As the Coachella festival kicked off this year on Friday, alongside eagerly following the stellar lineup of artists, all eyes were also on the potential attendance of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. With Lana Del Rey headlining the first day and Sabrina Carpenter performing at sundown, fans began speculating about Swift's appearance with Kelce right from the festival's outset. However, despite expectations, the pair was absent on Friday, leading to some disappointment among fans. 

That disappointment, however, was short-lived as, true to fans' anticipation, the couple made their much-awaited appearance at the premier music festival.

As Sabrina Carpenter made a memorable exit on Friday with her iconic parting words, Taylor Swift's absence was palpable among fans. With Lana Del Rey headlining the event, fans were on high alert for any sign of Swift's arrival alongside Travis Kelce. While their presence did not materialize that day, they made up for it on the second day, fulfilling fans' expectations by attending the festival together. Furthermore, the pair was even captured by the paparazzi during Bleachers performance as their energy made waves from the backstage.

Despite missing the festival's opening day, fans remained hopeful, particularly due to one significant factor: the lineup featured another close friend of Swift's, Jack Antonoff's performance, on the second day. Mirroring fans' anticipation, Swift and Kelce made their appearance, appearing to thoroughly enjoy themselves amidst the festivities. However, now the question remains whether the lovebirds will make their stay long enough for the second weekend to compensate for the performances they missed on day one.

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That being said, although Swift remained absent on the initial day for Coachella, the reason behind the same could be her and Kelce opting for a cozy dinner date instead.

As the world eagerly awaited any signs of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce gracing the Coachella arena, the couple opted to kick off their weekend with a cozy dinner date in Los Angeles instead. PEOPLE spotted the duo, leaving Sushi Park hand in hand after their evening together. The songstress chose to don the colors of the Kansas City Chiefs for the occasion, pairing a jacket with a denim skirt to complete her look.

Kelce, on the other hand, sported a coordinated set in green, comprising a long-sleeved t-shirt and matching shorts. Although Swift missed out on one of Coachella's most anticipated days, her absence now seems more understandable. While they were indeed seen enjoying the backstage festivities on the second day, it leaves one wondering whether the allure of fun and friendship might entice her to stay for weekend 2 as well.

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