Katy Perry's 8 best bikini moments that will inspire you for summer


The "Teenage Dream" singer is set to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies on Friday, June 12 in Los Angeles


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Katy Perry is set to perform at the 2026 FIFA World Cup opening ceremonies on Friday, June 12 in Los Angeles. Ahead of the big night, the "Teenage Dream" singer teased her performance.

Katy, 41, is reportedly performing one of her favorite tunes "off of one" of her records, she told People on June 8. Outside of preparing for the World Cup opening ceremonies, the "California Girls" singer has been flaunting her bikini body.

From vacations with her new boyfriend Justin Trudeau to solo trips on her own, Katy loves a daring swimsuit look. Join us as we take a look at her best bikini moments over the years.

Katy Perry stuns in black and white bikini alongside lookalike daughter Daisy© FRFR

Katy and Daisy in St. Tropez in 2024

In July 2024, Katy enjoyed a sunny vacation in St. Tropez with her ex-fiancé Orlando Bloom and their daughter Daisy Dove, five. The singer stunned in a black and white bikini alongside her lookalike daughter.

The vacation was about six months before Katy and Orlando ended their almost 10-year relationship.

Katy Perry is seen on July 27, 2012 in Miami, Florida.© Getty Images

Tie-dye for a sunny trip to Miami in 2017

In 2017, just after Katy started dating Orlando, she soaked up the sun in Miami. The "I Kissed A Girl" singer was spotted in a yellow and green tie-dye swimsuit as she lounged on a beach chair. Katy accessorized her look with silver necklaces, a silver cuffed bracelet, and a pair of classic black sunglasses.

Katy Perry attends the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards at Dolby Theatre on April 01, 2024 in Hollywood, California.© Getty Images

Showing skin at the iHeart Radio Awards in 2024

At the 2024 iHeartRadio Music Awards, Katy bared her abs. She wore a black bikini under a very see-through, black mesh dress with whimsical red ties on the side and dark black sunglasses.

The songstress presented the Song of the Year award to SZA for her hit single "Kill Bill."

Katy Perry performs on the 4 Music Stage on day 2 of the V Festival on August 23, 2009 at Hylands Park in Chelmsford, England.© Getty Images

2009 performance bikini top

Two years before she released her iconic album, Teenage Dream, Katy performed in a bedazzled bikini top at the V Festival in the United Kingdom. Her retro look would become a staple of her future tours.

Katy Perry at her Teenage Dream/California Dream Tour in 2011© Instagram

Iconic looks from the Teenage Dream/California Dreams Tour

Katy released her third studio album, Teenage Dream, in 2010 and shattered music industry milestones. She became the first female artist to produce five number-one singles on the Billboard Hot 100 and spent a record-breaking 69 weeks inside the Hot 100's top 10. 

Aside from the music records, it also launched Katy's retro style. The "Firework" singer often wore bright colored wigs and high waisted bikini bottoms while performing on tour.

Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom jumping out of a helicopter into the ocean, shared via Instagram© Instagram

Taking risks with ex-fiancé Orlando

In August 2024, Katy and Orlando jumped off of a flying helicopter into the ocean. The "California Gurls" singer donned no gear save for her bright orange bikini, and one photo sees her holding hands with her then-fiancé right after jumping off of the edge of the helicopter, while another taken from far away put into perspective their distance from the water.

Katy Perry celebrates July 4

Katy celebrating July 4 the only way she knows how

On July 4, 2024, Katy posted to Instagram to celebrate America's independence. She posed like Rosie the Riveter in a very revealing American flag bikini with her hair tied up in a scarf, captioning the photo: "BB UR A FIREWORK and speaking of work, WOMAN'S WORLD IS GOING TO WORK IN ONE WEEK HAPPY 4TH."

Katy Perry posing in a bikini shared on Instagram© Instagram

She loves animal print

The pop star released the second single off her Lifetimes album in August 2024 and celebrated the news with a collection of photos on the beach from her trip, posing in a tiny string bikini.

Her black and white zebra-print swimsuit showcased her stunning beach body and raven locks. She paired the suit with an ornate gold choker necklace with dangling glass pieces, plus a light make-up look.

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