The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival has been fined thousands of dollars after two performances exceeded the event’s strict city curfew during Weekend 2.
According to reports from TMZ, festival organizers were hit with $44,000 in fines from the City of Indio after sets from Anyma and Justin Bieber ran past the festival’s 1:00 a.m. cutoff.
The curfew is part of the festival’s operating agreement with the city, which hosts the event each year at the Empire Polo Club in California.
What Happened
While Weekend 1 reportedly stayed within the curfew, Weekend 2 saw two performances go overtime.
- Anyma’s set ran until around 1:09 a.m., going nine minutes past the cutoff and triggering a $24,000 fine.
- Justin Bieber’s performance ended about two minutes after curfew, adding another $20,000 penalty.
Together, those overruns resulted in a total $44,000 fine for festival promoter Goldenvoice.
Why the Curfew Exists
Coachella operates under strict time limits set by the City of Indio to limit noise and disruption for nearby residents.
If performances exceed the curfew, the city issues escalating penalties to the festival promoter. These fines typically go toward the city’s general fund, helping support services such as police, fire departments, and infrastructure.
Another Viral Moment from Coachella 2026
Despite the fines, both performances became major highlights of the festival’s second weekend.
Anyma delivered one of the most talked-about electronic sets of the event, while Bieber’s performance included multiple surprise guest appearances that quickly went viral across social media.
Still, those extra minutes on stage came at a cost adding $44,000 to Coachella’s bill for Weekend 2.
