Justin Bieber will not be happy with this one! A week after Justin Bieber faced criticism for his laid-back Coachella show, a report revealed that his second performance had cost the music festival an impressive five-figure fine. Bieber’s behavior has been the subject of much attention in recent months, both from the public and his inner circle. Coachella Is Fined Over $40,000 After Justin Bieber Goes Past Curfew Thecelebrityfinder/MEGA According to Billboard, the promoter of Coachella Valley Music Festival was hit with more than $40,000 in fines after two of their performers went past curfew. A spokesperson for Indio City said that the iconic festival which has hosted major performers such as Beyonce and Ariana Grand in the past was charged for playing beyond 1:00 AM. The set of singer Anyma lasted until 1 :09 AM on April 17, 2026. Bieber’s performance on April 18 ended at 1 :02 AM. The festival was then charged $24,000 and $20,000. The famous music festival, which is hosted in Indio City since 1999, has a contract with the city that requires its performers to end their sets at 1:00 AM on Saturdays and Sundays, and at 12:00 AM on Fridays. Coachella is fined for the first five minute period. After that, charges will increase. Coachella Was Charged Before APEX/MEGA This isn’t the first time Coachella was slammed by authorities for going beyond curfew. Los Angeles 7 reported that the City of Indio fined the festival $117,000 for going past curfew in 2023. The festival was fined six figures for exceeding the time limit on Friday by 22 minutes and 25 minutes each Saturday and Sunday. The fines, while expensive, are said to be used for the city’s general funds, which helps fund projects. Other artists such as Paul McCartney and Travis Scott, Calvin Harris and Frank Ocean have also cost the festival thousands of dollars in fines. News Of Justin Bieber’s Curfew-Breaking Performance Comes After Fans Roasted The Performance Thecelebrityfinder/MEGA According to The Blast, Bieber’s Coachella performance made headlines for all the wrong reasons. The “SWAG” singer donned a relaxed look for his first performance on the night of the 11th April, wearing baggy black denim and a hoodie. The performance, which featured mostly songs from his two most recent projects, was met with backlash, as many had hoped that the superstar would perform a show featuring his classic singles. Users criticized the set online as “weird”, “sad”, but the Grammy winner did not let the backlash ruin the high. “He felt great about it. “He was excited to reconnect to fans in a manner that felt true to his current position,” an insider stated. “He doesn’t care about how it is labeled. He wanted to be there and do it in his own way. He did it exactly the way he wanted. He’s pleased with the outcome.”
Hailey Bieber, Bieber’s spouse, was also cheering on her husband despite the criticism. “Hailey hosted a number of Rhode-related events including an exclusive pop up. They made the most out of it. They were able support each other while also focusing on their own projects. The source said that the weekend was a mixture of work, spending time with friends, and enjoying each other’s company. Bieber Slams Paparazzi – APEX/MEGA According to The Blast, Bieber attracted the attention of many in April 2025 after he made several public outbursts. In one video, Bieber was seen yelling at a paparazzi that appeared to be following around Palm Springs. Bieber replied, “What the f*ck?” “In the desert? Really?” he continued, calling the journalists “f-cking a**holes.” “You’re going to record me and s-t too,” he said. Bieber talks ‘Anger issues’ MEGA Bieber previously admitted to having “anger issues” after being criticized for posting a photo of himself smoking a bong. “I have anger issues too but I want to grow and not react as much smh,” wrote Bieber. “I hate myself when I feel inauthentic.” Then I remember that we’re all made to feel like we’re not good enough, but I hate when I change my self to please others. Bieber continued to explain that his feelings of anger stem from his childhood where he was told to keep his anger inside. “I WAS ALWAYS TAUGHT AS A KID NOT to HATE… BUT IT MADE me feel like I wasn’t allowed to have it and so I didn’t tell anyone I had it,” he said. The Justin Bieber Coachella Set Leads to Hefty 5-Figure Fine originally appeared on The Blast
