Justin Bieber set to become highest paid Coachella headliner under strict curfew rules

Justin Bieber will headline Coachella with a record $10 million fee but must comply with Indio’s strict curfew rules.

Justin Bieber is set to make history as the highest-paid headliner in Coachella’s history, according to Rolling Stone. The publication reports that Bieber has secured a groundbreaking deal worth around $10 million for his two-weekend performance at the 2026 edition of the festival in Indio, California.

An industry insider told Rolling Stone that the agreement allows Bieber to retain more of his fee than usual, as he is not paying a standard agency commission. “It’s a groundbreaking move for a headliner, and it’s something he built entirely on his own,” the source said, adding that Bieber has “fought for his independence” and is entering “an exciting new era.”

While this will not be Bieber’s first Coachella performance, it marks his debut as a headliner. However, he will face strict regulations governing the event. As outlined in the city of Indio’s agreement with festival organizers, performances must end by the 1:00 a.m. noise curfew. Acts that run over schedule face penalties starting at $20,000 for the first five minutes past curfew, plus an additional $1,000 for every minute after.

Coachella has previously incurred significant fines for curfew breaches. In 2023, the festival reportedly paid $117,000 in one weekend after sets from Bad Bunny, Calvin Harris, and Frank Ocean all exceeded their allotted times. Historical examples include Sir Paul McCartney, who was fined $54,000 in 2009 for overrunning his slot.

Even if fines are levied against Coachella, Bieber is expected to earn an unprecedented sum from his headlining role. As the source told Rolling Stone, between his new music and this festival milestone, Bieber is “fully in the driver’s seat” of his career.