The Chainsmokers San Jose Concert: 14 People Hospitalized

Fourteen people were transported to local hospitals during and after The Chainsmokers’ outdoor concert at Discovery Meadow in San Jose, California, on Friday, September 4. According to the San Jose Fire Department (SJFD), emergency responders arrived at the venue at 8:22 p.m. following reports of multiple patients requiring medical attention.

To manage the scale of the incident, the SJFD immediately requested an Ambulance Task Force, a Battalion Chief, and two additional advanced life support fire units. A total of 14 ambulances responded to the scene to transport the patients. While the fire department did not specify the exact causes for the hospitalizations, San Jose police informed Billboard that patients were treated for a variety of concerns, including "suspected alcohol intoxication and drug-related issues."

The medical response intensified toward the end of the set, with at least 10 attendees taken to the hospital during the final 30 minutes of the show. Paramedics remained on-site to treat other concertgoers as the performance concluded. Despite the high number of medical emergencies, no arrests were reported at the venue, according to SFGate.

The Chainsmokers, consisting of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, have not yet issued a public statement regarding the situation. The duo recently released their five-song EP LOVE IS KIND in May and spent the summer performing at major events, including EDC Las Vegas, Lollapalooza, Tomorrowland, and Palm Tree Music Festival.

The morning after the San Jose concert, the pair took the stage at Wynn Las Vegas’ Encore Beach Club on Saturday, September 5. This performance was part of their long-term residency at the venue. While other major acts like Miley Cyrus have recently announced new albums and tours, The Chainsmokers continue to balance their residency with festival appearances. Representatives for the group have been contacted for comment but have not yet responded.