# The Chainsmokers concert medical emergencies in San Jose

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/the-chainsmokers-concert-medical-emergencies-in-san-jose
> Updated: 2026-09-08T02:19:09.000Z. Sources: 19. Developments: 2.

On September 4, 2026, fourteen concertgoers were hospitalized during a performance by the electronic music duo The Chainsmokers at Discovery Meadow in San Jose, California.

The San Jose Fire Department responded to multiple medical calls starting around 8:20 p.m., deploying 14 ambulances, advanced life support units, and a Battalion Chief. While some attendees received treatment from paramedics on-site, all 14 patients were transported to local hospitals.

San Jose police reported that the medical emergencies were linked to “suspected alcohol intoxication and drug-related issues,” though no specific substances were identified and no arrests have been reported. The musical duo has not issued a public statement regarding the incident.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: San José: 14 hospitalized at The Chainsmokers concert

Fourteen people were hospitalized following suspected drug and alcohol-related medical emergencies during a Chainsmokers concert at Discovery Meadow in San José on September 4.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-jos-14-hospitalized-at-the-chainsmokers-concert

### 2026-09-05: San Jose concertgoers hospitalized during The Chainsmokers show

Fourteen people were hospitalized due to suspected drug and alcohol issues during a Chainsmokers concert at Discovery Meadow in San Jose, California, on Friday night.

14 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/san-jose-concertgoers-hospitalized-during-the-chainsmokers-show

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