14 people hospitalized at The Chainsmokers concert in San Jose
The Mercury News
Last updated: September 8, 2026
Fifteen individuals required hospitalization following a Chainsmokers concert in San Jose. Emergency services treated multiple attendees for issues related to alcohol and drug consumption at the event.
The incident occurred at the Downtown San Jose concert venue. Local authorities confirmed that emergency medical personnel responded to numerous calls throughout the evening.
Among those hospitalized, several were treated for acute intoxication from alcohol and illicit substances. The exact number of individuals treated for substance-related issues has not been precisely detailed, but it was a significant contributing factor to the hospitalizations.
Paramedics were stationed at the venue and were able to provide immediate care to many attendees. The majority of the individuals taken to the hospital were adults.
The San Jose Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services reported that their teams were actively assessing and treating patients on-site before transport. The concert proceeded as planned despite the medical emergencies.
No further details regarding the specific drugs or the severity of the intoxications were released. Investigations into the circumstances surrounding these incidents are ongoing.
