Justin Bieber‘s double Coachella sellouts came as no shock to his father.
Jeremy Bieber, 50, told the Daily Mail exclusively on Thursday that he was ‘not surprised’ by the rabid fan reaction to his son, 31, headlining two shows at the Coachella Music Festival next April, spurring all six dates at the trendy gathering to sell out fast.
Jeremy said he felt like a key component in his son’s recent series of personal and professional victories is his comfort level as he settles into being a parent for the first time. (The two-time Grammy winner and his wife of seven years, supermodel Hailey Bieber, 28, welcomed son Jack, one, in August 2024.)
‘He’s really leaning into being a father,’ Jeremy told Daily Mail. ‘I think it’s really grounded him into making his best music – I am very proud of him.’
Jeremy added that his son has ‘a very strong work ethic alongside his talent.’
The Canadian pop star demonstrated his massive popularity this week after selling out his dates at the Coachella Music Festival 2026.
Justin Bieber’s double Coachella sellouts came as no shock to his father Jeremy. The father, 50, and son, 31, were pictured in their native Canada this past May playing golf
Justin and wife Hailey Bieber, 28, were in good spirits at an August 28 event in LA
In agreeing to perform at the Southern California-based festival, the two-time Grammy-winner was paid more than $10 million – surpassing musical icons Beyonce and Lady Gaga as the festival’s highest-compensated artist ever.
Organizers with the annual festival – which is slated to be held on six dates next spring (April 10, 11, 12, 17, 18, 19) – took to social media on Monday with a message about ticket availability.
In a post set to Disclosure’s She’s Gone, Dance On, organizers said that all 2026 festival passes had ‘sold out.’
They added in the caption, ‘She’s gone, dance on. See you in April.’
An insider chat with Rolling Stone about Bieber’s record Coachella payday, which he worked out directly with promoter Goldenvoice without the use of an agent.
‘It’s a groundbreaking move for a headliner, and it’s something he built entirely on his own,’ the insider close to the Daisies artist told the outlet.
The source added, ‘Between headlining Coachella and the success of Swag, it’s clear this is the start of an exciting new era for Justin – one where he’s fully in the driver’s seat.’
One social media user replied to Coachella’s announcement with a meme of a teen Bieber winking.
One social media user replied to Coachella’s announcement with a meme of Bieber winking
A number of Bieber’s fans took to X to celebrate the news of his high-profile gig when it broke
Elsewhere , a number of Bieber’s fans took to X to celebrate the news of his high-profile gig when it broke earlier this month.
‘Some stages define an artist, others define an era,’ said one user. ‘Justin headlining Coachella shows he’s not fading – he’s rewriting his spotlight.’
Another added, ‘Justin Bieber headlining Coachella is massive his energy and hits will create one of the most memorable performances of the festival.’
One fan shared a Spongebob meme to illustrate how they wanted to go to the in-demand festival after hearing about Bieber.
‘Me watching everyone get tickets to see Justin Bieber at coachella,’ the fan captioned the meme.
Bieber sold rights to his catalog for $200 million in 2023, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Bieber’s most recent studio album prior to Swag was Justice in 2021.
The album garnered critical acclaim and spawned successful commercial tracks such as Peaches, a Billboard Hot 200 chart-topper; and the top 10 hits Holy, Anyone and Ghost.
The Peaches vocalist was pictured onstage August 12, 2022 in Budapest, Hungary
The First Place singer was pictured in LA on Wednesday donning a black vest
Bieber in February of 2023 officially canceled the remainder of his Justice World Tour after the singer said he was diagnosed with the condition Ramsay Hunt syndrome, which can lead to facial paralysis.
Bieber had previously had to cancel shows on the tour in the fall of 2022, explaining his absences from the stage in an emotional post on his Instagram Stories.
‘Earlier this year, I went public with my battle with Ramsay-Hunt Syndrome, where my face was partially paralyzed,’ he said. ‘As a result of this illness, I was not able to complete the North American leg of the Justice Tour.
He said that he suffered health woes after performing a set at the Rock in Rio festival.
‘After getting off stage, the exhaustion overtook me and I realized that I need to make my health the priority right now,’ he said. ‘So I’m going to take a break from touring for the time being. I’m going to be OK, but I need time to rest and get better.
‘I’ve been so proud to bring this show and our message of Justice to the world. Thank you for your prayers and support throughout all of this! I love you all passionately!’
