Coachella cancels Anyma set due to strong wind conditions
Coachella was forced to cancel the final set on its main stage for its 2026 opening night, a performance by EDM artist Anyma.
ew.comHere’s the latest on Anyma at Coachella:
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Anyma’s opening-night set at Coachella 2026 was canceled due to strong wind conditions impacting his stage build, with safety cited as the priority. He later said he was devastated and apologized, and noted he was exploring options to share music despite the setback. [Source: various outlets reporting the Coachella cancellation and Anyma’s reaction][2][4][6]
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Coachella confirmed the cancellation on social channels, stating severe wind conditions affected the stage setup and that the decision was made with safety in mind. The festival indicated updates would follow. [Source: Coachella official statement][2]
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Anyma remained on the schedule for Coachella’s second weekend, with plans to perform in the same time slot following Sabrina Carpenter, and there was anticipation for the premiere of his ÆDEN show next weekend. Forecasts suggested milder wind conditions, though gusts could still occur. [Source: Anyma interview notes and festival planning coverage][4][6]
Illustration of the situation:
- A canceled first-night slot due to weather, with a plan to retry or substitute music later, mirrors common festival contingency practices where safety overrides performance logistics.[5][2]
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Citations:
- Coachella cancellation and Anyma’s reaction[5][2]
- Coachella official statement on wind conditions[2]
- Second-weekend plans and ÆDEN show context[4]