DJ Anyma Cancels Coachella 2026 Set Due to Wind

The electronic music producer was unable to perform his highly anticipated audiovisual show due to safety concerns.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 1:54pm

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An abstract, high-contrast close-up photograph of shattered disco ball fragments reflecting a dazzling array of neon colors, conveying the glamour and energy of a cancelled electronic music festival performance.The cancellation of DJ Anyma's highly anticipated Coachella set due to wind conditions left many festival-goers disappointed, but also highlighted the technical challenges of staging immersive electronic music performances.Coachella Today

DJ Anyma, whose real name is Matteo Milleri, was forced to cancel his set at the 2026 Coachella Music & Arts Festival just 15 minutes after he was scheduled to perform. The organizers cited 'strong wind conditions' that affected the stage setup, making it unsafe for the show to go on as planned. Anyma had been set to debut his latest audiovisual project, ÆDEN, which features a music video with K-pop star Lisa.

Why it matters

Anyma is known for his immersive, high-production live shows that blend electronic music with cutting-edge visuals. The cancellation of his Coachella set disappointed many fans who were looking forward to experiencing his innovative performance. This incident also highlights the logistical challenges that music festivals face when dealing with unpredictable weather conditions that can impact the safety and quality of the event.

The details

Anyma, 37, was scheduled to perform just after midnight on Saturday, April 11 at Coachella. However, the festival organizers announced the cancellation on social media, stating: 'Due to strong wind conditions affecting Anyma's stage build, he is unable to perform tonight. Coachella and Anyma have made this decision together with your safety as the priority.' Anyma had planned to debut his latest audiovisual project, ÆDEN, which features the single 'Bad Angel' with K-pop star Lisa, 29, in the music video.

  • Anyma was scheduled to perform just after midnight on Saturday, April 11.
  • The cancellation was announced nearly 20 minutes after Anyma's scheduled set time.

The players

Anyma

The stage name of Matteo Milleri, a 37-year-old electronic music producer known for his immersive live shows that blend music and visuals.

Lisa

A 29-year-old K-pop superstar who starred in the music video for Anyma's single 'Bad Angel' as part of his ÆDEN project.

Coachella

The annual Coachella Music & Arts Festival held in Indio, California, one of the largest and most prominent music festivals in the world.

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What they’re saying

“I'm sorry everyone. We've done everything in our control to build the show I've worked an entire year on. Safety always comes first and we're working on a solution now.”

— Anyma

“When you first showed me the visual of this character, I loved it. I didn't even want to add any input on it because [it was] already perfect and on point. The concept and the song just felt so good.”

— Lisa, K-pop Superstar

What’s next

Anyma and the Coachella organizers are working on a solution to potentially reschedule or find an alternative way for Anyma to present his ÆDEN project at the festival.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the unpredictable challenges that music festivals face when it comes to weather and safety, even for high-profile artists with elaborate stage productions. It also underscores the importance of flexibility and contingency planning to ensure the best possible experience for festival-goers.