{"id":907479,"date":"2026-09-24T05:46:11","date_gmt":"2026-09-24T05:46:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/907479\/"},"modified":"2026-09-24T05:46:11","modified_gmt":"2026-09-24T05:46:11","slug":"justin-biebers-surprise-macarthur-park-concert-explained","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/907479\/","title":{"rendered":"Justin Bieber\u2019s surprise MacArthur Park concert explained"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Maybe they\u2019re Beliebers? <\/p>\n<p>Justin Bieber\u2019s impromptu mini-concert at an infamous Los Angeles park came about because of his love for the homeless community, Page Six has learned. <\/p>\n<p>The \u201cYukon\u201d crooner, 32, set up shop at MacArthur Park on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/09\/22\/us-news\/justin-bieber-stuns-macarthur-park-onlookers-with-surprise-concert\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">performed several songs<\/a> from his chart-topping discography.<\/p>\n<p>A source close to the artist exclusively told us Bieber did much more than provide tunes for unsuspecting listeners \u2014 he also brought gifts and necessities for those who might be struggling to get by.<\/p>\n<p>Justin Bieber, pictured above, popped up at an infamous park in Los Angeles and gave a mini-concert out of his love for the homeless community, a source exclusively told Page Six. Obtained by CA Post<\/p>\n<p>The Grammy winner was spotted at MacArthur Park on Tuesday, Sept. 22, and performed several songs from his chart-topping discography. Obtained by CA Post<\/p>\n<p>\u201cJustin has an incredibly deep heart for the homeless community in LA and came to the park to provide resources, food, clothes, and hope,\u201d the source said.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s unclear if Bieber handed out apparel from his own Skylrk brand or leftover concert merchandise, or if he made a run to a local store before his appearance.<\/p>\n<p>An eyewitness said he saw Bieber and his friends handing out paper to the homeless nearby. Wes Haliburton<\/p>\n<p>Daniel Orea, 48, manager of Annie\u2019s Bakery Cafe near where the singer performed, said he saw Bieber and his friends handing out \u201csmall paper bags\u201d to the homeless nearby.<\/p>\n<p>He added that two of the musician\u2019s associates bought out all of the bakery\u2019s freshly made donuts to give to the crowd in attendance.<\/p>\n<p>The surprise show was captured on social media, showing Bieber in great spirits as he sang and pounded on a caj\u00f3n.<\/p>\n<p>Bieber also made time for fans, snapping selfies with those in attendance and even wishing one lucky supporter a happy birthday.<\/p>\n<p>The impromptu performance showed Bieber as he pounded on a caj\u00f3n. Obtained by CA Post<\/p>\n<p>An insider said that Bieber, pictured above earlier this month, \u201chas an incredibly deep heart for the homeless community in LA.\u201d  GAMR \/ BACKGRID<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\tWant more celebrity and pop culture news?\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p class=\"inline-module__cta\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tStart your day with Page Six Daily.\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>\t\t\t\t\t\tThanks for signing up!\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<p>The musician\u2019s brief gig came just over two months after he performed \u201cEverything Hallelujah\u201d at the <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/07\/19\/entertainment\/justin-bieber-madonna-bts-and-shakira-deliver-flawless-world-cup-2026-final-halftime-performance\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">2026 FIFA World Cup<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Bieber also <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2026\/04\/12\/entertainment\/justin-bieber-ripped-for-lazy-coachella-performance-amid-rumored-groundbreaking-10m-payday\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">headlined Coachella earlier this year<\/a>, putting on a well-received set featuring mostly new tracks and a brief trip down memory lane with short renditions of classics like \u201cBeauty and a Beat\u201d and \u201cOne Less Lonely Girl.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The trip to MacArthur Park came after a recent push from local authorities to clean up the area widely known for crime, drug use and trash, with Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman <a href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/09\/05\/us-news\/la-county-da-plans-picnic-at-macarthur-park-after-promising-to-return-if-it-was-safe\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">hosting a picnic<\/a> to celebrate the progress earlier this month.<\/p>\n<p>Bieber is no stranger to the area \u2014 back in 2021, he showed up at MacArthur Park Visual and Performing Arts Elementary for renditions of two songs at the time.<\/p>\n<p>The source told Page Six that Bieber, pictured above earlier this month, \u201ccame to the park to provide resources, food, clothes, and hope.\u201d BACKGRID<\/p>\n<p>The singer, pictured above in August 2022, has a history of giving back to the homeless community in Los Angeles.  WireImage<\/p>\n<p>The Grammy winner has a history of giving back to the homeless community in Los Angeles. <\/p>\n<p>In February 2020, the singer <a href=\"https:\/\/pagesix.com\/2020\/02\/07\/justin-bieber-gives-back-to-womens-shelter-in-intentions-music-video\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">partnered with Alexandria House<\/a>, a transitional shelter for women and children, as part of the release of his music video for \u201cIntentions,\u201d featuring Quavo.<\/p>\n<p>The video highlighted the stories of three women facing difficult circumstances, while Bieber and Migos rapper Quavo helped them pursue their educational and career goals.<\/p>\n<p>The pop star also launched the Intentions Fund to support the shelter and its work helping women and families experiencing homelessness.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Maybe they\u2019re Beliebers? 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