Global InformationList of Coldplay live performances information
| List of Coldplay live performances | |
|---|---|
Coldplay at the Etihad Stadium in 2023 | |
| Concert tours | 8 |
| Promotional concerts | 20 |
| Music festivals | 159 |
| Television shows and specials | 159 |
| Award shows | 46 |
| Radio shows and specials | 62 |
| Other live performances | 184 |
British rock band Coldplay have headlined eight concert tours and numerous promotional shows, music festivals, broadcast media events and other live performances. Considered one of the most prolific live acts from the United Kingdom,[1] they have visited all continents except Antarctica.[2] Their debut was officially held at London's Laurel Tree in 1998.[3] A year before, however, drummer Will Champion busked on the streets of Covent Garden alongside vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, becoming the first incarnation of the group to engage with an audience.[4] Since then, Coldplay have expanded their sets to theaters, arenas and stadiums in the A Rush of Blood to the Head (2002–03), Twisted Logic (2005–07) and Viva la Vida (2008–10) tours.[5]
The former was preceded by multiple warm-up shows, with one of them being a headlining performance at Coachella.[6] According to Pollstar, the band earned $142.9 million from 2.6 million tickets sold in North America in the 2000s decade.[7] The promotion of Mylo Xyloto (2011) then saw Coldplay headline festivals such as Glastonbury,[8] Lollapalooza,[9] Austin City Limits,[10] and Rock in Rio.[11] Its namesake tour was the first ever to include LED wristbands and the group have been widely credited with popularising the feature.[12] Shows in Latin America were scheduled for 2013 as well, but ended up getting cancelled.[13] In 2014, Ghost Stories prompted a return to theatres, matching the intimacy of the album.[14]
Conversely, the A Head Full of Dreams Tour (2016–17) saw Coldplay performing exclusively at stadiums in all countries except the United States, which also included arena dates.[15] It became one of the highest-grossing concert runs of all time, with over $523 million from 5.38 million tickets sold across 114 nights.[16] In February 2016, their Super Bowl 50 halftime show set had the biggest audience ever for a group.[17] Months later, they headlined Glastonbury for a record fourth time.[a] While marketing Everyday Life (2019), Coldplay paused touring to address environmental concerns.[19] The album was instead advertised with charity events and a special performance broadcast from the Amman Citadel to the world via YouTube.[20]
In 2021, the band played at the Brit Awards for an eighth time,[21] breaking the record for most sets at the ceremony.[22] The year also saw them announcing the Music of the Spheres World Tour (2022–24), which included an ecological plan to reduce CO2 emissions by 50%, in comparison to their previous concert run.[23] Coldplay were credited with ushering into a new era of sustainable touring with the endeavour,[12] consequently becoming "pioneers" for the future of live entertainment.[24] The first 132 shows have grossed more than $810.9 million from 7.66 million tickets sold, marking the group's second entry in the list of highest-grossing tours of all time.[25] Publications noticed they were responsible for boosting local economies as well.[26] In 2023, Coldplay were the musical guests of Saturday Night Live for a seventh time,[27] the most ever for an international act.[28] Moreover, the band are listed among the highest-earning live music artists in history, having made $1.77 billion from 19.3 million admissions sold throughout their career (starting from February 2001).[25]
- ^ "Who Will Be Crowned Best Brit Live Act?". PRS for Music. 5 February 2013. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
- ^ "Maps". Coldplay Timeline. 2022. Archived from the original on 17 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
- ^ "The Live Debut". Coldplay Timeline. 16 January 1998. Archived from the original on 15 April 2021. Retrieved 20 January 2022.
- ^ "Busking in Covent Garden". Coldplay Timeline. 1 October 1997. Archived from the original on 13 March 2023. Retrieved 13 March 2023.
- ^ "Coldplay Hits $1 Billion in Career Touring Grosses". Billboard. 16 June 2022. Archived from the original on 16 June 2022. Retrieved 16 June 2022.
- ^ "Coldplay Close First Day of Coachella". NME. 1 May 2005. Archived from the original on 26 December 2022. Retrieved 26 December 2022.
- ^ "Top Tours of the Decade (North America 2000–2009)" (PDF). Pollstar. 2010. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 August 2011. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
- ^ "Coldplay at Glastonbury 2011 – Review". The Guardian. 25 June 2011. Archived from the original on 31 December 2021. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ^ "Lollapalooza 2011 Lineup Announced: Eminem, Coldplay, Muse, Foo Fighters Headlining". Billboard. 26 April 2011. Archived from the original on 27 June 2022. Retrieved 27 June 2022.
- ^ "Kanye West Kicks Off Austin City Limits". NME. 18 September 2011. Archived from the original on 19 February 2023. Retrieved 19 February 2023.
- ^ "Coldplay Toca no Rock in Rio 2011, Informa Site Oficial da Banda" [Coldplay Plays at Rock in Rio 2011, Informs Band's Official Website]. G1 (in Portuguese). 30 November 2010. Archived from the original on 23 April 2014. Retrieved 26 June 2022.
- ^ a b "Coldplay's Greener Pastures: With Music of the Spheres, One of the Most Successful Touring Bands Ever Kicks Off a New Era of Sustainable Touring". Pollstar. 20 October 2021. Archived from the original on 30 June 2022. Retrieved 25 September 2023.
- ^ "Coldplay Cancel South American Tour". NME. 8 February 2013. Archived from the original on 18 June 2022. Retrieved 18 June 2022.
- ^ "Coldplay Announce Six Intimate Shows". NME. 17 April 2014. Archived from the original on 24 June 2022. Retrieved 24 June 2022.
- ^ "Coldplay Add Dates to A Head Full of Dreams Tour". Rolling Stone. 8 April 2016. Archived from the original on 16 August 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2022.
- ^ "Coldplay's A Head Full of Dreams is Third Highest Grossing World Tour Ever". Billboard. 17 November 2017. Archived from the original on 17 June 2022. Retrieved 17 June 2022.
- ^ "Here Are the Top 10 Most-Watched Super Bowl Halftime Shows". Billboard. 13 February 2024. Archived from the original on 16 February 2024. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
- ^ "Dua Lipa, Coldplay and SZA to Headline 2024 Glastonbury Festival". The Guardian. 14 March 2024. Archived from the original on 14 March 2024. Retrieved 14 March 2024.
- ^ "Coldplay To Pause Touring Until Concerts Are Environmentally Beneficial". BBC News. 21 November 2019. Archived from the original on 23 June 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2019.
- ^ "Coldplay's Entire Live in Jordan Film Is Available for First Time Ever". iHeartRadio. 19 October 2020. Archived from the original on 19 October 2020. Retrieved 5 November 2020.
- ^ "Coldplay to Open Brit Awards with Performance of New Single from River Thames Platform". Sky News. 4 May 2021. Archived from the original on 17 October 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ "Brit Awards 2020: 12 Quirky Facts About This Year's Ceremony". Official Charts Company. 14 February 2020. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
- ^ "Music of the Spheres World Tour Announced". Coldplay Official Website. 14 October 2021. Archived from the original on 16 October 2021. Retrieved 14 October 2021.
- ^ "Coldplay Work Towards Net Zero on Sustainable Tour". Sustainability. 11 July 2023. Archived from the original on 11 July 2023. Retrieved 11 July 2023.
- ^ a b $965.3 million from 11.7 million tickets:
- "Coldplay – Tour History Report". Pollstar. 2023. Archived from the original on 8 September 2023. Retrieved 8 September 2023.
- "Chart Scene: Coldplay Back to No. 1 on Live75". Pollstar. 16 February 2024. Archived from the original on 22 February 2024. Retrieved 22 February 2024.
- ^ "Coldplay Concert: Malaysia Missed Economic Lottery, Says Muar MP". New Straits Times. 20 June 2023. Archived from the original on 22 August 2023. Retrieved 22 August 2023.
- ^ "Pedro Pascal to Host Saturday Night Live with Musical Guest Coldplay". Billboard. 26 January 2023. Archived from the original on 26 January 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ "These Are the Most Frequent SNL Musical Guests of All Time". The Things. 1 April 2022. Archived from the original on 27 September 2023. Retrieved 17 October 2023.
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