Yes, Coldplay frontman Chris Martin performed a surprise, impromptu set on Grafton Street in Dublin on the evening of Wednesday, August 28, 2024. He was joined by Burna Boy, Little Simz, Elyanna, and Tini to film a music video for their collaboration "We Pray".
Where did the Coldplay concert take place in India?
"Happy Republic Day, India!" Coldplay frontman Chris Martin greeted the crowd as he kicked off his final performance in the country at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium, where he touched many hearts by singing the patriotic anthem "Vande Mataram."
In 2016, Coldplay made a trip to Mumbai to shoot the video for "Hymn for the Weekend." While it became one of their most iconic hits, the video is just as famous for how it portrayed Mumbai — raw, chaotic, and unfiltered, with flashes of spirituality and vibrant colour cutting through the hustle and bustle.
Coldplay made history on Saturday with its biggest concert ever, captivating over 1 lakh spectators at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad . The British rock band performed at the world's largest cricket stadium, delivering an unforgettable show in the Motera region.
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Why did Coldplay go to India?
Choosing Ahmedabad for Coldplay's Music Of The Spheres World Tour was driven by two key factors – unprecedented consumer demand and the city's infrastructure. After three sold-out shows in Mumbai, the Narendra Modi Stadium allowed us to host over 1 lakh fans per night.
Indians of all ages love color and lots of visual stimulation. Coldplay definitely delivers in that department. In Western societies, a lot of people over the age of 40 dislike a lot of loud sounds, bright colors, a lot of lights.
Jasleen's performance was historic, as she became the first Indian artist to open for Coldplay during their concerts in India. Months after facing criticism for her performance at Coldplay's concert in Mumbai, Jasleen Royal has finally addressed the overwhelming experience.
Did jasprit bumrah turned up at Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad?
Jasprit Bumrah attended the Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad on Sunday. Bumrah was seen wearing a black shirt and having a gala time at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
Coldplay held 5 concerts in India and an average 4 lakh people in total attended the concert, even if you think 10,000/- per ticket as average cost 4 lakh multiplied by 10000/- is 400 crores! Yet again for 300 years of colonisation and 78 years after independence we Indians gave again a British guy 400 crores!
The best-selling single of all time is widely considered to be Bing Crosby's "White Christmas", with estimated sales exceeding 50 million copies, though figures predate modern certifications. For the modern era (post-1950s charts), Elton John's "Candle in the Wind 1997" / "Something About the Way You Look Tonight" is the top seller, with 33 million copies sold. In digital sales, Xiao Zhan's "Spotlight" holds the record for downloads, while Ed Sheeran's "Shape of You" is the highest-certified digital single.
Did you know Coldplay's iconic song “Yellow” was inspired by a telephone directory? 25 years ago, Chris Martin was humming a tune, struggling to find the right hook—until his eyes landed on a random book nearby: the Yellow Pages! That one moment sparked the birth of their first big hit.
Martin's love for India isn't new. He's spoken about it before, but this time, it's different. It's not the standard “I love India, the colors, the culture, the food” spiel.
Marko Perković Thompson's concert in July 2025 at the Zagreb Hippodrome in Zagreb, Croatia, is the concert with the most tickets sold in history (504,000).
Taylor Swift is the highest-grossing live music artist of all time. Taylor Swift is the highest-grossing live music artist of all time, collecting $3 billion according to Pollstar. U2, Coldplay, Bruce Springsteen, and Elton John also passed two-billion mark in concert revenue.
According to our data, Coldplay's music has been played 40,000 more times across UK radio and TV than Queen, who ranked second. The band's UK Number 1 hit 'Viva La Vida', released in 2008, leads the way as their most popular track, averaging 27 plays per day since its release.
