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| Coldplay: tickets go on general sale | |
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| Coldplay have pledged to power the Wembley concerts' production with 100% solar, wind and kinetic energy | Coldplay have pledged to power the Wembley concerts' production with 100% solar, wind and kinetic energy |
| Coldplay have pledged to power the Wembley concerts' production with 100% solar, wind and kinetic energy | Coldplay have pledged to power the Wembley concerts' production with 100% solar, wind and kinetic energy |
| Published19 September 2024 | Published19 September 2024 |
| Coldplay have added two more dates to their UK tour next summer following high demand for tickets. | Coldplay have added two more dates to their UK tour next summer following high demand for tickets. |
| In a statement on 17 September, the band said on their website that they will appear at Craven Park in Hull for two dates before performing a record-breaking 10 nights at Wembley Stadium in August and September. | In a statement on 17 September, the band said on their website that they will appear at Craven Park in Hull for two dates before performing a record-breaking 10 nights at Wembley Stadium in August and September. |
| The band said Hull and London are the only two cities in Europe where they will be appearing next year, with a mystery guest to be announced. | The band said Hull and London are the only two cities in Europe where they will be appearing next year, with a mystery guest to be announced. |
| Fans have been rushing to get tickets after the first tranche went on sale on Thursday. | |
| Why do concert tickets now cost as much as a games console? | Why do concert tickets now cost as much as a games console? |
| Why do concert tickets now cost as much as a games console? | Why do concert tickets now cost as much as a games console? |
| Here is everything we know so far to help you be as prepared as you can to secure your tickets. | Here is everything we know so far to help you be as prepared as you can to secure your tickets. |
| When are Coldplay's UK 2025 dates? | When are Coldplay's UK 2025 dates? |
| 18 August: Craven Park Stadium, Hull | 18 August: Craven Park Stadium, Hull |
| 18 August: Craven Park Stadium, Hull | 18 August: Craven Park Stadium, Hull |
| 19 August: Craven Park Stadium, Hull | 19 August: Craven Park Stadium, Hull |
| 19 August: Craven Park Stadium, Hull | 19 August: Craven Park Stadium, Hull |
| 22 August: Wembley Stadium, London | 22 August: Wembley Stadium, London |
| 22 August: Wembley Stadium, London | 22 August: Wembley Stadium, London |
| 23 August: Wembley Stadium, London | 23 August: Wembley Stadium, London |
| 23 August: Wembley Stadium, London | 23 August: Wembley Stadium, London |
| 26 August: Wembley Stadium, London | 26 August: Wembley Stadium, London |
| 26 August: Wembley Stadium, London | 26 August: Wembley Stadium, London |
| 27 August: Wembley Stadium, London | 27 August: Wembley Stadium, London |
| 27 August: Wembley Stadium, London | 27 August: Wembley Stadium, London |
| 30 August: Wembley Stadium, London | 30 August: Wembley Stadium, London |
| 30 August: Wembley Stadium, London | 30 August: Wembley Stadium, London |
| 31 August: Wembley Stadium, London | 31 August: Wembley Stadium, London |
| 31 August: Wembley Stadium, London | 31 August: Wembley Stadium, London |
| 3 September: Wembley Stadium, London | 3 September: Wembley Stadium, London |
| 3 September: Wembley Stadium, London | 3 September: Wembley Stadium, London |
| 4 September: Wembley Stadium, London | 4 September: Wembley Stadium, London |
| 4 September: Wembley Stadium, London | 4 September: Wembley Stadium, London |
| 7 September: Wembley Stadium, London | 7 September: Wembley Stadium, London |
| 7 September: Wembley Stadium, London | 7 September: Wembley Stadium, London |
| 8 September: Wembley Stadium, London | 8 September: Wembley Stadium, London |
| 8 September: Wembley Stadium, London | 8 September: Wembley Stadium, London |
| Where can I get tickets? | Where can I get tickets? |
| The tickets will be available to be purchased through Ticketmaster, AXS and See Tickets. | The tickets will be available to be purchased through Ticketmaster, AXS and See Tickets. |
| Tickets went on general sale at 09:00 on 27 September. | |
| Ticketmaster has shared some handy tips, external on how to secure tickets when the day rolls around. | Ticketmaster has shared some handy tips, external on how to secure tickets when the day rolls around. |
| How much do tickets cost? | How much do tickets cost? |
| General admission standing tickets are priced at £110 per ticket plus a £2.75 per order fee. | General admission standing tickets are priced at £110 per ticket plus a £2.75 per order fee. |
| Seats are priced between £55 and £165 per ticket plus a £2.75 per order fee. | Seats are priced between £55 and £165 per ticket plus a £2.75 per order fee. |
| Ticketmaster say all ticket prices for the concerts are fixed at the advertised rate. | Ticketmaster say all ticket prices for the concerts are fixed at the advertised rate. |
| However, within hours of the first batch of tickets going on sale the BBC saw them being advertised on resale sites. | However, within hours of the first batch of tickets going on sale the BBC saw them being advertised on resale sites. |
| Tickets are being advertised for up to £1,383. | Tickets are being advertised for up to £1,383. |
| An extremely limited number of Infinity Tickets will be made available on 22 November. These tickets are for seats that are allocated to you by the organiser and may be located anywhere in the venue and are sold in pairs at £46.75 per pair. | An extremely limited number of Infinity Tickets will be made available on 22 November. These tickets are for seats that are allocated to you by the organiser and may be located anywhere in the venue and are sold in pairs at £46.75 per pair. |
| How do I get pre-sale tickets? | How do I get pre-sale tickets? |
| Unless you registered for a code through the Coldplay website or pre-ordered the new album, Moon Music, then it is too late. | Unless you registered for a code through the Coldplay website or pre-ordered the new album, Moon Music, then it is too late. |
| Tickets were not guaranteed and were sold on a first come, first served basis. | Tickets were not guaranteed and were sold on a first come, first served basis. |
| Sarah Cash, from Hull, told BBC Radio Humberside: "We were some of the lucky few to get presale tickets this morning. A lot of our friends were disappointed." | Sarah Cash, from Hull, told BBC Radio Humberside: "We were some of the lucky few to get presale tickets this morning. A lot of our friends were disappointed." |
| Pre-sale tickets were made available from 09:00 BST on Thursday | Pre-sale tickets were made available from 09:00 BST on Thursday |
| Pre-sale tickets were made available from 09:00 BST on Thursday | Pre-sale tickets were made available from 09:00 BST on Thursday |
| Can I get a ticket if I live nearby? | Can I get a ticket if I live nearby? |
| There was good news for local fans - half of the tickets for the Hull shows were allocated for people with an HU, YO, DN or LN postcode. | There was good news for local fans - half of the tickets for the Hull shows were allocated for people with an HU, YO, DN or LN postcode. |
| The sale took place on Thursday with the allocation snapped up by fans within half an hour. | The sale took place on Thursday with the allocation snapped up by fans within half an hour. |
| Anyone who missed out on the postcode sale will need to join the general sale which begins at 09:00 on 27 September. | Anyone who missed out on the postcode sale will need to join the general sale which begins at 09:00 on 27 September. |
| The 2025 Hull dates mark Coldplay's first-ever concerts in the city. | The 2025 Hull dates mark Coldplay's first-ever concerts in the city. |
| Where else are Coldplay performing? | Where else are Coldplay performing? |
| Coldplay have some tour dates coming up next month and for the rest of the year as part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour. | Coldplay have some tour dates coming up next month and for the rest of the year as part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour. |
| All the below dates are in 2024 and are already sold out. | All the below dates are in 2024 and are already sold out. |
| 30 October, 31 October, 2 November and 3 November: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne | 30 October, 31 October, 2 November and 3 November: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne |
| 30 October, 31 October, 2 November and 3 November: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne | 30 October, 31 October, 2 November and 3 November: Marvel Stadium, Melbourne |
| 6 November, 7 November, 9 November and 10 November: Accor Stadium, Sydney | 6 November, 7 November, 9 November and 10 November: Accor Stadium, Sydney |
| 6 November, 7 November, 9 November and 10 November: Accor Stadium, Sydney | 6 November, 7 November, 9 November and 10 November: Accor Stadium, Sydney |
| 13 November, 15 November and 16 November: Eden Park, Auckland | 13 November, 15 November and 16 November: Eden Park, Auckland |
| 13 November, 15 November and 16 November: Eden Park, Auckland | 13 November, 15 November and 16 November: Eden Park, Auckland |
| Can I buy accessible tickets? | Can I buy accessible tickets? |
| All accessible tickets for Wembley will be available from the Wembley Box Office. | All accessible tickets for Wembley will be available from the Wembley Box Office. |
| For the Hull dates, accessible tickets will be available on Ticketmaster. | For the Hull dates, accessible tickets will be available on Ticketmaster. |
| Contact details will be available on the show pages during the sale. | Contact details will be available on the show pages during the sale. |
| Do you have to be over 18 to get Coldplay tickets? | Do you have to be over 18 to get Coldplay tickets? |
| Those who would like standing tickets need to be over 14 years old, but seated tickets are available for anyone over the age of five. All under 14’s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. | Those who would like standing tickets need to be over 14 years old, but seated tickets are available for anyone over the age of five. All under 14’s must be accompanied by an adult aged 18 or over. |
| How many tickets are being sold? | How many tickets are being sold? |
| Though no confirmation has been made on the number of tickets on sale for the Hull or London events, Craven Park seats 12,000 people and alongside standing capacity can hold up to 25,000 people – meaning there could be up to 50,000 tickets up for grabs across the two nights. | Though no confirmation has been made on the number of tickets on sale for the Hull or London events, Craven Park seats 12,000 people and alongside standing capacity can hold up to 25,000 people – meaning there could be up to 50,000 tickets up for grabs across the two nights. |
| Wembley's capacity is 90,000 - it is the largest stadium venue in the UK. This could mean up to 540,000 tickets are available across the six nights. | Wembley's capacity is 90,000 - it is the largest stadium venue in the UK. This could mean up to 540,000 tickets are available across the six nights. |
| Where does the money from tickets go? | Where does the money from tickets go? |
| The band has announced that 10% of the proceeds from the Wembley and Hull shows will be donated to the Music Venue Trust. | The band has announced that 10% of the proceeds from the Wembley and Hull shows will be donated to the Music Venue Trust. |
| This will support work to help grassroots UK venues and upcoming artists. | This will support work to help grassroots UK venues and upcoming artists. |
| How many tickets can you buy? | How many tickets can you buy? |
| London Wembley Stadium events have a ticket limit of 12 per household during the general sale. | London Wembley Stadium events have a ticket limit of 12 per household during the general sale. |
| The events at Craven Park in Hull will be limited to four tickets per household during the general sale. | The events at Craven Park in Hull will be limited to four tickets per household during the general sale. |
| What time will the concert start and finish? How many hours will Coldplay perform for? | What time will the concert start and finish? How many hours will Coldplay perform for? |
| The Hull concerts start at 17:00 BST, and no end time has been confirmed yet. | The Hull concerts start at 17:00 BST, and no end time has been confirmed yet. |
| However at recent Music of the Spheres tour shows in Europe, the band have been taking to the stage between 20:30 and 21:00 and have been playing about 21 songs across a two-hour long set. | However at recent Music of the Spheres tour shows in Europe, the band have been taking to the stage between 20:30 and 21:00 and have been playing about 21 songs across a two-hour long set. |
| Are Coldplay releasing a new album? | Are Coldplay releasing a new album? |
| The new album, titled Moon Music, will land on 4 October 2024 and the tracklist has been revealed, external. | The new album, titled Moon Music, will land on 4 October 2024 and the tracklist has been revealed, external. |
| Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here, external. | Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here, external. |
| Related topics | Related topics |
| Hull | Hull |
| Coldplay | Coldplay |
| Wembley Stadium | Wembley Stadium |
| Music | Music |