Coldplay is one of the most popular bands in the world, selling over 100 million records worldwide since their debut in 1998. Their newest album “Music of the Spheres” was released in October 2021 and was met with both critical and commercial success. This has led to huge demand from fans to see Coldplay live in concert on their upcoming “Music of the Spheres World Tour” which kicks off in March 2022. With venues ranging from arenas to stadiums, Coldplay’s tour is set to be one of the hottest tickets of 2022. But just how many Coldplay tickets are being sold for their world tour? Let’s take a look at the numbers.
Tour Dates and Venues
The Music of the Spheres World Tour currently has over 90 dates announced across North and South America, Europe, and Asia. The tour is slated to start on March 18, 2022 in San Jose, Costa Rica before heading to the Dominican Republic, Mexico, and the United States. In the US, Coldplay will be playing multiple nights in cities like Chicago, Boston, Los Angeles, and Dallas in massive venues including Soldier Field, Gillette Stadium, the Rose Bowl, and Cotton Bowl Stadium.
After crossing the Atlantic, Coldplay will hit Europe in July 2022 with stops in Belgium, Denmark, Poland, France, and the UK. Their shows in London will be at Wembley Stadium, with capacity for 90,000 fans per night. The tour heads to South America in September, with ten dates in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Colombia. Finally, in October 2022, Coldplay makes their way to Asia for shows in Singapore, Japan, and South Korea before wrapping up in Perth, Australia in November.
Ticket Demand
Demand for tickets to Coldplay’s world tour has been extremely high across all venues and cities. Looking at some statistics gives an idea of just how popular these concerts are:
- Coldplay’s Chicago concerts at Soldier Field sold out immediately, with over 200,000 tickets sold in total across 5 dates.
- The band’s opening night in San Jose also sold out instantly, shifting 50,000 tickets for the Costa Rica show.
- In Dallas, the band sold over 100,000 tickets in the first day of sales for their Cotton Bowl concerts.
- Coldplay’s two shows at Boston’s Gillette Stadium racked up 145,000 ticket sales just hours after going on sale.
- The total ticket sales from Coldplay’s UK dates already exceeds 1 million, with 600,000 sold for their 6 dates at Wembley Stadium.
These sellout events and staggering sales figures demonstrate that demand is sky-high everywhere Coldplay is headed on their world tour.
Total Number of Tickets Sold
Calculating an estimate of the total number of Coldplay tickets sold requires looking at each venue’s capacity and number of dates at that venue. Here is a summary table of estimated total tickets sold so far:
Venue | Number of Dates | Capacity Per Show | Total Capacity |
---|---|---|---|
Soldier Field, Chicago | 5 | 60,000 | 300,000 |
Gillette Stadium, Boston | 2 | 65,000 | 130,000 |
Cotton Bowl Stadium, Dallas | 2 | 92,100 | 184,200 |
Rose Bowl, Los Angeles | 2 | 90,000 | 180,000 |
Wembley Stadium, London | 6 | 90,000 | 540,000 |
Remaining Venues | 70 | 40,000 | 2,800,000 |
Total | 87 | 4,134,200 |
Based on these venue capacities and the number of sold out shows, a conservative estimate for the total Coldplay tickets sold so far would be around **4.13 million tickets** for the Music of the Spheres World Tour.
This number will continue to grow as more dates and locations are added to the tour. Considering Coldplay’s immense popularity around the world, it would not be surprising if the total number of tickets sold surpassed 5 million.
Record Breaking Demand
The incredible demand for Coldplay’s tour makes it one of the hottest concert tickets ever. Here are some key records that Coldplay has already broken:
- The 1 million+ tickets sold for their UK dates surpassed Ed Sheeran’s previous record for the fastest selling UK tour.
- Coldplay’s opening night in Chicago had the highest single show attendance of any concert in Soldier Field’s history.
- Their Singapore show set a new record for the fastest selling concert ever in Singapore with 50,000 tickets sold.
The band is also well positioned to break tour records in Latin America, with their 10 dates in Brazil likely to surpass previous high marks for ticket sales. Record breaking crowds are expected at their shows in Colombia and Argentina as well.
Overall, Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour is proving to be bigger than any of their previous tours based on both ticket sales and venue capacity. The tremendous interest shows that Coldplay fever is sweeping the globe.
Reasons for High Demand
There are several factors driving the skyrocketing demand for Coldplay’s newest tour:
- New album generating excitement – Music of the Spheres was Coldplay’s first album in 5 years and became their third straight #1 album.
- Limited touring – This is Coldplay’s first global tour since 2016-2017.
- Pent up demand – Fans have been waiting years to see Coldplay live again.
- FOMO – Social media buzz and sellouts increase fear of missing out.
- Strong setlist – The new album expands their hits for an appealing setlist.
- Spectacle – Their shows feature next-level production, lights, and pyrotechnics.
- Broad appeal – Coldplay has fans across demographics and generations.
The combination of a hot new album, highly anticipated return to touring, their stellar reputation for live shows, and the band’s mass popularity around the world has driven unprecedented levels of demand for Coldplay concert tickets in 2022.
Prices and Resale Market
On the primary market, Coldplay ticket prices vary by city and venue, ranging from around $50 on the extremely low end up to around $250 for the best seats including floor access. Premium experiences like VIP packages and meet and greets can cost over $1,000.
However, huge demand has also fueled a vibrant secondary market for Coldplay tickets from resellers and brokers. On resale sites like StubHub and VividSeats, prices typically start at $200-250 for nosebleed seats and can exceed $1,000 for front row spots or special packages.
For prime dates like their London, Los Angeles, and Chicago shows, resale prices are routinely 2-4x the original price. The intense demand allows resellers to charge large premiums. Nonetheless, given Coldplay’s reputation for incredible live shows, fans remain willing to pay top dollar for tickets on the secondary market.
Conclusion
Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour is on track to be the hottest concert ticket of 2022 based on exceptional demand and record-setting sales so far. An estimated 4+ million tickets have already been sold for their massive global tour across stadiums and arenas.
Pent up demand from Coldplay’s long break since their last tour, excitement around their new #1 album, and their reputation for spectacular live performances have driven unprecedented levels of interest from fans worldwide. While this has led to high resale prices, true fans remain willing to pay premiums for the chance to see Coldplay’s stunning stage production and hit-filled setlist live. Overall, the tour is set to deliver both historic ticket sales and unforgettable live experiences for millions of Coldplay devotees around the world.