Music of the Spheres World Tour

Music of the Spheres World Tour
Tour by Coldplay
Promotional poster example
Location
  • Asia
  • Europe
  • North America
  • South America
  • Oceania
Associated albumMusic of the Spheres
Start date18 March 2022 (2022-03-18)
End date16 November 2024 (2024-11-16)
No. of shows176
ProducerLive Nation
Attendance6.65 million
Box office$667.7 million
Websitecoldplay.com/tour
Coldplay concert chronology

The Music of the Spheres World Tour is the ongoing eighth concert tour undertaken by British rock band Coldplay. It was announced on 14 October 2021 in support of their ninth studio album, Music of the Spheres, which marked a return to live performances following the COVID-19 pandemic. The band had not toured for their previous record, Everyday Life (2019), because they wanted to establish an environmentally friendly approach. According to a plan they developed over two years with specialists, CO2 emissions will be reduced by an overall 50% in comparison to the A Head Full of Dreams Tour (2016–17).

Similarly to the Mylo Xyloto Tour (2011–12), the concert run featured extensive use of pyrotechnic and confetti visuals. However, they were adapted to mitigate carbon footprint. Other ideas included developing the first mobile rechargeable show battery in the world with BMW and planting a tree for every ticket sold. The tour began at Costa Rica's Estadio Nacional on 18 March 2022 and Coldplay were met with widespread acclaim from music critics, who praised their stage presence, joyful performance and production value, while also describing the shows as triumphant, immersive and intimate.

The group broke various records across Asia, Europe, Latin America and Oceania, grossing over $667.7 million from 6.65 million tickets sold in 114 dates so far. Counting upcoming performances, admission sales have surpassed nine million units, the most in history for a single tour. Publications have reported on a multifaceted impact experienced by countries that Coldplay visited as well. To document the concerts, they broadcast Music of the Spheres: Live at River Plate (2023) on cinemas. Emissions were reduced by 47% during the first year of activities, leading Time to rank the band among the most influential climate action leaders in the world.

Development

Background

After the release of Coldplay's eighth album, Everyday Life (2019), Chris Martin said the band would not tour until they could ensure their shows are environmentally friendly, which led the record to be promoted with small charity concerts and a performance at the Amman Citadel in Jordan, broadcast by YouTube. On 14 October 2021, a day before Music of the Spheres was made available, the group posted on social media they would be returning to live shows following the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement was accompanied by a detailed 12 steps plan, which was developed in two years with environmental experts and set out how Coldplay would reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 50% compared to A Head Full of Dreams Tour (2016–17). To celebrate the album's release, they inaugurated Climate Pledge Arena on 22 October 2021. The event was broadcast by Amazon Prime Video and later followed by a performance at Expo 2020, while the concert run began in Costa Rica due to the country's renewable-energy-sourced power grid.

Ecological plan

A man performs with a microphone as the stage behind him release numerous fireworks
Coldplay's stage was adapted to require less energy to function

A team of sustainability experts was commissioned to investigate Coldplay's carbon footprint and study how to reduce it. Alongside BMW, the band also developed the first ever mobile rechargeable show battery, which was made from recyclable BMW i3 batteries and powered concerts by using renewable resources such as hydrotreated vegetable oil, solar power and kinetic energy. Unavoidable emissions were offset according to Oxford's principles. They claimed a tree would be planted for every ticket sold through a global reforestation agreement with One Tree Planted as well. For transportation, the tour was routed to reduce air travel, ground freight used electric vehicles or biofuel and the band embarked on commercial flights whenever possible. In all of them, commercial and charter, an additional charge was paid to provide airplanes with Neste's sustainable aviation fuel, made from waste and residues such as used cooking oil.

The stages were built "from a combination of lightweight, low-carbon and re-usable materials including recycled steel", being also customized to incorporate low-energy displays, lasers, lighting set-ups and a PA system that consumed 50% less power, helping to reduce environmental noise outside. Similarly, delay towers had wind-turbines and unused seats had solar blankets.

For special effects, Coldplay used biodegradable confetti adapted to require less compressed gas for ignition, while pyrotechnics had new formulas to reduce or eliminate harmful chemicals and mitigate the explosive charge. Xylobands were substituted by PixMob wristbands made from 100% compostable materials and the band pledged to decrease their production by collecting, sterilising and recharging them after every show. To minimise food waste, they had crew catering menus that offered plant-based and meat-free options as the standard, sourced products from suppliers adept to regenerative agriculture techniques, supported the development of synthetic, lab-grown cultured meals, donated surplus to local food banks and composted organic waste such as vegetable peelings and scraps. The band also worked with venues to establish recycling programs, replace single-use water bottles with alternatives such as the Ball aluminium cups, include refill stations, introduce aerated taps, lower flushing toilets and reduce water pressure.

Fan accessibility

Coldplay partnered with SAP to develop a free mobile application for the tour which calculated the total carbon footprint generated by concert goers and encouraged them to take environmentally friendly travel options. Fans who committed to the effort were given a discount code on their merchandise store. Partners and vendors were carefully selected to provide high quality products made from natural fibres and re-usable elements, which were then packaged in recycled paper, card or compostable bags. Additionally, the band incorporated kinetic floors and stationary bicycles in venues to power the C-stage and further interact with attendees. They provided bass-delivering vests from SubPac and two sign language interpreters for concert goers with hearing loss as well, while guests who are blind or have low vision were offered a designated platform and touch tours before each show. In May 2022, the band announced Infinity Tickets, a limited set of $20 admissions for fans who could not afford standard prices.

Partnerships

In May 2022, The Times revealed Coldplay donated over £2.1 million to environmental causes through J Van Mars Foundation during the previous year. Aside from teaming up with One Tree Planted, the band continued their cooperation with ClientEarth, to which they have been patrons since 2010. Support to the Ocean Cleanup was declared as well, as they sponsored two watercrafts to collect plastic from polluted rivers before it reaches the sea in Malaysia. Other organizations endorsed by Coldplay include Global Citizen, The Food Forest Project, Sea Shepherd UK, Project Seagrass, Seafields, My Trees Trust, Farm Under the Radar, Project Quercus, Sustainable Food Trust, Global Tech Advocates, Knowledge Pele, Climeworks, Cleaner Seas Group, Conservation Collective and the Devon Environment Foundation, which have all assisted them to reach the tour's goal. Additionally, Imperial College London's Grantham Institute helped the band to study and publish their progress. In 2022, DHL announced they were partnering with Coldplay to provide expertise in sustainable logistics and transport solutions, while the following year saw an alliance with AIA Vitality in Indonesia.

Opening acts

A woman performs with a microphone and guitar while a man plays the piano and sing with her
Chris Martin and H.E.R. performing "Let Somebody Go" at Raymond James Stadium, Tampa

American singer H.E.R. was the band's most frequent supporting act throughout the tour, opening for them in all dates from Costa Rica (with Mish Catt), the Dominican Republic (with La Marimba), and Argentina (with Zoe Gotusso). In the first North American leg, she paired with a new act in every city: Leila Pari (Dallas), Alaina Castillo (Houston), Kacy Hill (Glendale), Bobby Gonz (Santa Clara), Drama (Chicago), Shaed (Landover), Bea Miller (East Rutherford), Lizzy McAlpine (Philadelphia), Mariah the Scientist (Atlanta) and Gigi (Tampa). However, for the second run around the continent, she was accompanied by 070 Shake and Gonz in all concerts.

H.E.R. also guested at select European shows in 2022, being replaced by London Grammar when not available. They were accompanied by Alli Neumann in Germany; Mery Spolsky in Poland; Gaumar in France; Lous and the Yakuza in France and Belgium; and Nina Nesbitt in Scotland. Conversely, Griff, Ibibio Sound Machine and Laura Mvula were the second openers at Wembley Stadium. Mexico marked the only instance when supporting acts were exclusively national: Carla Morrison said she "cried for the entire day" when the contract was settled and felt more excited than when she won her Latin Grammy Awards. Similarly, DannyLux commented his experience was "somewhat of a crazy dream" and he got nervous about the public, but attendees responded well.

In September 2022, Camila Cabello guested in Peru (with Andrea Martinez), Colombia (with Mabiland) and Chile (with Princesa Alba). H.E.R. was going to open for Coldplay once again in Brazil, but she was replaced by Chvrches after a postponement. The latter band were accompanied by Elana Dara in São Paulo, then Clara x Sofia took over in Curitiba and Rio de Janeiro. For the second European leg, Griff played after Bárbara Bandeira (Coimbra), Caroline Alves (Zürich), Oh Land (Copenhagen), Luciia (Gothenburg) and Zoë Tauran (Amsterdam), while Chvrches engaged with Hinds (Barcelona), Ona Mafalda (Barcelona), Porij (Manchester), Hana Lili (Cardiff), Laila al Habash (Naples) and Mara Sattei (Milan). Months later, Yoasobi, Accusefive, Rahmania Astrini and Bunga supported in Tokyo, Kaohsiung, Jakarta and Kuala Lumpur, respectively. In Oceania, there were seven supporting acts: Thelma Plum, Amy Shark, Tash Sultana, Adrian Dzvuke and King Ibis for the 2023 shows, then PinkPantheress and Emmanuel Kelly during 2024.

Concert synopsis

Martin stated the concert was divided into four different parts because it is "a journey traveling outwards into the unknown to then come home having learned something new. This is represented both visually and with what songs fit into what act". Following the support performances, two guest speakers (usually from the visited country) greet the attendees and introduce a video with Coldplay's sustainability efforts. It runs for about three minutes and features "Light Through the Veins" by Jon Hopkins as its soundtrack. Once the short film ends, the band are welcomed and "Flying", a score written by John Williams for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), is played. This marks the beginning of Act I – Planets, which is about "knowing there's a bigger magic out there somewhere and choosing to go and look for it". The screens exhibit a live feed of each group member emerging from under or near the stage. After they all wave to the audience, "Flying" is transitioned into "Music of the Spheres" and Martin stays on the B-stage, while Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland and Will Champion go to the main one. Bright lights are emitted to the wristbands, leading to "Higher Power".

Following the song, Martin makes his way to the main stage for "Adventure of a Lifetime" and giant colourful balls are thrown to the public. Coldplay then transition into "Paradise", which includes an extended introduction and outro based on a call and repeat exchange with attendees. They used to perform "Charlie Brown" right after, but it was removed from the set list starting from Bogotá. An excerpt of "Oceans" can be heard and "The Scientist" begins; Martin formally thank the audience for their time while on the piano, then a sped up, backwards version of the song is played as the band head to the B-stage once again. This transition leads to "Viva la Vida", the first track from Act II – Moons, a segment defined by struggle, since "the universe is rough and gritty sometimes". After continuing the night with either "Hymn for the Weekend" or "Something Just Like This", they arrive to a segment which often changed, as "Let Somebody Go" could feature a guest, get followed by "بنی آدم" ("Bani Adam"), or be accompanied by "Politik". Since 2023, however, this part became the Songbook, where Martin invites a fan and holds a piano session with them.

Four men wearing custom helmets perform on stage, from left to right, they are on the bass, dancing, electronic drum pad and guitar
Coldplay performing "Aeterna" at Estádio Couto Pereira, Curitiba

His bandmates rest on the main stage and only return for "In My Place", which is occasionally exchanged with "Orphans", "A Head Full of Dreams" or "Charlie Brown". To finish "Yellow", the public are asked to dedicate the last chorus to those who are seated on the back of the venue. Giant red hearts are created across the venue with the wristbands to mark the beginning of Act III – Stars. This section was inspired by meeting free aliens and represents "loving oneself and therefore being able to love others of all creeds and colours". Martin is joined by Angel Moon for "Human Heart" and the puppet makes the vocals from We Are King.

Conversely, flashing white lights and green lasers are used in "People of the Pride" and "Clocks", respectively. Following the two songs, a secondary act known as The Lightclub kicks off with "Infinity Sign" being played while Martin, Berryman, Buckland and Champion are wearing custom alien helmets. Depending on which song was performed earlier, the transition leads to either "Something Just Like This" or "Hymn for the Weekend" (Seeb Remix). Both of them are carried out in American Sign Language. After the first option, the concert is continued by "Midnight", but if the second is chosen, "Aeterna" is reproduced instead.

Once this segment ends, Coldplay head back to the main stage for "My Universe" (featuring holographic images of BTS members on the screens) and "A Sky Full of Stars" (stopped before the chorus and restarted after Martin tells the audience to put their phones away). "Sunrise", which includes Louis Armstrong's speech from "What a Wonderful World", is responsible for starting Act IV – Home, when you conclude a journey "knowing/loving yourself a bit more" and able to see all beings as beautiful. During this interlude, the band walk to the C-stage, where they usually perform tracks from Parachutes (2000), covers or invite a local guest. This section then sees Martin thanking the tour's crew, introducing his bandmates by name and telling the public to raise their arms and "send love" out in the world, triggering multiple fireworks. After two or three songs, Coldplay return to the main stage for "Humankind", "Fix You" and "Biutyful". The latter features the Weirdos, a puppet group led by Angel Moon. When the final blast of confetti gets launched, the phrase "Believe in Love" appears on the main screen, end credits are exhibited on remaining ones, and the band bid farewell as "A Wave" is played in the background.

Commercial performance

Ticket sales

Coldplay broke numerous attendance, gross and demand records around the world. Sales for the first European leg were opened on 22 October 2021 and the band sold more than a million tickets in 24 hours according to Billboard. Additional dates were announced in all cities. Over 200,000 admissions were bought for the four shows at Estadio River Plate in less than a day. Months later, the group scheduled another six performances at the venue, becoming the first act to hold 10 concerts during a single tour. On 25 August 2022, the second European run saw 1.4 million entries being purchased in 24 hours, marking the fastest sales in history by a band and the biggest overall since Robbie Williams' Close Encounters Tour in 2005. More than 712,000 customers tried to buy tickets in the United Kingdom, with the extremely high demand at Etihad and Principality stadiums causing the British Ticketmaster website to crash. The same happened in Spain, where they achieved the fastest sales of all time.

A man walks on the stage as giant colourful balls bouce in the background
Coldplay broke a variety of records in Asia, Europe and Latin America

Media outlets reported extensive online queues in Portugal (450,000 users), Italy (700,000 users), and the Netherlands (700,000 users) as well. In December 2022, Billboard observed that despite reporting data from only 40 out of 64 shows performed, Coldplay achieved the most successful tour of the year by a group. When missing were numbers made available, it was revealed they actually earned the biggest concert run in overall terms, with $342.1 million from 3.8 million tickets sold. As the band concluded their second Latin American leg, it was announced Coldplay had the biggest tour of the continent's history ($193 million from 2.3 million entries sold).

On 15 May 2023, presale for Optus Stadium saw the biggest demand ever registered on Ticketmaster Australia, as over 300,000 people were attempting to buy tickets. The record was extended to 365,000 during general sales. BH mentioned that 400,000 users entered GoLive Asia's website simultaneously for the Bukit Jalil National Stadium concert. Similarly, 1.7 million customers tried to get admissions at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. NME claimed a million buyers were in the queue for the Singapore National Stadium shows. SM Tickets delayed online purchasing for the second performance at Philippine Arena following a website crash.

As per Die Presse, around 600,000 people tried to secure admissions for the dates at Ernst-Happel-Stadion in August 2023. Three months later, Stuff informed that over 200,000 customers lined up for the Eden Park presale. Moreover, Billboard listed the Music of the Spheres World Tour as the fourth-highest-grossing concert run of all time, making $617.8 million from 6.3 million entries. IQ later stated that Coldplay sold nine million tickets worldwide counting upcoming concerts, becoming the first act in history to achieve the feat.

Venue records

List of venue-based achievements, showing year, dates, venue, country and description
Year Dates Venue Country Description Ref.
2022 18 and 19 March Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica Costa Rica First act to perform two sold-out shows on a single tour.
Biggest attendance of all time (86,199).
25 and 26 March Estadio BBVA Mexico First act to perform two sold-out shows on a single tour.
Biggest attendance of all time (112,262).
29 and 30 March Estadio Akron First act to perform two sold-out shows on a single tour.
Biggest attendance of all time (90,153).
3–7 April Foro Sol First act to perform four shows on a single tour in the 21st century.
Biggest attendance of all time for an English speaking act (259,591).
10–13 July Olympiastadion Germany First act to perform three shows on a single tour.
Biggest attendance of all time (216,535).
16–19 July Stade de France France Fastest ticket sales ever in France (over 200,000 units in a morning).
16–20 July First act to sell over 300,000 tickets on a single tour.
First act to perform four shows on a single tour.
Biggest attendance of all time (318,331).
Most career performances by an international group (8 shows in total).
5–8 August King Baudouin Stadium Belgium Fastest ticket sales ever in Belgium (over 150,000 units in a morning).
5–9 August First act to sell over 200,000 tickets on a single tour.
First act to perform three and four shows on a single tour.
Biggest attendance of all time (224,719).
12–21 August Wembley Stadium England Longest ever residency for a rock act (tied with the Rolling Stones).
10 September Barra Olympic Park Brazil Fastest ticket sales ever for a headlining group on Rock in Rio.
13 and 14 September Estadio Nacional del Perú Peru First English speaking act ever to perform two sold out dates in a row.
Biggest attendance of all time for an English speaking act (85,845).
16 and 17 September Estadio El Campín Colombia Most sold-out shows on a single tour (tied with Guns N' Roses).
20–24 September Estadio Nacional de Chile Chile First act to perform three and four shows on a single tour.
Biggest attendance of all time (256,916).
25 October–8 November Estadio River Plate Argentina First act to perform 10 shows on a single tour.
Biggest attendance boxscore report of all time worldwide (626,841).
Highest-grossing boxscore report in Latin America's history ($49.7 million).
2023 10–18 March Estádio do Morumbi Brazil First act to perform five and six shows on a single tour.
Biggest attendance of all time (439,651).
Highest-grossing boxscore report in Brazil's history ($40.1 million).
21 and 22 March Estádio Couto Pereira First act to perform two shows on a single tour.
Biggest attendance of all time (85,776).
25–28 March Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos First act to perform three shows on a single tour.
Biggest attendance of all time (211,012).
17–21 May Estádio Cidade de Coimbra Portugal Fastest ticket sales ever in Portugal (over 200,000 units in a morning).
First act to sell over 200,000 tickets on a single tour.
First act to perform three and four shows on a single tour.
Biggest attendance of all time (208,284).
24–28 May Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys Spain Fastest ticket sales ever in Spain (over 200,000 units in a morning).
First act to perform three and four shows on a single tour.
Biggest attendance of all time (224,761).
21 and 22 June Stadio Diego Armando Maradona Italy Fastest ticket sales ever in Naples (over 86,000 units in half an hour).
25–29 June San Siro Fastest ticket sales ever in Italy (over 240,000 units in a morning).
First international act to perform three and four shows on a single tour.
Biggest attendance of all time for an international act (249,560).
8–12 July Ullevi Sweden First international act to perform four shows on a single tour.
Biggest attendance of all time for an international act (267,180).
15–19 July Johan Cruyff Arena Netherlands First group to perform four shows on a single tour in the 21st century.
Biggest attendance of the 21st century for a group (217,609).
27 and 28 September Snapdragon Stadium United States First act to perform two shows on a single tour.
Biggest attendance of all time (64,130).
11 and 12 November Kaohsiung National Stadium Taiwan First Western act to perform two shows on a single tour.
Fastest ticket sales ever in Taiwan (over 100,000 units in a morning)
15 November Gelora Bung Karno Stadium Indonesia Biggest queue in Indonesia's history (over 1.7 million customers).
18 and 19 November Optus Stadium Australia Biggest queue in Australian Ticketmaster history (over 365,000 customers).
First group to perform two shows on a single tour.
Biggest attendance of all time (130,000).
22 November Bukit Jalil National Stadium Malaysia Biggest queue in Malaysia's history (over 400,000 customers).
Biggest attendance of all time (75,000).
2024 19 and 20 January Philippine Arena Philippines First Western group to schedule two shows on a single tour.
23–27 January Singapore National Stadium Singapore Fastest ticket sales ever in Singapore (over 200,000 units in a morning).
23–31 January First act to schedule three, four, five and six shows on a single tour.
3 and 4 February Rajamangala Stadium Thailand First Western act to schedule two shows on a single tour.
8 and 9 June Olympic Stadium Greece First international act to schedule two shows on a single tour.
12 and 13 June Arena Națională Romania Biggest queue in Romania's history (over 100,000 customers).
First act to schedule two shows on a single tour.
Fastest ticket sales ever in Romania (units not disclosed).
16–19 June Puskás Aréna Hungary First act to schedule three shows on a single tour.
22–25 June Groupama Stadium France First group to schedule three shows on a single tour.
12–16 July Stadio Olimpico Italy First international act to schedule three and four shows on a single tour.
Fastest ticket sales ever in Rome (over 240,000 units in a morning).
20–23 July Merkur Spiel-Arena Germany First act to schedule three shows on a single tour.
27–31 July Helsinki Olympic Stadium Finland First act to schedule three and four shows on a single tour.
15–18 August Olympiastadion Germany First international group to schedule three shows on a single tour.
21–25 August Ernst-Happel-Stadion Austria First act to schedule four shows on a single tour.
29 August–2 September Croke Park Ireland First group to schedule four shows on a single tour.
Fastest ticket sales ever in Ireland (units not disclosed).
30 October–3 November Marvel Stadium Australia First group to schedule four shows on a single tour.
6–10 November Accor Stadium
13–16 November Eden Park New Zealand First act to schedule three shows on a single tour.

Critical reception

North America

The tour received widespread acclaim from music critics worldwide. Andrew Chamings from San Francisco Chronicle said that despite his "cynicism, Coldplay's show was a joyous, bright, cathartic post-pandemic triumph". Writing for Houston Press, Marco Torres called it "a beautiful dream, with balloons flying around, confetti bursting from air cannons and lasers shooting from the stage through the smoke" as the group performed. Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Mac Engel claimed that Martin showed all of the skills that make him one of the top performers of his generation and made Cotton Bowl feel intimate with a powerful set. In her review for Chicago Sun-Times, Selena Fragassi credited the concerts with setting the bar for what tours could be like in the future. Similarly, Christopher A. Daniel from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution praised the production values as "reminiscent of the art rock foundation paved by bands like Genesis, Kraftwerk and Pink Floyd", adding that Coldplay are set to become a "must-see legendary act". Furthermore, Philip Cosores of Uproxx mentioned "there is no wasted energy, with every bit of the set time used to create memories and impact the audience". He then concluded that if environmental concerns are further adopted for touring, the status of the group "as one of the essential artists of our time will take on greater meaning than just the legacy of their music".

Europe

Regioactive's Torsten Reitz said they were "full of energy and much more powerful than on record" in Frankfurt, mastering both "driving, pulsating beats" and "quiet moments" while proving "why they rightly belong to the biggest live bands of today". Writing about the Stade de France performances for Virgin Radio, Marine Pineau lauded the band's sense of showmanship and stated they "lived up to [their] reputation" as a live act by "offering one of the most beautiful concerts of the year" while also "changing the rules of the game" with their sustainability efforts. In a five-star review for The Guardian, Alexis Petridis commented the tour's Wembley Stadium run was "a genuinely immersive experience", adding its namesake album gained depth with Coldplay's inventive approach. Kate Solomon of The Times called it a "triumphant" homecoming, as the band are "tight and lithe all at once" with "guitars slaloming around Martin's thundering piano and keening falsetto", giving the shows four stars out of five.

With the same rating, The Telegraph's Neil McCormick claimed they are "modern masters of stadium entertainment" and have the ability "to transmit joy through the power of song" as "the most special effect of all". Hannah Mylrea wrote in NME's five-star editorial that Coldplay managed to offer a "masterclass in how a massive pop show can be done" while maintaining things "intimate and political". Moreover, Wilson Ledo from CNN Portugal mentioned the concert had a permanent "euphoria" and praised Martin for interacting with the public rather than limit himself to singing, contrary to a style "many other stars" end up cultivating. In a review for Muzikalia, Pau Clot declared Coldplay's show "is something that cannot be matched by anyone on this planet" today. Manchester Evening News' Dianne Bourne stated the group are "in flawless form here 25 years since they first started their music journey". Additionally, Johan Lindqvista noted the band are "wonderful" and "much more than special effects" on his four-star article for Göteborgs-Posten.

Rock in Rio

A man wearing a custom space helmet plays the bass
Berryman performing "Infinity Sign" at Wembley Stadium, London

Felipe Branco Cruz from Veja stated the band "reinvented the concept of arena rock" with their performance at Rock in Rio festival, turning the public into protagonists of the show rather than mere spectators and consequently carrying on the legacy of spectacles "which transcend music" that was established by groups such as Pink Floyd, Queen and U2. Writing for UOL, Yolanda Reis said it is "undeniable" they are "true showmen" and defined the concert as "unforgettable". Folha de São Paulo's Carlos Albuquerque affirmed Coldplay exhibited "nearly two hours of delicious escapism" and effortlessly took advantage of everything at their disposal on stage. Ana Raquel Lelles praised them for keeping the audience excited with a "masterful" repertory in spite of the rainstorm in her review for Estado de Minas. Julio Maria from Estadão commented the band managed to achieve a "higher level of spectacle" and highlighted "Paradise" as the "first great catharsis" in the curve which "continued to climb" throughout the night. Roberto Medina, the founder and president of the festival, claimed "there was only one moment like today, Freddie Mercury in 1985. It was incredible, it was memorable".

Latin America

Writing for El Comercio, Juan Carlos Fangacio Arakaki mentioned Coldplay were "impeccable", delivering a complete and diverse set list in a show which "never let down". CNN Chile's Pablo Figueroa said the band showcased "confidence, strength and respect for their audience", becoming "protagonists in one of the most exciting musical moments" of the country since the transition to democracy. Marcelo Fernández Bitar from Clarín emphasised Martin's charisma, his bandmates' solidity and the band's connection with the public, adding the performance reaffirmed the passion evoked by their songs. Similarly, an editorial by Infobae praised Coldplay for being "versatile" and "synchronised" in a concert that ranged from "the most subtle" to "the most grand". In his review for La Nación, Mauro Apicella commented they managed to be in the vanguard of stadium technology with good and simple ideas which never leaves out the audience and have songs that "became classics". Omelete's Caio Coletti stated Berryman's bass is "irresistibly propulsive", Martin's uncoordinated dancing "at this point is already a trademark" and Champion has proved to be a good vocalist by guiding the "Viva la Vida" chants. He also lauded them for giving a highly sensorial performance and understanding how the night of the show "is all about entertaining fans and finding new ways to elevate their experience".

Accolades

Brazilian news outlets Folha de São Paulo, G1, O Globo, and UOL have all ranked Coldplay's performance among the best of Rock in Rio's 2022 edition. Billboard additionally listed the inflatable spheres technology used on the stage among the best concert special effects of the year.

List of accolades, showing year, ceremony, category and result
Year Ceremony Category Result Ref.
2023 iHeartRadio Music Awards Tour of the Year Won
Pollstar Awards Major Tour of the Year Nominated
Rock Tour of the Year Nominated
WhizBang Award Won
Live Music Is Better Award Nominated
Ticketmaster Awards Concert of the Year – Poland Nominated
Best International Concert – France Won
Most Anticipated Show of 2023 – Italy Won
2024 Pollstar Awards Pop Tour of the Year Pending
Road Warrior of the Year Pending

Concert film

In September 2022, the band announced that one of their performances at Estadio River Plate would be transmitted in cinemas around the world through a partnership with Trafalgar Releasing, the company responsible for premiering Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams back in 2018. Released as Live Broadcast from Buenos Aires, the project was directed by Paul Dugdale and launched in cinemas from 81 countries worldwide, the most in history for a live theatrical event. On 19 April 2023, a director's cut was made available featuring remastered sound, visuals captured using different filming techniques and an exclusive behind-the-scenes interview with the group. This version was titled Coldplay – Music of the Spheres: Live at River Plate and additionally included panoramic and 4DX formats. Writing for Italian magazine MadMass, Mattia Salvi described the show as "engaging and technically impeccable", praising the group for their versatility and rating the film with four stars out of five.

Legacy

According to Pollstar's Eric Renner Brown, Coldplay have ushered into "a new era of sustainable touring" with the Music of the Spheres World Tour. Their efforts were considered unprecedented for a stadium concert run, as the band reduced their CO2 emissions by 47% in the first year activities, planted seven million trees in forest reserves, and had their methods adopted by Live Nation to provide green options to more artists. Furthermore, they were listed among the most influential climate action leaders in the world by Time. Since the tour became a leading topic of news coverage in visited countries, it was also called a media phenomenon. Mark Beaumont from The Times opined that the band regained public respect and credibility, which prompted a shift in attitude towards them.

Due to its high demand, the tour caused ticket speculation to rise in numerous regions, including Portugal, Italy, and Malaysia. In the latter country, investigation of those cases inspired new legislation for future shows. Similarly, the government of Indonesia decided to make their event permit process more flexible after Coldplay could not schedule enough dates to meet demand. Media outlets commented that ticketless fans gathered outside venues to hear the group perform in cities such as Barcelona, Rio de Janeiro and Zürich. The concerts were noted for boosting local economies as well, drawing comparisons to winning a lottery prize. Additionally, the band experienced a resurgence on the music charts, as their discography saw major gains in sales. To endorse local non-profits, they partnered with Global Citizen and the Love Button Global Movement.

Set list

This set list was taken from the 3 July 2022 concert in Frankfurt, Germany. It does not represent all shows throughout the tour.

Act I – Planets
  1. "Flying" (from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial)
  2. "Music of the Spheres" (intro)
  3. "Higher Power"
  4. "Adventure of a Lifetime"
  5. "Paradise"
  6. "Charlie Brown"
  7. "The Scientist" (with elements of "Oceans")
Act II – Moons
  1. "Viva la Vida"
  2. "Hymn for the Weekend"
  3. "Let Somebody Go"
  4. "Politik"
  5. "In My Place"
  6. "Yellow"
  7. "Sunrise" (with Louis Armstrong's speech from "What a Wonderful World")
Act III – Stars
  1. "Human Heart"
  2. "People of the Pride"
  3. "Clocks"
  4. "Infinity Sign" (with elements of "Music of the Spheres II" and "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall")
  5. "Something Just Like This" (performed in American Sign Language)
  6. "Midnight" (with elements of Lone's "Blue Moon Tree")
  7. "My Universe"
  8. "A Sky Full of Stars"
Act IV – Home
  1. "Sparks"
  2. "Magic"
  3. "Humankind"
  4. "Fix You"
  5. "Biutyful"
  6. "A Wave" (outro)

Notes

  • A video showcasing Coldplay's sustainability efforts was exhibited before every performance, with "Light Through the Veins" by Jon Hopkins serving as its soundtrack.
  • "Infinity Sign", "Something Just Like This", "Midnight", "My Universe" and "A Sky Full of Stars" are collectively referred to as The Lightclub.
  • "God Put a Smile upon Your Face", "In My Place", and "The Scientist" featured Will Champion's main vocals in select dates.
  • "Don't Panic" was performed during Act IV in select dates, sometimes featuring Buckland and Champion's main vocals.
  • "Don't Panic" featured Fher Olvera on the harmonica in Zapopan on 30 March 2022 and Roger Federer on the shaker in Zürich on 2 July 2023.
  • "Humankind" was performed twice in Mexico City on 6 and 7 April 2022, the band were recording a music video for the song.
  • "Sparks" featured pedal steel guitar players in select dates, including Preston Wait, Cris Botarelli, and Laura Solla.
  • "Biutyful" was performed twice in Glendale on 12 May 2022, the band were recording a music video for the song.
  • "Let Somebody Go" featured Coldplay's opening acts or fans in select dates. Selena Gomez appeared with both in Pasadena on 1 October 2023.
  • "Sparks" included Polish verses in Warsaw on 8 July 2022.
  • "Magic" was performed in each country's respective language in select dates.
  • "Something Just Like This" was performed for a second time during Act IV featuring the Color Music choir in Berlin on 10 July 2022.
  • "Sunrise", "Napule È", "Oh Mia Bela Madunina", and "Eppure Sentire (Un Senso di Te)" featured Davide Rossi on the violin in select dates.
  • "My Universe" and "A Sky Full of Stars" featured Max Martin on the tambourine in London on 13 August 2022.
  • "Clocks" featured Benjamin Teacher on the guitar in London on 17 August 2022 plus Manchester on 3 and 4 June 2023.
  • "A Sky Full of Stars" featured Simon Pegg on the tambourine in London on 20 August 2022.
  • "Viva la Vida" was performed twice in Rio de Janeiro on 10 September 2022.
  • "Charlie Brown" was removed from Act I and "Sunrise" was moved to the beginning of Act IV, starting from Bogotá on 16 September 2022.
  • "Something Just Like This" was performed for a second time during Act IV featuring the Manos Blancas choir in Bogotá on 16 and 17 September 2022.
  • "Fix You" and "Biutyful" featured percussion players in select dates, including La Bomba de Tiempo, USP's law school bateria, and UFRJ's medical school bateria.
  • Songs after "Viva la Vida" and before "Yellow" became rotational slots, starting from São Paulo on 11 May 2023.
  • "Something Just Like This" was performed during Act II and replaced by "Hymn for the Weekend" (Seeb Remix) during Act III in select dates.
  • "Midnight" was replaced by "Aeterna" in select dates.
  • "My Universe" was recorded for the iHeartRadio Music Awards in São Paulo on 14 March 2023.
  • "Cry Cry Cry" was performed during Act IV in select dates, featuring Lauren Mayberry.
  • "A Wave" was replaced by a recording session for "One World" in São Paulo on 18 March and Rio de Janeiro on 28 March 2023.
  • "Humankind" and "Biutyful" were replaced by "Charlie Brown" and "Metade de Mim" with 5ª Punkada, respectively, in Coimbra on 21 May 2023.
  • "What's Love Got to Do with It" was covered during Act II in select dates, sometimes featuring Coldplay's opening acts or fans.
  • "Fix You" featured the Mzansi Youth Choir in San Diego on 28 September and Pasadena on 30 September 2023.
  • "Human Heart" featured Collier, Stevie Mackey and We Are King in Pasadena on 30 September and 1 October 2023.

Highlights

The band performed covers, invited guests and fans, wrote songs specifically for the occasion and made dedications in numerous dates, skipping to the rest of the show otherwise:

2022
2023
  • 10 and 11 March – São Paulo: "Amiga da Minha Mulher" with Seu Jorge. The latter date also featured "Gravity" with a fan.
  • 13 March – São Paulo: "Charlie Brown" with two fans, then "Daddy" with a third.
  • 14 March – São Paulo: "Magic" and "Quando Você Passa" with Sandy.
  • 17 March – São Paulo: "Everything's Not Lost" with a fan, then "Green Eyes" with another two.
  • 18 March – São Paulo: "Envolvidão" with Rael and "Quando Você Passa" with Sandy.
  • 21 March – Curitiba: "Fly On" with a fan.
  • 25 March – Rio de Janeiro: "Strawberry Swing" with two fans, then "Todo Homem" with Moreno, Zeca and Tom Veloso.
  • 26 March – Rio de Janeiro: "Green Eyes" with a fan, then Seu Jorge again.
  • 28 March – Rio de Janeiro: "Champion of the World" with three fans, Seu Jorge and the Velosos again, then "Maria Maria" with Milton Nascimento and Hamilton de Holanda.
  • 17 May – Coimbra: "The Hardest Part" with a fan.
  • 18 May – Coimbra: "Magic" with a fan.
  • 20 May – Coimbra: "Violet Hill" with a dedication to Apple Martin.
  • 21 May – Coimbra: "Como Tu" with Bárbara Bandeira and Ivandro.
  • 24 May – Barcelona: "Fly On" with a fan and "Proud Mary" with the Gipsy Kings.
  • 27 May – Barcelona: "Til Kingdom Come" with a fan and "A Mi Manera" with the Gipsy Kings.
  • 28 May – Barcelona: "Magic" with a fan.
  • 31 May – Manchester: "Green Eyes" with a fan.
  • 1 June – Manchester: "Everyday Life" with a fan, then "1989" and "Buss Down" with Aitch.
  • 3 June – Manchester: "A Rush of Blood to the Head" with a fan.
  • 4 June – Manchester: "Up&Up" with a fan.
  • 6 June – Cardiff: "Green Eyes" with Kris Williams, "Dakota" with Kelly Jones and "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau" with the Bridgend Male Choir.
  • 7 June – Cardiff: "Charlie Brown" with two fans, then Jones and the Bridgend Male Choir again.
  • 21 and 22 June – Naples: "Napule È". The former was replaced by "Trouble" on the second night.
  • 25 June – Milan: "Fly On" with a fan.
  • 26 June – Milan: "Politik" with a fan, then "Diamante" and "Hey Man" with Zucchero.
  • 28 June – Milan: "Til Kingdom Come" with a fan.
  • 29 June – Milan: "Swallowed in the Sea" with a fan and "Eppure Sentire (Un Senso di Te)" with Elisa.
  • 1 and 2 July – Zürich: "Til Kingdom Come" with two fans and "Your Song". The former was replaced by "Everglow" on the second night.
  • 5 and 6 July – Copenhagen: "Daddy" with a fan and "Der er et Yndigt Land". The former was replaced by "Trouble" on the second night.
  • 8 July – Gothenburg: "Rocket Man", video call with Elton John and "Let Somebody Go" with a dedication to Avicii.
  • 9 July – Gothenburg: "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" and "A Sky Full of Stars" with a dedication to Avicii.
  • 11 July – Gothenburg: "Everything's Not Lost" with four fans.
  • 12 July – Gothenburg: Improvised birthday song with two fans and "Magic" with Luciia.
  • 15 July – Amsterdam: "Up&Up" with two fans.
  • 16 July – Amsterdam: "Barbie Girl" with two fans.
  • 18 July – Amsterdam: "Fly On" with a fan.
  • 19 July – Amsterdam: "Daddy" with four fans.
  • 20 September – Seattle: "Fly On" with three fans.
  • 22 September – Vancouver: "In My Place" with two fans and "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" with Bryan Adams.
  • 23 September – Vancouver: Improvised birthday song with two fans.
  • 27 September – San Diego: "Up&Up" with two fans.
  • 28 September – San Diego: "Abantabani" with the Mzansi Youth Choir.
  • 30 September – Pasadena: The Mzansi Youth Choir again.
  • 6 November – Tokyo: "The Astronaut" with a dedication to Jin.
  • 7 November – Tokyo: "Fly On" with two fans.
  • 11 November – Kaohsiung: "In My Place" with three fans.
  • 12 November – Kaohsiung: "Up&Up" with two fans.
  • 15 November – Jakarta: "Senja Teduh Pelita" with Maliq & D'essentials.
  • 18 November – Perth: "Song for Australia".
  • 19 November – Perth: "Magic" with a fan and "Song for Shane".
  • 22 November – Kuala Lumpur: "Magic" with two fans, "Sparks" with a dedication to a deceased fan and "Malaysian Rain".
Recurrent
  • Buenos Aires – "De Música Ligera" in all dates. The song featured Alberti and Bosio on the last two nights.
  • Coimbra – "Balada da Despedida" in all dates. The song featured Bandeira on the last two nights and Carminho joined her for the final one.
  • Barcelona – "Bamboléo" and "Volare" with the Gipsy Kings in all dates.
  • Manchester – "Sit Down" in all dates. The song featured Tim Booth on the last two nights.
  • Milan – "Oh Mia Bela Madunina" in the first three dates. The song featured Zucchero on the second night.
  • Various – "Everglow" was the most frequent Songbook request.

Tour dates

List of 2022 concerts, showing date, city, country, venue, opening acts, attendance and gross revenue
Date (2022) City Country Venue Opening acts Attendance Revenue
18 March San José Costa Rica Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica H.E.R.
MishCatt
86,199 / 86,199 $5,687,127
19 March
22 March Santo Domingo Dominican Republic Estadio Olímpico Félix Sánchez H.E.R.
La Marimba
30,524 / 30,524 $2,571,873
25 March Guadalupe Mexico Estadio BBVA Carla Morrison
DannyLux
112,262 / 112,262 $8,996,432
26 March
29 March Zapopan Estadio Akron 90,153 / 90,153 $8,190,681
30 March
3 April Mexico City Foro Sol 259,591 / 259,591 $19,544,924
4 April
6 April
7 April
6 May Dallas United States Cotton Bowl H.E.R.
Leila Pari
58,669 / 58,669 $6,065,763
8 May Houston NRG Stadium H.E.R.
Alaina Castillo
46,959 / 46,959 $5,413,072
12 May Glendale State Farm Stadium H.E.R.
Kacy Hill
42,849 / 42,849 $3,542,528
15 May Santa Clara Levi's Stadium H.E.R.
Bobby Gonz
50,791 / 50,791 $5,861,025
28 May Chicago Soldier Field H.E.R.
Drama
107,072 / 107,072 $10,969,930
29 May
1 June Landover FedExField H.E.R.
Shaed
47,133 / 47,133 $5,196,389
4 June East Rutherford MetLife Stadium H.E.R.
Bea Miller
117,240 / 117,240 $13,153,892
5 June
8 June Philadelphia Lincoln Financial Field H.E.R.
Lizzy McAlpine
57,415 / 57,415 $5,606,712
11 June Atlanta Mercedes-Benz Stadium H.E.R.
Mariah the Scientist
54,059 / 54,059 $5,913,613
14 June Tampa Raymond James Stadium H.E.R.
Gigi
55,980 / 55,980 $6,300,175
2 July Frankfurt Germany Deutsche Bank Park H.E.R.
Alli Neumann
138,282 / 138,282 $13,745,935
3 July
5 July London Grammar
Alli Neumann
8 July Warsaw Poland PGE Narodowy H.E.R.
Mery Spolsky
57,574 / 57,574 $4,576,813
10 July Berlin Germany Olympiastadion London Grammar
Alli Neumann
216,535 / 216,535 $20,389,783
12 July H.E.R.
Alli Neumann
13 July
16 July Saint-Denis France Stade de France H.E.R.
Gaumar
318,331 / 318,331 $28,035,164
17 July
19 July London Grammar
Lous and the Yakuza
20 July
5 August Brussels Belgium King Baudouin Stadium H.E.R.
Lous and the Yakuza
224,719 / 224,719 $20,007,105
6 August
8 August London Grammar
Lous and the Yakuza
9 August
12 August London England Wembley Stadium H.E.R.
Griff
464,839 / 464,839 $49,209,920
13 August
16 August London Grammar
Ibibio Sound Machine
17 August H.E.R.
Ibibio Sound Machine
20 August London Grammar
Laura Mvula
21 August
23 August Glasgow Scotland Hampden Park H.E.R.
Nina Nesbitt
106,209 / 106,209 $10,402,757
24 August London Grammar
Nina Nesbitt
10 September Rio de Janeiro Brazil Barra Olympic Park
13 September Lima Peru Estadio Nacional del Perú Camila Cabello
Andrea Martinez
85,845 / 85,845 $9,242,799
14 September
16 September Bogotá Colombia Estadio El Campín Camila Cabello
Mabiland
88,314 / 88,314 $8,062,927
17 September
20 September Santiago Chile Estadio Nacional de Chile Camila Cabello
Princesa Alba
256,916 / 256,916 $15,886,887
21 September
23 September
24 September
25 October Buenos Aires Argentina Estadio River Plate H.E.R.
Zoe Gotusso
626,841 / 626,841 $49,695,814
26 October
28 October
29 October
1 November
2 November H.E.R.
Clara Cava
4 November H.E.R.
Zoe Gotusso
5 November
7 November
8 November
List of 2023 concerts, showing date, city, country, venue, opening acts, attendance and gross revenue
Date (2023) City Country Venue Opening acts Attendance Revenue
10 March São Paulo Brazil Estádio do Morumbi Chvrches
Elana Dara
439,651 / 439,651 $40,104,881
11 March
13 March
14 March
17 March
18 March
21 March Curitiba Estádio Couto Pereira Chvrches
Clara x Sofia
85,776 / 85,776 $8,126,841
22 March
25 March Rio de Janeiro Estádio Olímpico Nilton Santos 211,012 / 211,012 $17,204,664
26 March
28 March
17 May Coimbra Portugal Estádio Cidade de Coimbra Griff
Bárbara Bandeira
208,284 / 208,284 $21,473,885
18 May
20 May
21 May
24 May Barcelona Spain Estadi Olímpic Lluís Companys Chvrches
Hinds
224,761 / 224,761 $27,262,896
25 May
27 May Chvrches
Ona Mafalda
28 May
31 May Manchester England Etihad Stadium Chvrches
Porij
195,874 / 195,874 $24,164,085
1 June
3 June
4 June
6 June Cardiff Wales Principality Stadium Chvrches
Hana Lili
119,280 / 119,280 $14,151,135
7 June
21 June Naples Italy Stadio Diego Armando Maradona Chvrches
Laila al Habash
93,341 / 93,341 $9,856,532
22 June
25 June Milan San Siro Chvrches
Mara Sattei
249,560 / 249,560 $29,439,180
26 June
28 June
29 June
1 July Zürich Switzerland Letzigrund Griff
Caroline Alves
95,055 / 95,055 $14,972,413
2 July
5 July Copenhagen Denmark Parken Stadium Griff
Oh Land
98,646 / 98,646 $12,230,710
6 July
8 July Gothenburg Sweden Ullevi Griff
Luciia
267,180 / 267,180 $26,242,821
9 July
11 July
12 July
15 July Amsterdam Netherlands Johan Cruyff Arena Griff
Zoë Tauran
217,609 / 217,609 $30,322,573
16 July
18 July
19 July
20 September Seattle United States Lumen Field H.E.R.
070 Shake
Bobby Gonz
60,342 / 60,342 $8,124,415
22 September Vancouver Canada BC Place 89,645 / 89,645 $12,405,571
23 September
27 September San Diego United States Snapdragon Stadium 64,130 / 64,130 $10,355,147
28 September
30 September Pasadena Rose Bowl 136,043 / 136,043 $19,019,116
1 October
6 November Tokyo Japan Tokyo Dome Yoasobi
7 November
11 November Kaohsiung Taiwan Kaohsiung National Stadium Accusefive
12 November
15 November Jakarta Indonesia Gelora Bung Karno Stadium Rahmania Astrini
18 November Perth Australia Optus Stadium Amy Shark
Thelma Plum
Adrian Dzvuke
19 November Tash Sultana
Thelma Plum
King Ibis
22 November Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Bukit Jalil National Stadium Bunga
List of 2024 concerts, showing date, city, country, venue, opening acts, attendance and gross revenue
Date (2024) City Country Venue Opening acts Attendance Revenue
19 January Bocaue Philippines Philippine Arena TBA
20 January
23 January Singapore Singapore National Stadium
24 January
26 January
27 January
30 January
31 January
3 February Bangkok Thailand Rajamangala Stadium
4 February
8 June Athens Greece Olympic Stadium
9 June
12 June Bucharest Romania Arena Națională
13 June
16 June Budapest Hungary Puskás Aréna
18 June
19 June
22 June Décines-Charpieu France Groupama Stadium
23 June
25 June
12 July Rome Italy Stadio Olimpico
13 July
15 July
16 July
20 July Düsseldorf Germany Merkur Spiel-Arena
21 July
23 July
27 July Helsinki Finland Helsinki Olympic Stadium
28 July
30 July
31 July
15 August Munich Germany Olympiastadion
17 August
18 August
21 August Vienna Austria Ernst-Happel-Stadion
22 August
24 August
25 August
29 August Dublin Ireland Croke Park
30 August
1 September
2 September
30 October Melbourne Australia Marvel Stadium PinkPantheress
Emmanuel Kelly
31 October
2 November
3 November
6 November Sydney Accor Stadium
7 November
9 November
10 November
13 November Auckland New Zealand Eden Park
15 November
16 November
Total 6,658,987 / 6,658,987 (100%) $667,726,905

Cancelled shows

List of 2022 cancelled concerts, showing date, city, country, venue and reason
Date (2022) City Country Venue Reason Ref.
26 April Inglewood United States SoFi Stadium Logistic and production issues
30 April

Personnel

Credits taken from the band's official tour book, which was released "In loving memory of Ben Farrey and Steve Strange".

Performing members
Management
  • Phil Harvey – CEO, manager
  • Arlene Moon – manager
  • Mandi Frost – manager
  • Jonathan Kessler – tour advisor
  • Alex Pollock – tour advisor
  • Marguerite Nguyen – tour manager
  • Orla Clarke – assistant tour manager
  • Andy Frost – road manager, head of security
  • Kim-Maree Penn – band security
  • Dan Green – audio producer
  • Rik Simpson – broadcast producer
  • Bill Rahko – Pro Tools director
  • Chris Salmon – director of communications
  • Sam Seager – head of visual content
  • Lauren Rauch – management coordinator
  • Lauren Evans – physiotherapist
  • Valeska Voiges – band chef
  • Emma Jane Randall – band assistant
  • Jessie Collins – band assistant
  • Claire Finbow – band assistant
  • Ria Sioux Byers – band tour assistant
  • Jen Milkis – assistant to Phil Harvey, creative coordinator
  • Luke Howell – sustainability officer
  • Bertie Knutzen – head of philanthropy
  • Debs Wild – web ambassador
Audio
  • Tony Smith – audio director
  • Chris Wood – monitor engineer
  • Nick Davis – monitor tech
  • Ali Viles – RF tech
  • James Smallwood – audio tech, RF tech assistant
  • Matt Latham – studio tech
  • Nick Mooney – audio crew chief
Audio crew
  • Suzy Mucciarone
  • Alex Hadjigeorgiou
  • Dom Thorne
  • Don Parks
  • Simon Hall
  • Joe Simmons
  • Tim Grant
  • Georgios Mavreas
  • Alex Martinez
Wristbands
  • Samantha Torres – lead pixel manager, crew chief
  • Garrett Fleming – pixel manager
  • Stuart Earnshaw – technician
  • Alex Huggins – technician
Videos
  • Ant Barrett – multi camera diretor
  • Joshua Koffman – screens diretor
  • Phil Johnston – video crew chief
  • Peter Laleman - head of LED
  • Owen Evans – engineer (server speciality)
  • Chris Farrants – engineer (vision speciality)
  • Piotr Klimczyk – engineer (vision speciality)
  • Micah Williams – camera supervisor
Video crew
  • Gorgon Davies
  • Drew Welker
  • Lisa Baker
  • Maarten Deschacht
  • Michael Cordier
  • Jens Couckuijt
  • Matt Canter
  • James Cronly
  • Tina Clay
  • Manan Patel
  • Percy Vermeulen
  • John Prosser
Video content
  • Studio Flint
  • Fray Studio
  • North House
  • Luke Halls Studio
  • Victor Scorrano
  • Impossible Brief
  • Hello Charlie
  • Pilar Zeta
  • Conner Griffith
  • Mixed Emotions London
Band photo/videography
  • Anna Lee
  • P the Chemist
Merch
  • Paul Nolan – merchandise manager
  • Martine Wilson – merchandise manager
Communications
  • Turner Pollari – crew chief
  • Dalton McGuire – radios, IT, communications
Production
  • Chris Kansy – production manager
  • Jake Berry – production consultant
  • Eme Boucher – production coordinator
  • Kim Van Loon – production coordinator
  • Paul Traynor – stage manager
  • Russell Glenn – technical stage manager
  • Courtney Eusebio – tour accountant
  • Nichole Garcia – ticketing
  • Julia Whittle – show caller
Security
  • David White – FoH security
  • Adrian Murphy – BoH security
Backline
  • Laurie Jenkins – crew chief, drum tech
  • Craig Hope – guitar tech
  • Matt McGinn – guitar tech
  • Matt Tagliaferro – guitar tech
  • Paul Newman – bass tech
  • Eric Harris – keys and digital tech
  • Dan Roe – Pro Tools tech
  • Neil Cole – piano tech
  • Nicolette Santino – Angel Moon
Wardrobe and backstage
  • Beth Fenton – band clothing director, stylist
  • Tiffany Henry – dressing rooms, grooming, wardrobe
  • Fabio Borreani – dressing rooms assistant
  • Kylie Morris – dressing rooms hospitality
  • Tracy On – sous chef
  • Minh Nguyen – utilities
  • Michael Raven – laundry
  • Poppy Ogilvy – band tour assistant
  • Samara Henderson – BoH apprentice
Carpentry
  • Flory Turner – head carpenter
  • Michael Viehmeyer – inflatables, assistant stage manager
Carpenter crew
  • Bryan Humphries
  • Andrew Pearson
  • Andy Turner
  • Jan Legowski
  • Steve Carlsen
  • Pat Boyd
  • Corey Settle
Power
  • Mick McGillion – crew chief
  • Neil Whybrow – electrician
  • James Hardy – electrician
  • John Hardy – electrician
  • Mark Rennocks – generators operator
Lighting
  • Shaheem Litchmore – lighting director
  • Emilio Aguilar – FoH tech, operator
  • Daric Bassan – lighting crew chief
  • Dio Kollia – lighting apprentice
Lighting crew
  • Luke Dobson
  • Charlie Collins
  • Kyle Rutkowski
  • Kevin Royan
  • Rob Corman-Savage
  • Andrew Mueller
  • Calvin Mosier
  • Michelle Radogna
  • Emma Hart
  • Zach Boebel
Special effects
  • Michael Barrett-Bourmier – crew chief
  • Ashley Neal – effects operations, laser programming
Special effects crew
  • Michael Hartle
  • David Castillo
  • Alan Grant
  • Brien Carpenter
  • Victor Negron
  • Steffi Müller
  • Thornsten Stein
  • Bill Petrina
Design and art direction
  • Pilar Zeta, Victor Scorrano, Coldplay – original album artwork
  • Marcus Haney, Stevie Rae Gibbs, Anna Lee, P the Chemist – photo/videography
Creative
  • Misty Buckley – creative director, production designer
  • Richard Olivieri – art director
  • Holly Molcher – assistant art director, design draughter
  • Gloria Lamb – scenic art diretor, props
  • Grant Draper – creative project manager
  • Sooner Routhier – lighting designer
  • David Kennedy – SFX effects designer
  • Malcolm Birkett – technical set designer
  • Leo Flint – video designer
  • Dan Trenchard – video programmer
  • Matthew Kemp – lighting programmer PixMob
  • Luke Davies – assistant video designer
Charity partners
  • Rebecca White – Global Citizen representative
  • Garrick Dawson – Love Button Global Movement representative
  • Océane Bayard – KultureCity representative
Rigging crew
  • Bjorn Melchert (lead rigger)
  • Mark Kohorn
  • George Werner
  • Jonny Ackles
Energy zone
  • Michelle Ochoa – automation
  • Courtney Dodd – tech
  • Shariff Lovett – tech
  • Edwin Van Eekhout – energy floors
  • Tim Jansen – energy floors
  • Tim Benson – batteries
Barricades and cable ramps
  • Bjorn Steegen – crew chief
  • Koen Daems – tech
Live Nation promoters
  • Jared Braverman
  • Phil Bowdery
  • Casey Green
  • Sophia Burn
  • Redd Barua-Norton
SJM promoters
  • Simon Moran
  • Andy Redhead
  • Rob Ballantine
  • Matt Woolliscroft
Live Nation touring
  • Andrew Craig – in tour representative
  • Ariel Bojeun – sustainability
  • Lau Johannsen – VIP Nation
Booking agents
  • Marty Diamond, Larry Webman – Wasserman
  • Josh Javor, Hannah Edds – X-Ray Touring
Russells
  • Gavin Maude
  • Ryan Vince
Dales Evans & Co. Ltd.
  • Lester Dales
  • Paul Makin
  • Donna Nixon
  • Shelley Goldin
David Weise & Associates
  • David Weise
  • Rob Salzman
  • Glenn Frank
  • Dina Demas
  • Diana Clark
Steel and advance
  • Bart Durbin – site coordinator
  • Robert Hale – site coordinator
  • Erik Ehn – backstage advance coordinator
  • Ross Brown – catering advance
  • Samantha Smith – catering advance
  • Chris Salmon – tour book words
  • RabbitHole – tour book design

Gear

Credits taken from Projection, Lights & Staging News, with product quantities being represented between parenthesis whenever possible.

Lighting
  • MA Lighting grandMA3 Full Size Console (2)
  • MA Lighting grandMA3 Light Console (1)
  • MA Lighting Network Processing Units (10)
  • ACME Pixel Line IP Strobe (38)
  • ACME Thunderbolt (48)
  • Astera AX3 with Domes (80)
  • Ayrton Domino Profile S (66)
  • Ayrton Perseo Profile S (74)
  • Chauvet Professional Strike M (192)
  • Chauvet Professional Well Panel (12)
  • Claypaky Xtylos Aqua (74)
  • Robe BMFL FollowSpot (2)
  • Robe BMFL FollowSpot LT (12)
  • Robe RoboSpot Base Stations (7)
Video
  • Moonrise Arch: ROE Visual CB8 LED Panels
  • I-Mag Circles: ROE Visual CB8 LED Panels
  • Spheres: PRG 25mm LED Inflatable Spheres
  • Media Servers: Disguise GX 2C
Special Effects
  • FireOne Firing System (1)
  • X-Laser 36W Triton Unit (8)
  • X-Laser 10W Triton Audience Scanning Unit (8)
  • Arctos 120W Trident (1)
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Truss
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  • Tyler Truss 10' HUD Truss (8)
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See also

Notes

  1. ^ a b From 114 reported dates.
  2. ^ Infinity Ticket batches were sold only in pairs and had their locations selected at random, while values did not included possible taxes and fees.
  3. ^ a b The concert in Buenos Aires on 2 November 2022 was originally going to feature Gotusso as well, but she was replaced by Clara Cava due to illness.
  4. ^ a b c The concerts in Berlin on 10 and 12 July 2022 were originally going to feature Zoe Wees, but she was replaced by Neumann due to illness.
  5. ^ a b c The concerts in Copenhagen on 5 and 6 July 2023 were originally going to feature Jada, but she was replaced by Oh Land due to pregnancy complications.
  6. ^ a b c The concerts in Manchester on 31 May and 1 June 2023 included a surprise set from the Oasis Academy Temple Steel Band before the opening acts.
  7. ^ Before the shows in Bogotá, however, the song did not featured this extension.
  8. ^ Before the shows in Bogotá, however, the song was used as the ending of Act II.
  9. ^ Six stars: GAFFA. Five: Daily Express, Evening Standard, Glasgow Times, and iNews. Four: AD, Rolling Stone UK, and The Scotsman.
  10. ^ Credited to American tour manager Marguerite Nguyen instead of Coldplay.
  11. ^ The concert in Glendale on 12 May 2022 was originally scheduled for 3 May 2022, but it was rescheduled due to logistical reasons.
  12. ^ The concert in Santa Clara on 15 May 2022 was originally scheduled for 23 April 2022, but it was rescheduled due to logistical reasons.
  13. ^ The concert in Saint-Denis on 17 July 2022 included an audio-only broadcast for free on Coldplay's mobile tour application.
  14. ^ The concert in London on 21 August 2022 was originally scheduled for 19 August 2022, but it was rescheduled due to London Underground workers' national strike.
  15. ^ The concert in Rio de Janeiro on 10 September 2022 was part of the Rock in Rio festival.
  16. ^ The concert in Lima on 13 September 2022 was originally scheduled for 20 September 2022, but it was rescheduled due to logistical reasons.
  17. ^ The concert in Buenos Aires on 28 October 2022 was broadcast in various cinemas worldwide.
  18. ^ a b c d e f The concerts in São Paulo on 10–18 March 2023 were originally scheduled for 15–22 October 2022 at Allianz Parque, but they were rescheduled due to illness.
  19. ^ a b The concerts in Rio de Janeiro on 25 and 26 March 2023 were originally scheduled for 11 and 12 October 2022, but they were rescheduled due to illness.

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