Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres World Tour” has ignited stadiums around the world with its cosmic energy since the band’s first show in Costa Rica. From record-shattering ticket sales to eco-conscious initiatives, this tour has been a dazzling odyssey of new and old anthems, uniting hearts under a sky full of sustainable stars.
The British rock band’s world tour is more than a series of concerts around the world; it is a global phenomenon that has redefined the live music experience. The tour began in 2022 to promote their ninth and tenth studio albums, “Music of the Spheres” and “Moon Music.” So far, the tour has been a visual spectacle, featuring heartfelt performances and groundbreaking sustainability efforts that have garnered numerous praises from eco-friendly individuals and organisations.
“Music of the Spheres World Tour” is the biggest rock tour in history, according to Billboard, with a setlist that weaves classics like “Yellow” and “Viva La Vida” with fresh hits like “feelslikeimfallinginlove.”
Beyond the music, Coldplay’s commitment to reducing carbon emissions by 59% compared to their previous tour sets a new standard for the industry. From glowing wristbands to kinetic dance floors, this tour is a celebration of life, creativity, and care for the planet.
Tour overview
Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres World Tour,” which began on March 18, 2022, at Estadio Nacional in San José, Costa Rica, is a monumental trek supporting their albums “Music of the Spheres” and “Moon Music.” The tour is a triumphant return to live performances after the COVID-19 pandemic.
After 225 nights across 80 cities, the tour is scheduled to conclude on September 8, 2025, at London’s Wembley Stadium. Unlike their previous album, “Everyday Life,” released in 2019, which they chose not to tour due to environmental concerns, this tour embraces bold sustainability initiatives, including a pledge to cut CO₂ emissions by 50%. By June 2025, the tour had already sold over 12 million tickets, making it the best-selling tour in history, surpassing even Elton John and U2 in gross revenue and attendance.
The tour’s production is a spectacle, featuring biodegradable confetti, sustainable pyrotechnics with reduced chemical impact, and PixMob wristbands made from compostable materials, replacing the earlier Xylobands. These wristbands light up in sync with the music, creating a mesmerising, unified audience experience.
The setlist is typically around 25 songs, blending iconic tracks like “Clocks,” “Fix You,” and “A Sky Full of Stars” with new releases such as “WE PRAY” and “ALL MY LOVE.” The band introduced guest artists, including Yoasobi in Asia and Ayra Starr in North America, to add local flavour to each show, while the tour’s four-act structure, Planets, Moons, Stars, and Home, takes audiences on an emotional and cosmic journey lasting over two hours.
Grossing records
As of August 2024, Coldplay’s “Music of the Spheres World Tour” had grossed over $1.269 billion, making it the highest-grossing rock tour in history, according to Billboard. This figure was reported through 194 of 223 shows, which accounts for an average of $6.54 million per show and 58,897 tickets sold per night at an average price of $111.07. The tour surpassed $1 billion by July 2024, outpacing Elton John’s “Farewell Yellow Brick Road Tour” in gross revenue and U2’s “360° Tour” in ticket sales, with a total of 11.426 million tickets sold by June 2025, extending to over 12 million by mid-2025, as noted by Music Week. This makes it the best-selling tour ever, a record Coldplay has continually expanded.
The July 2024 European leg, including stops in Rome, boasts a figure of about $29.4 million from 252,000 tickets sold, while the Helsinki show contributed $23.3 million from 4 shows alone.
Latin America set a regional record, with Argentina’s 10-show run in 2022 generating over $100 million. Their commitment to donating 10% of UK proceeds to the Music Venue Trust also highlights a balance between profit and social good. With 22 shows remaining, including stops in North America and the UK, the tour is projected to approach $1.5 billion, cementing its place as a financial juggernaut in live music history.
Interesting facts about the tour
The London outfit’s “Music of the Spheres World Tour” is packed with unique elements that make each show unforgettable. One of the tour’s standout features is the use of PixMob wristbands, which replaced the iconic Xylobands from earlier tours.
These bands were made from 100% compostable materials and light up in sync with the music, creating a sea of glowing colours across stadiums. During songs like “A Sky Full of Stars,” the wristbands pulse in unison, transforming the audience into a living, breathing light show.
Coldplay collects, sterilises, and reuses over 90% of these wristbands after each performance, aligning with their sustainability goals. Fans are encouraged to return them for recycling, with many venues offering drop-off points to support the initiative.
Also, the tour’s eco-friendly innovations are equally captivating. The band introduced kinetic dance floors and power bikes, which enable fans to generate electricity by dancing or pedalling, thereby powering the band’s C-stage performances.
In a world first for stadium shows, the 2025 Wembley concerts will run entirely on solar, wind, and kinetic energy, with a specially designed electric battery system. Coldplay’s commitment to sustainability extends to biodegradable confetti, which requires less compressed gas for ignition, and pyrotechnics with reduced chemical impact, ensuring a lower environmental footprint without sacrificing spectacle.
The band also partners with local food banks to donate surplus catering, offering plant-based and meat-free options as standard, and composts organic waste, including vegetable scraps.
During select shows, Chris Martin invites audience members to ask questions via a “Human Heart” segment, fostering a personal connection. Surprise collaborations with local artists, such as Yoasobi in Japan or Thelma Plum in Australia, add regional flair, while covers like Maggie Rogers’ “Don’t Forget Me” or Aslan’s “Crazy World” surprise fans with fresh interpretations. The tour’s setlist is structured like a cosmic journey, with four acts—Planets, Moons, Stars, and Home—guiding audiences through an emotional narrative. Special moments, like the “Jumbotron Song,” a playful improv piece about people in the audience who are displayed on the jumbotron.
The band played in Ahmedabad, India, in January 2025; it was streamed by over 8.3 million viewers on Disney+ Hotstar. Meanwhile, a 2022 performance in Buenos Aires reached 81 countries via live broadcast, a first for a Latin American concert.
This, for the band, was a massive cultural milestone. The tour has also inspired fans to gather outside venues, with an estimated 34,000 fans without Coldplay tickets outside the stadium walls in Munich, singing along. These communal moments, paired with Coldplay’s message of love and unity, make the tour a celebration of music’s power to connect, inspire, and innovate.
The upcoming UK shows
Coldplay’s eight-concert tour, “Music of the Spheres World Tour,” will conclude its European leg with a historic run in the UK in August and September 2025, marking the finale of this record-breaking journey. The band will perform 12 shows across two venues: Hull’s Craven Park Stadium and London’s Wembley Stadium.
In Hull, Coldplay will play on August 18 and 19, 2025, at Craven Park, a rugby league stadium with a capacity of around 15,000, offering an intimate setting for a band accustomed to massive arenas. These shows are a nod to supporting smaller venues, with 10% of proceeds donated to the Music Venue Trust to bolster grassroots music spaces.
The tour’s grand finale will take place at Wembley Stadium, where Coldplay will perform a record-breaking 10 shows on August 22, 23, 26, 27, 30, and 31 and September 3, 4, 7, and 8, 2025. This surpasses Taylor Swift’s eight-show run at the same venue, solidifying Coldplay’s dominance in stadium touring.
The 90,000-capacity stadium in London will host over 900,000 fans across these dates, powered entirely by solar, wind, and kinetic energy, a world first for stadium concerts. Support acts include a stellar lineup: Ayra Starr, Beabadoobee, Tems, Elyanna, Chiedu Oraka, Chloe Qisha, and Gustavo Dudamel with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, ensuring diverse and dynamic opening performances.
To secure Coldplay London tickets, fans should monitor trusted resale platforms like Seatsnet.com, which provides alerts for newly available tickets and ensures secure transactions to avoid scams. Wembley operates a restricted bag policy and is a cashless venue, so attendees should prepare accordingly. Fans should also follow the band on all their social media platforms for up-to-date information on these shows.
Accessible seating is available by contacting Wembley’s hotline with proof of disability. Public transport is encouraged, aligning with Coldplay’s sustainability ethos, with free or low-cost options available through local authorities. These UK shows promise an unforgettable climax to a tour that has redefined the live music experience.
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