Nov 16, 2024 12:23 PM IST
The highly anticipated ticket bookings for Coldplay‘s fourth concert in India commenced promptly at 12 PM on Saturday. Fans will gather at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on January 25, 2025, for what promises to be an unforgettable experience.
Coldplay Ahmedabad concert queues run into lakhs on BookMyShow
Fans disappointed again
In a wave of frustration, several fans took to X to voice their discontent over facing exhaustive queues yet again during their third attempt at securing tickets. The booking for Coldplay’s trio of concerts in Mumbai, scheduled for January 2025, became open last month in two separate phases. Unfortunately, lakhs of eager fans were unable to complete their transactions due to staggering queues that reportedly swelled to 8 lakhs on BookMyShow.
An X user, whose queue number hovered around a staggering 3.5 lakh, shared a screenshot of their status and lamented, “Why is @bookmyshow forcing me to look at my JEE main rank again and again?” Another fan, also caught in the long wait at around the 3 lakh mark, humorously remarked, “Even if we had 2 Narendra Modi Stadiums, I would still not get it (smiling with tear emoji).” This anxiety among fans has been compounded by BookMyShow’s announcement that the Ahmedabad concert will be the largest of Coldplay’s illustrious career, thanks to the expansive capacity of the Narendra Modi Stadium in Motera, which accommodates over 1 lakh attendees.
About Coldplay’s India tour
Back in September, the international music sensation Coldplay revealed their plans for two shows on January 18 and 19, 2025, at the DY Patil Sports Stadium. The band subsequently added a third concert on January 21 at the same venue due to overwhelming demand from their devoted fanbase.
The recent revelation of a fourth show in Ahmedabad arises amidst significant concern regarding allegations of black marketing of tickets. Reports specify that the tickets for these highly coveted concerts were sold out within mere minutes, prompting a probe by the Enforcement Directorate into the suspicious and illegal ticket sales associated with concerts by Coldplay and Diljit Dosanjh. Many tickets that rapidly disappeared from online platforms then reappeared on unauthorized resale sites, often at exorbitantly inflated prices.
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What challenges did Anand Sharma face while trying to secure tickets for the Coldplay concert in Ahmedabad?
**Interview with Anand Sharma, a Coldplay Superfan**
**Editor:** Thank you for joining us today, Anand. As a dedicated Coldplay fan, how excited are you about the upcoming concert in Ahmedabad on January 25, 2025?
**Anand:** Thank you for having me! I’m absolutely thrilled. Coldplay’s concerts are always a spectacular experience, and the fact that they’re coming back to India for a fourth time makes it even more special. I’ve attended their previous concerts, and I can’t wait to see them perform live again!
**Editor:** There have been reports of long queues and disappointment among fans trying to secure tickets. How has your experience been trying to get tickets this time?
**Anand:** It has been quite an uphill battle, unfortunately. This time, the queues on platforms like BookMyShow ran into lakhs, and many fans—including myself—were stuck for hours without success. It’s a mixed blessing because it shows how much love and demand there is for their music in India, but it’s frustrating to experience these issues.
**Editor:** We’ve seen many fans expressing their frustrations on social media. What do you think could be done to improve the ticketing process for such high-demand events?
**Anand:** Absolutely. I think ticketing platforms need to enhance their infrastructure to handle the large volume of traffic. More transparency on how tickets are allocated would also help alleviate some of the frustration. It would be great if there could be a lottery system or a waiting list to give everyone a fair chance.
**Editor:** If you do manage to get your hands on a ticket this time around, what are you most looking forward to about the concert?
**Anand:** I’m looking forward to the atmosphere! Coldplay knows how to create an unforgettable experience, from the fantastic light shows to the energy of the crowd. I’m also curious about which songs they’ll include in their setlist this time, especially since they’re promoting their latest album, *Music Of The Spheres*. It’s always thrilling to hear their new music live!
**Editor:** Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Anand. Here’s hoping you and all the fans get to see Coldplay perform live in January!
**Anand:** Thank you so much! Fingers crossed!
