Many Coldplay fans in India were disappointed when tickets for the band’s Mumbai concerts on January 18, 19, and 21, 2025, quickly sold out. However, there’s still an exciting opportunity to watch Coldplay perform live—without breaking the bank or resorting to overpriced tickets from unauthorized sellers.
Coldplay is slated to perform in Abu Dhabi on January 11, 2025, at Zayed Sports City Stadium, and fans can secure their spot during the ticket presale starting on September 25. You can book up to four tickets, provided you registered on Coldplay’s official website by September 23. The general sale opens on September 27, 2024, giving you another chance to grab tickets directly from the band’s website.
Interestingly, for non-Mumbai residents, attending the Abu Dhabi concert might actually be more affordable than the Mumbai shows. Five-star hotels around the DY Patil Stadium, where Coldplay will perform in Navi Mumbai, are charging close to Rs 1 lakh per night during the concert days, significantly raising the total cost for those traveling to Mumbai.
Ticket Prices Comparison
Ticket prices for Coldplay’s Mumbai concert, part of their Music of the Spheres tour, ranged from Rs 2,500 to Rs 35,000 during the initial sale on BookMyShow on September 22. Currently, resale prices have skyrocketed to Rs 29,418 for the cheapest ticket on platforms like Viagogo.
On the other hand, ticket prices for the Abu Dhabi concert are much more reasonable, starting at Rs 4,441. This stark difference makes Abu Dhabi an attractive option for those looking to see Coldplay live at a more affordable price.
Travel Costs
Even factoring in the cost of travel, Abu Dhabi might be a better financial decision. For instance, a flight from New Delhi to Abu Dhabi on January 10, 2025, will cost approximately Rs 11,469 for a one-way ticket. A round trip would come to around Rs 20,880 per person (according to MakeMyTrip). Meanwhile, the cheapest nonstop flight from Bengaluru costs Rs 16,661.
Additional Expenses
Beyond flights, other costs include accommodation and meals. While premium hotels in Abu Dhabi are significantly less expensive than those in Mumbai during the concert days, you can expect to spend around Rs 35,000 for two nights at a good hotel, plus Rs 20,000 on gourmet meals and Rs 15,000 on additional expenses like cigarettes and alcohol. Including airport transfers, local travel, visa fees, and mid-tier concert tickets, the total cost for attending the Abu Dhabi concert could be around Rs 1.7 lakh—a comparable or even better deal than attending the Mumbai show given the inflated hotel prices during the concert.
Missed Out? Try Hong Kong
If you miss both the Mumbai and Abu Dhabi shows, don’t worry. Coldplay will continue their tour in Hong Kong, with performances scheduled for April 9, 11, and 12, 2025, at Kai Tak Stadium. Tickets will go on sale on October 10, 2024, via the band’s official website. This gives fans yet another opportunity to see the band live in a new and exciting location.
In short, while Mumbai tickets may be hard to come by or too expensive, Coldplay’s Abu Dhabi show offers a more accessible and potentially more affordable way for Indian fans to experience their favorite band live.
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