Coldplay's much-awaited return to India after nine years has created a massive buzz, but ticket sales for their concerts in Mumbai, scheduled for January 2025, faced major setbacks.
Bookings for the British band's Music Of The Spheres World Tour went live at 12 pm IST on BookMyShow.
However, the website and app both crashed due to the overwhelming traffic, leaving many fans frustrated. Tickets, originally set to go live at noon, were only available after 12:18 pm, and some fans continued to face issues booking even after that.
Ticket prices for the Mumbai shows ranged from Rs 2,500 to Rs 12,500, with lounge seats priced as high as Rs 35,000, offering an elevated viewing experience with food and beverage services. Each transaction was limited to a maximum of eight tickets.
Despite the technical glitches, the tickets for the two scheduled concerts on January 18 and 19 at the DY Patil Sports Stadium sold out quickly. The huge demand prompted Coldplay to add a third show on January 21, which was also met with an enthusiastic response.
As tickets sold out within hours, many fans turned to unofficial platforms in hopes of securing tickets. This led BookMyShow to issue a warning on its social media, cautioning fans against purchasing from unauthorized sellers.
The platform emphasized that any tickets bought outside of BookMyShow would be considered invalid and that ticket scalping is illegal in India. They urged fans to avoid scams by only purchasing through official channels.
A 'BookMyShow' spokesperson addressed the initial issues, explaining that a queueing system had been implemented to manage the overwhelming demand, which was further complicated by suspicious traffic. Despite the delays, the platform ensured minimal disruption for genuine fans.
Coldplay’s 2025 Mumbai, India concerts will be part of their ongoing world tour, which kicks off in Melbourne, Australia, in October 2024, and ends at London’s Wembley Stadium in August 2025. Their last performance in India was in 2016 during the Global Citizen Festival, and their return has excited fans across the country.
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