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Coldplay has just unleashed the full itinerary for their massive 2026 world tour – and fans are already losing their minds.

The band confirmed today that the “Music of the Spheres: Infinite Horizons” tour will feature exactly 32 stadium and arena shows, kicking off in April 2026 and running through December. Chris Martin described the run as “the most open-hearted and far-reaching tour we’ve ever done,” promising evolving setlists, groundbreaking production, and an even deeper commitment to sustainability than their previous record-breaking campaign.

Here is the official 32-date schedule:

North America (12 dates)

• April 17 – Vancouver, BC – BC Place
• April 20 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field
• April 24 – San Francisco, CA – Levi’s Stadium
• April 28 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium (2 nights)
• May 3 – Phoenix, AZ – State Farm Stadium
• May 7 – Denver, CO – Empower Field at Mile High
• May 11 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
• May 15 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre
• May 19 – Boston, MA – Gillette Stadium
• May 23 – New York, NY – MetLife Stadium (2 nights)

Europe (14 dates)

• June 12 – Dublin, Ireland – Croke Park
• June 16 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium (3 nights)
• June 23 – Paris, France – Stade de France (2 nights)
• June 28 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Johan Cruijff ArenA
• July 2 – Berlin, Germany – Olympiastadion
• July 6 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Parken Stadium
• July 10 – Stockholm, Sweden – Tele2 Arena
• July 14 – Warsaw, Poland – PGE Narodowy
• July 18 – Milan, Italy – San Siro
• July 22 – Madrid, Spain – Civitas Metropolitano
• July 26 – Lisbon, Portugal – Estádio da Luz

Australia (6 dates)

• November 6 – Perth, Australia – Optus Stadium
• November 10 – Melbourne, Australia – Melbourne Cricket Ground (2 nights)
• November 15 – Sydney, Australia – Accor Stadium (2 nights)
• November 20 – Brisbane, Australia – Suncorp Stadium

The tour will feature the same eco-innovations that made the original Music of the Spheres run the most sustainable stadium tour ever: 100% renewable energy where possible, kinetic dance floors, solar-powered charging stations, and a pledge to plant a tree for every ticket sold. New additions include expanded use of the Xyloband system synced to fan phones for continent-wide light shows and AR experiences via the Coldplay app.

Setlist expectations are sky-high. Chris Martin has teased “a completely different show every night,” with deeper album cuts, fan-voted rarities, brand-new tracks from the upcoming 2026 album, and collaborative moments with local artists in select cities.

Presale for Coldplay’s Infinity Fan Club members and select credit card holders begins next week, with general onsale following shortly after. VIP packages include early entry, exclusive merchandise, pre-show soundchecks, and carbon-offset travel credits.

Social media has already exploded. #Coldplay2026 and #InfiniteHorizons are trending worldwide, with fans posting emotional reactions: “32 dates and I’m still not sure I’ll get tickets,” “Wembley three nights again? My heart can’t take this,” and “They’re finally coming to Australia again – I’m crying.”

Coldplay’s 2026 tour isn’t just a concert series. It’s a global celebration, a sustainability statement, and – if the last tour is anything to go by – a life-changing experience for millions.

Full ticket details, venue information, and the official announcement video are live now at coldplay.com.

The wait is over. The infinite horizons are coming.

Coldplay has just unleashed the full itinerary for their massive 2026 world tour – and fans are already losing their minds.

The band confirmed today that the “Music of the Spheres: Infinite Horizons” tour will feature exactly 32 stadium and arena shows, kicking off in April 2026 and running through December. Chris Martin described the run as “the most open-hearted and far-reaching tour we’ve ever done,” promising evolving setlists, groundbreaking production, and an even deeper commitment to sustainability than their previous record-breaking campaign.

Here is the official 32-date schedule:

North America (12 dates)

• April 17 – Vancouver, BC – BC Place
• April 20 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field
• April 24 – San Francisco, CA – Levi’s Stadium
• April 28 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium (2 nights)
• May 3 – Phoenix, AZ – State Farm Stadium
• May 7 – Denver, CO – Empower Field at Mile High
• May 11 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
• May 15 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre
• May 19 – Boston, MA – Gillette Stadium
• May 23 – New York, NY – MetLife Stadium (2 nights)

Europe (14 dates)

• June 12 – Dublin, Ireland – Croke Park
• June 16 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium (3 nights)
• June 23 – Paris, France – Stade de France (2 nights)
• June 28 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Johan Cruijff ArenA
• July 2 – Berlin, Germany – Olympiastadion
• July 6 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Parken Stadium
• July 10 – Stockholm, Sweden – Tele2 Arena
• July 14 – Warsaw, Poland – PGE Narodowy
• July 18 – Milan, Italy – San Siro
• July 22 – Madrid, Spain – Civitas Metropolitano
• July 26 – Lisbon, Portugal – Estádio da Luz

Australia (6 dates)

• November 6 – Perth, Australia – Optus Stadium
• November 10 – Melbourne, Australia – Melbourne Cricket Ground (2 nights)
• November 15 – Sydney, Australia – Accor Stadium (2 nights)
• November 20 – Brisbane, Australia – Suncorp Stadium

The tour will feature the same eco-innovations that made the original Music of the Spheres run the most sustainable stadium tour ever: 100% renewable energy where possible, kinetic dance floors, solar-powered charging stations, and a pledge to plant a tree for every ticket sold. New additions include expanded use of the Xyloband system synced to fan phones for continent-wide light shows and AR experiences via the Coldplay app.

Setlist expectations are sky-high. Chris Martin has teased “a completely different show every night,” with deeper album cuts, fan-voted rarities, brand-new tracks from the upcoming 2026 album, and collaborative moments with local artists in select cities.

Presale for Coldplay’s Infinity Fan Club members and select credit card holders begins next week, with general onsale following shortly after. VIP packages include early entry, exclusive merchandise, pre-show soundchecks, and carbon-offset travel credits.

Social media has already exploded. #Coldplay2026 and #InfiniteHorizons are trending worldwide, with fans posting emotional reactions: “32 dates and I’m still not sure I’ll get tickets,” “Wembley three nights again? My heart can’t take this,” and “They’re finally coming to Australia again – I’m crying.”

Coldplay’s 2026 tour isn’t just a concert series. It’s a global celebration, a sustainability statement, and – if the last tour is anything to go by – a life-changing experience for millions.

Full ticket details, venue information, and the official announcement video are live now at coldplay.com.

The wait is over. The infinite horizons are coming.

Coldplay has just unleashed the full itinerary for their massive 2026 world tour – and fans are already losing their minds.

The band confirmed today that the “Music of the Spheres: Infinite Horizons” tour will feature exactly 32 stadium and arena shows, kicking off in April 2026 and running through December. Chris Martin described the run as “the most open-hearted and far-reaching tour we’ve ever done,” promising evolving setlists, groundbreaking production, and an even deeper commitment to sustainability than their previous record-breaking campaign.

Here is the official 32-date schedule:

North America (12 dates)

• April 17 – Vancouver, BC – BC Place
• April 20 – Seattle, WA – Lumen Field
• April 24 – San Francisco, CA – Levi’s Stadium
• April 28 – Los Angeles, CA – SoFi Stadium (2 nights)
• May 3 – Phoenix, AZ – State Farm Stadium
• May 7 – Denver, CO – Empower Field at Mile High
• May 11 – Chicago, IL – Soldier Field
• May 15 – Toronto, ON – Rogers Centre
• May 19 – Boston, MA – Gillette Stadium
• May 23 – New York, NY – MetLife Stadium (2 nights)

Europe (14 dates)

• June 12 – Dublin, Ireland – Croke Park
• June 16 – London, UK – Wembley Stadium (3 nights)
• June 23 – Paris, France – Stade de France (2 nights)
• June 28 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – Johan Cruijff ArenA
• July 2 – Berlin, Germany – Olympiastadion
• July 6 – Copenhagen, Denmark – Parken Stadium
• July 10 – Stockholm, Sweden – Tele2 Arena
• July 14 – Warsaw, Poland – PGE Narodowy
• July 18 – Milan, Italy – San Siro
• July 22 – Madrid, Spain – Civitas Metropolitano
• July 26 – Lisbon, Portugal – Estádio da Luz

Australia (6 dates)

• November 6 – Perth, Australia – Optus Stadium
• November 10 – Melbourne, Australia – Melbourne Cricket Ground (2 nights)
• November 15 – Sydney, Australia – Accor Stadium (2 nights)
• November 20 – Brisbane, Australia – Suncorp Stadium

The tour will feature the same eco-innovations that made the original Music of the Spheres run the most sustainable stadium tour ever: 100% renewable energy where possible, kinetic dance floors, solar-powered charging stations, and a pledge to plant a tree for every ticket sold. New additions include expanded use of the Xyloband system synced to fan phones for continent-wide light shows and AR experiences via the Coldplay app.

Setlist expectations are sky-high. Chris Martin has teased “a completely different show every night,” with deeper album cuts, fan-voted rarities, brand-new tracks from the upcoming 2026 album, and collaborative moments with local artists in select cities.

Presale for Coldplay’s Infinity Fan Club members and select credit card holders begins next week, with general onsale following shortly after. VIP packages include early entry, exclusive merchandise, pre-show soundchecks, and carbon-offset travel credits.

Social media has already exploded. #Coldplay2026 and #InfiniteHorizons are trending worldwide, with fans posting emotional reactions: “32 dates and I’m still not sure I’ll get tickets,” “Wembley three nights again? My heart can’t take this,” and “They’re finally coming to Australia again – I’m crying.”

Coldplay’s 2026 tour isn’t just a concert series. It’s a global celebration, a sustainability statement, and – if the last tour is anything to go by – a life-changing experience for millions.

Full ticket details, venue information, and the official announcement video are live now at coldplay.com.

The wait is over. The infinite horizons are coming.

The lights at Wembley Stadium dimmed to a single spotlight.

Chris Martin stepped forward alone, barefoot, wearing a plain white T-shirt and jeans—the same simplicity he wore when he first demoed the song in a tiny London flat nine years earlier. The band stayed silent at the back of the stage. No one knew what was coming.

He took a long breath, looked out at the sea of 90,000 faces (though it felt like 25,000 were breathing with him in that moment), and said quietly:

“I wrote this in 2016. I recorded it alone one night when I couldn’t sleep. Then I listened back once… and I hid it. I wasn’t ready to say it. I didn’t think anyone else needed to hear it. But over the years I kept coming back to it. Tonight feels like the right time. So here it is.”

A soft, trembling piano line began—sparse, almost fragile. Then Chris started to sing.

The song—now called “Still Here”—is a hushed, devastating meditation on grief, guilt, the fear of being truly seen, and the quiet decision to keep going anyway. The opening lines landed like a confession:

“I smiled through the interviews while the house was on fire Told the world I was okay while I was burning alive Kept your name in my throat like a stone I couldn’t cry Pretended I was flying when I was learning how to die”

By the first chorus the entire stadium had become part of the arrangement. Twenty-five thousand voices joined—not shouting, but singing—softly at first, then stronger, as if they recognised every word even though they’d never heard it before. Phones rose like thousands of tiny lanterns. Tears streamed openly down faces in every section.

The second verse grew rawer:

“I carried your absence like a child I couldn’t save Wrote every happy song to keep you in the grave I’m still here breaking open in the light you couldn’t take Still here, still hurting, still learning how to stay”

When the final note faded, silence held for almost ten seconds—an eternity in a stadium that size—before the roar arrived. Not the usual stadium explosion. Something deeper. Grateful. Wounded. Healed, just a little.

Chris stood motionless, eyes closed, tears shining under the lights. He whispered “Thank you” into the mic, barely audible, then walked offstage without another word. The band never played another note that night. The show ended there.

Hours later the live recording was quietly uploaded to streaming platforms—no announcement, no artwork, just the audio titled “Still Here (Live at Wembley 2025)”. Within 24 hours it became the fastest-rising track of Coldplay’s career. Fans began sharing stories in the comments: losses of parents, siblings, partners, friends. The song didn’t explain their pain—it simply sat with it.

In a rare follow-up interview with BBC Radio 1 a week later, Chris said:

“I protected that song because I thought the truth in it was too heavy. Turns out the world had grown heavy enough to hold it with me. Hearing everyone sing it back… that was the moment I finally stopped hiding.”

Some songs are not forgotten. They are guarded. Kept in the dark until the light is strong enough to receive them.

On a summer night in 2025, 25,000 voices proved the world was finally ready.

The lights at Wembley Stadium dimmed to a single spotlight.

Chris Martin stepped forward alone, barefoot, wearing a plain white T-shirt and jeans—the same simplicity he wore when he first demoed the song in a tiny London flat nine years earlier. The band stayed silent at the back of the stage. No one knew what was coming.

He took a long breath, looked out at the sea of 90,000 faces (though it felt like 25,000 were breathing with him in that moment), and said quietly:

“I wrote this in 2016. I recorded it alone one night when I couldn’t sleep. Then I listened back once… and I hid it. I wasn’t ready to say it. I didn’t think anyone else needed to hear it. But over the years I kept coming back to it. Tonight feels like the right time. So here it is.”

A soft, trembling piano line began—sparse, almost fragile. Then Chris started to sing.

The song—now called “Still Here”—is a hushed, devastating meditation on grief, guilt, the fear of being truly seen, and the quiet decision to keep going anyway. The opening lines landed like a confession:

“I smiled through the interviews while the house was on fire Told the world I was okay while I was burning alive Kept your name in my throat like a stone I couldn’t cry Pretended I was flying when I was learning how to die”

By the first chorus the entire stadium had become part of the arrangement. Twenty-five thousand voices joined—not shouting, but singing—softly at first, then stronger, as if they recognised every word even though they’d never heard it before. Phones rose like thousands of tiny lanterns. Tears streamed openly down faces in every section.

The second verse grew rawer:

“I carried your absence like a child I couldn’t save Wrote every happy song to keep you in the grave I’m still here breaking open in the light you couldn’t take Still here, still hurting, still learning how to stay”

When the final note faded, silence held for almost ten seconds—an eternity in a stadium that size—before the roar arrived. Not the usual stadium explosion. Something deeper. Grateful. Wounded. Healed, just a little.

Chris stood motionless, eyes closed, tears shining under the lights. He whispered “Thank you” into the mic, barely audible, then walked offstage without another word. The band never played another note that night. The show ended there.

Hours later the live recording was quietly uploaded to streaming platforms—no announcement, no artwork, just the audio titled “Still Here (Live at Wembley 2025)”. Within 24 hours it became the fastest-rising track of Coldplay’s career. Fans began sharing stories in the comments: losses of parents, siblings, partners, friends. The song didn’t explain their pain—it simply sat with it.

In a rare follow-up interview with BBC Radio 1 a week later, Chris said:

“I protected that song because I thought the truth in it was too heavy. Turns out the world had grown heavy enough to hold it with me. Hearing everyone sing it back… that was the moment I finally stopped hiding.”

Some songs are not forgotten. They are guarded. Kept in the dark until the light is strong enough to receive them.

On a summer night in 2025, 25,000 voices proved the world was finally ready.