Music of the Spheres World Tour

The Music of the Spheres World Tour is the ongoing eighth concert tour undertaken by British rock band Coldplay. Announced on 14 October 2021, it is being staged to support their ninth (Music of the Spheres, 2021) and tenth (Moon Music, 2024) studio albums, with performances also marking their return to live entertainment following the COVID-19 pandemic. The band had not toured their previous record, Everyday Life (2019), because of environmental concerns. According to the plans they developed over the previous two years, CO2 emissions will be cut by 50% in comparison to the Head Full of Dreams Tour (2016–17).

Similar to the Mylo Xyloto Tour (2011–12), the concerts make extensive use of pyrotechnics and confetti. However, they were adapted to minimise the group's carbon footprint. Other ideas involved creating the first mobile rechargeable show battery in the world with BMW and planting a tree for every ticket sold. The tour began at Estadio Nacional de Costa Rica on 18 March 2022 and is scheduled to end at New Zealand's Eden Park on 16 November 2024. Coldplay received widespread acclaim from music critics, who praised the band for their musicianship, stage presence, joyfulness and production value.

With a global cultural impact, the Music of the Spheres World Tour surpassed $810.9 million in revenue from 7.66 million tickets across 132 dates, making it the third-highest-grossing and second-most attended tour of all time. The band also broke several records at the venues they visited. To celebrate the performances, Music of the Spheres: Live at River Plate (2023) was broadcast in cinemas around the world. Emissions from the concert run were reduced by 59%, leading Time to include Coldplay among the most influential climate action leaders on the planet. Similarly, Pollstar declared that they ushered into "a new era of sustainable touring".

Background
After the release of Coldplay's eighth album, Everyday Life (2019), Chris Martin said the band would not tour until they could ensure their shows are environmentally friendly, which led the record to be promoted with small charity concerts and a performance at the Amman Citadel in Jordan, broadcast by YouTube. On 14 October 2021, a day before Music of the Spheres was made available, the group posted on social media they would be returning to live shows following the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement was accompanied by a detailed 12 steps plan, which was developed in two years with environmental experts and set out how Coldplay would reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 50% compared to A Head Full of Dreams Tour (2016–17). To celebrate the album's release, they inaugurated Climate Pledge Arena on 22 October 2021. The event was broadcast by Amazon Prime Video and later followed by a performance at Expo 2020, while the concert run began in Costa Rica due to the country's renewable-energy-sourced power grid.

Ecological plan
A team of sustainability experts was commissioned to investigate Coldplay's carbon footprint and study how to reduce it. Alongside BMW, the band also developed the first ever mobile rechargeable show battery, which was made from recyclable BMW i3 batteries and powered concerts by using renewable resources such as hydrotreated vegetable oil, solar power and kinetic energy. Unavoidable emissions were offset according to Oxford's principles. They claimed a tree would be planted for every ticket sold through a global reforestation agreement with One Tree Planted as well. For transportation, the tour was routed to reduce air travel, ground freight used electric vehicles or biofuel and the band embarked on commercial flights whenever possible. In all of them, commercial and charter, an additional charge was paid to provide airplanes with Neste's sustainable aviation fuel, made from waste and residues such as used cooking oil.

The stages were built "from a combination of lightweight, low-carbon and re-usable materials including recycled steel", being also customized to incorporate low-energy displays, lasers, lighting set-ups and a PA system that consumed 50% less power, helping to reduce environmental noise outside. Similarly, delay towers had wind-turbines and unused seats had solar blankets.

For special effects, Coldplay used biodegradable confetti adapted to require less compressed gas for ignition, while pyrotechnics had new formulas to reduce or eliminate harmful chemicals and mitigate the explosive charge. Xylobands were substituted by PixMob wristbands made from 100% compostable materials and the band pledged to decrease their production by collecting, sterilising and recharging them after every show. To minimise food waste, they had crew catering menus that offered plant-based and meat-free options as the standard, sourced products from suppliers adept to regenerative agriculture techniques, supported the development of synthetic, lab-grown cultured meals, donated surplus to local food banks and composted organic waste such as vegetable peelings and scraps. The band also worked with venues to establish recycling programs, replace single-use water bottles with alternatives such as the Ball aluminium cups, include refill stations, introduce aerated taps, lower flushing toilets and reduce water pressure.

Fan accessibility
Coldplay partnered with SAP to develop a free mobile application for the tour which calculated the total carbon footprint generated by concert goers and encouraged them to take environmentally friendly travel options. Fans who committed to the effort were given a discount code on their merchandise store. Partners and vendors were carefully selected to provide high quality products made from natural fibres and re-usable materials, which were then packaged in recycled paper, card or compostable bags. Additionally, the band incorporated kinetic floors and stationary bicycles to venues to power the C-stage and further interact with attendees. They provided bass-delivering vests from SubPac and two sign language interpreters for concert goers with hearing loss as well, while guests who are blind or have low vision were offered a designated platform and touch tours before each show. In May 2022, the band announced Infinity Tickets, a limited set of $20 admissions for fans who could not afford standard prices.

Partnerships
In May 2022, The Times revealed Coldplay donated over £2.1 million to environmental causes through J Van Mars Foundation during the previous year. Aside from teaming up with One Tree Planted, the band continued their cooperation with ClientEarth, to which they have been patrons since 2010. Support to the Ocean Cleanup was declared as well, as they sponsored two watercrafts to collect plastic from polluted rivers before it reaches the sea in Malaysia. Other organizations endorsed by Coldplay include Global Citizen, The Food Forest Project, Sea Shepherd UK, Project Seagrass, Seafields, My Trees Trust, Farm Under the Radar, Project Quercus, Sustainable Food Trust, Global Tech Advocates, Knowledge Pele, Climeworks, Cleaner Seas Group, Conservation Collective and the Devon Environment Foundation, which have all assisted them to reach the tour's goal. Additionally, Imperial College London's Grantham Institute helped the band to study and publish their progress. In 2022, DHL announced they were partnering with Coldplay to provide expertise in sustainable logistics and transport solutions, while the following year saw an alliance with AIA Vitality in Indonesia.

Opening acts
American singer H.E.R. was the band's most frequent supporting act, opening for them in San José (with Mish Catt), Santo Domingo (with La Marimba), and Buenos Aires (with Zoe Gotusso) in 2022. During the first run across the United States, she was paired with a new act in each stop, those included Leila Pari (Dallas), Alaina Castillo (Houston), Kacy Hill (Glendale), Bobby Gonz (Santa Clara), Drama (Chicago), Shaed (Landover), Bea Miller (East Rutherford), Lizzy McAlpine (Philadelphia), Mariah the Scientist (Atlanta), and Gigi (Tampa). However, for the second leg in the continent, she was accompanied by 070 Shake and Gonz in all performances.

H.E.R. also took part in many dates from the first European batch, although occasionally replaced by London Grammar. They collaborated with Alli Neumann in Frankfurt and Berlin; Mery Spolsky in Warsaw; Gaumar and Lous and the Yakuza in Saint-Denis; and Nina Nesbitt in Glasgow. The former was additionally invited to the Brussels concerts, while the secondary openers at Wembley Stadium were Griff, Ibibio Sound Machine and Laura Mvula. Mexico had exclusively national supporters in the initial shows (Carla Morrison and DannyLux). Still in 2022, Camila Cabello played in Lima (with Andrea Martinez), Bogotá (with Mabiland), and Santiago (with Princesa Alba). Chvrches then followed Elana Dara (São Paulo) and Clara x Sofia (Curitiba and Rio de Janeiro) in 2023.

For the second European run, they held shows after Hinds (Barcelona), Ona Mafalda (Barcelona), Porij (Manchester), Hana Lili (Cardiff), Laila al Habash (Naples) and Mara Sattei (Milan), while Griff joined Bárbara Bandeira in Coimbra; Caroline Alves in Zürich; Oh Land in Copenhagen; Luciia in Gothenburg; and Zoë Tauran in Amsterdam. A few months later, Coldplay announced the openers for Tokyo (Yoasobi), Kaohsiung (Accusefive), Jakarta (Rahmania Astrini), Kuala Lumpur (Bunga), Bocaue (Jikamarie), Singapore (Jasmine Sokko, Rriley, and Jinan Laetitia), and Bangkok (Valentina Ploy). Oceania had seven guests: Thelma Plum, Amy Shark, Tash Sultana, Adrian Dzvuke, King Ibis, PinkPantheress and Emmanuel Kelly. Europe's third stint featured Maisie Peters, Janelle Monáe and Maggie Rogers, who had to team up with Antonia Kaouri (Athens), Emaa (Bucharest), Solére (Budapest), Alma (Helsinki), Ronisia (Décines-Charpieu), Rose Villain (Rome), Wees (Düsseldorf), Wilhelmine (Munich), Oska (Vienna), and Aby Coulibaly (Dublin).

Concert synopsis
Martin mentioned that the concert was divided into four acts because it is "a journey traveling outwards into the unknown to then come home having learned something new. This is represented both visually and with what songs fit into what act". Following the support performances, two guest speakers (usually from the visited country) greet the attendees and introduce a video with Coldplay's sustainability efforts. It runs for about three minutes and features "Light Through the Veins" by Jon Hopkins as its soundtrack. Once the short film ends, the band are welcomed and "Flying", a score written by John Williams for E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982), is played. This marks the beginning of Act I – Planets, which is about "knowing there's a bigger magic out there somewhere and choosing to go and look for it". The screens exhibit a live feed of each group member emerging from under or near the stage. After they wave to the audience, "Flying" is transitioned into "Music of the Spheres" and Martin stays on the B-stage, while Guy Berryman, Jonny Buckland and Will Champion head to the main one. Red lights are emitted from the wristbands, leading to "Higher Power".

Following the song, Martin makes his way to the main stage for "Adventure of a Lifetime" and giant colourful balls are thrown to the public. Coldplay then transition into "Paradise", which features an extended introduction and outro based on a call-and-repeat exchange with the crowd. They used to perform "Charlie Brown" right after, but it was removed from the set list starting from Bogotá. An excerpt of "Oceans" can be heard and "The Scientist" begins; Martin formally thanks the audience for their time while on the piano, then a sped up, backwards version of the song is played as the band head to the B-stage once again. This transition leads to "Viva la Vida", the first track from Act II – Moons, a segment defined by struggle, since the universe "is rough and gritty sometimes". After the night is continued with either "Hymn for the Weekend" or "Something Just Like This", they reach a section which often changes: "Let Somebody Go" might have a guest appearance, be followed by "بنی آدم" ("Bani Adam"), or accompanied by "Politik". Since 2023, however, this part became The Songbook, where Martin invites a fan and holds a piano session with them.

His bandmates rest on the main stage and only return for "In My Place", which is occasionally exchanged with "Orphans", "A Head Full of Dreams" or "Charlie Brown". To finish "Yellow", the public are asked to dedicate the last chorus to those who are seated on the back of the venue. Giant red hearts are created across the venue with the wristbands to mark the beginning of Act III – Stars. This section was inspired by meeting free aliens and represents "loving oneself and therefore being able to love others of all creeds and colours". Martin is joined by Angel Moon for "Human Heart" and the puppet makes the vocals from We Are King.

Conversely, flashing white lights and green lasers are used in "People of the Pride" and "Clocks", respectively. Following the two songs, a secondary act known as The Lightclub kicks off with "Infinity Sign" being played while Martin, Berryman, Buckland and Champion are wearing custom alien helmets. Depending on which song was performed earlier, the transition leads to either "Something Just Like This" or "Hymn for the Weekend" (Seeb Remix). Both of them are carried out in American Sign Language. After the first option, the concert is continued by "Midnight", but if the second is chosen, "Aeterna" is reproduced instead.

Once this segment ends, Coldplay head back to the main stage for "My Universe" (featuring holographic images of BTS members on the screens) and "A Sky Full of Stars" (stopped before the chorus and restarted after Martin tells the audience to put their phones away). "Sunrise", which includes Louis Armstrong's speech from "What a Wonderful World", is responsible for starting Act IV – Home, when you conclude a journey "knowing/loving yourself a bit more" and able to see all beings as beautiful. During this interlude, the band walk to the C-stage, where they usually perform tracks from Parachutes (2000), covers or invite a local guest. This section then sees Martin thanking the tour's crew, introducing his bandmates by name and asking the public to raise their arms to send love out into the world, triggering multiple fireworks. After two or three songs, Coldplay return to the main stage for "Humankind", "Fix You" and "Biutyful". The latter features the Weirdos, a puppet group led by Angel Moon. When the final blast of confetti gets launched, the phrase "Believe in Love" appears on the central screen, end credits are exhibited on the remaining ones, and the band bid farewell as "A Wave" is played in the background.

Ticket sales
Coldplay broke numerous attendance, gross and demand records around the world. Sales for the first European leg were opened on 22 October 2021 and the band sold more than a million tickets in 24 hours according to Billboard. Additional dates were announced in all cities. Over 200,000 admissions were bought for the four shows at Estadio River Plate in less than a day. Months later, the group scheduled another six performances at the venue, becoming the first act to hold 10 concerts during a single tour. On 25 August 2022, the second European run saw 1.4 million entries being purchased in 24 hours, marking the fastest sales in history by a band and the biggest overall since Robbie Williams' Close Encounters Tour in 2005. More than 712,000 customers tried to buy tickets in the United Kingdom, with the extremely high demand at Etihad and Principality stadiums causing the British Ticketmaster website to crash. The same happened in Spain, where they achieved the fastest sales of all time. Media outlets reported extensive online queues in Portugal (450,000 users), Italy (700,000 users), and the Netherlands (700,000 users) as well. In December 2022, Billboard observed that despite reporting data from only 40 out of 64 shows performed, Coldplay achieved the most successful tour of the year by a group. When missing numbers were made available, it was revealed they actually earned the biggest concert run in overall terms, with $342.1 million from 3.8 million tickets sold. After the band wrapped up their dates in Latin America, it was announced that they had the biggest tour of the continent's history ($193 million from 2.3 million entries sold).

On 15 May 2023, presale for Optus Stadium saw the biggest demand ever registered on Ticketmaster Australia, as over 300,000 people were attempting to buy tickets. The record was extended to 365,000 during general sales. BH mentioned that 400,000 users entered GoLive Asia's website simultaneously for the Bukit Jalil National Stadium concert. Similarly, 1.7 million customers tried to get admissions at Gelora Bung Karno Stadium. NME claimed a million buyers were in the queue for the Singapore National Stadium shows. SM Tickets delayed online purchasing for the second performance at Philippine Arena following a website crash.

As per Die Presse, around 600,000 people tried to secure admissions for the dates at Ernst-Happel-Stadion in August 2023. Three months later, Stuff informed that over 200,000 customers lined up for Eden Park's presale. Moreover, the Music of the Spheres World Tour has been ranked as the third-highest-grossing concert run of all time, with over $810.9 million from 7.66 million entries. IQ noted that Coldplay sold nine million tickets worldwide counting upcoming concerts, becoming the first act in history to achieve the feat.

North America
The tour received widespread acclaim from music critics worldwide. Andrew Chamings from San Francisco Chronicle said that despite his "cynicism, Coldplay's show was a joyous, bright, cathartic post-pandemic triumph". Writing for Houston Press, Marco Torres called it "a beautiful dream, with balloons flying around, confetti bursting from air cannons and lasers shooting from the stage through the smoke" as the group performed. Fort Worth Star-Telegram Mac Engel claimed that Martin showed all of the skills that make him one of the top performers of his generation and made Cotton Bowl feel intimate with a powerful set. In her review for Chicago Sun-Times, Selena Fragassi credited the concerts with setting the bar for what tours could be like in the future. Similarly, Christopher A. Daniel from The Atlanta Journal-Constitution praised the production values as "reminiscent of the art rock foundation paved by bands like Genesis, Kraftwerk and Pink Floyd", adding that Coldplay are set to become a "must-see legendary act". Furthermore, Philip Cosores of Uproxx mentioned "there is no wasted energy, with every bit of the set time used to create memories and impact the audience". He then concluded that if environmental concerns are further adopted for touring, the status of the band "as one of the essential artists of our time will take on greater meaning than just the legacy of their music".

Europe
Regioactive Torsten Reitz declared that they were "full of energy and much more powerful than on record", mastering both upbeat and quiet moments. Marine Pineau wrote that Coldplay lived up to their reputation as a live act and lauded the band for their showmanship in her review for Virgin Radio. Alexis Petridis from The Guardian praised the tour for being a "genuinely immersive" experience which gave depth to its namesake album through an inventive approach, rating the residency at Wembley Stadium with five stars. Kate Solomon of The Times considered it a "triumphant homecoming", awarded Coldplay four stars and commended their musicianship. The Telegraph Neil McCormick hailed them as "modern masters" of stadium entertainment and granted the same score. Writing a five-star piece for NME, Hannah Mylrea stated that the band offered a masterclass in how a massive pop show can be done. Moreover, Wilson Ledo from CNN Portugal mentioned the concerts had a permanent euphoria and praised how Martin interacted with the public constantly. In his Muzikalia article, Pau Clot informed that Coldplay offered a spectacle which "cannot be matched by anyone on this planet today". Göteborgs-Posten Johan Lindqvista highlighted the stage presence of the group and said Martin had enough "love and showman charisma that he shines brighter than all the lights and lasers".

Rock in Rio
Felipe Branco Cruz from Veja argued the band "reinvented the concept of arena rock" with their performance at Rock in Rio festival, turning the public into protagonists of the show rather than mere spectators and consequently carrying on the legacy of spectacles "which transcend music" that was established by groups such as Pink Floyd, Queen and U2. Writing for UOL, Yolanda Reis said it is "undeniable" they are "true showmen" and defined the concert as "unforgettable". Folha de São Paulo Carlos Albuquerque affirmed Coldplay exhibited "nearly two hours of delicious escapism" and effortlessly took advantage of everything at their disposal on stage. Ana Raquel Lelles praised them for keeping the audience excited with a "masterful" repertory in spite of the rainstorm in her review for Estado de Minas. Julio Maria from Estadão commented the band managed to achieve a "higher level of spectacle" and highlighted "Paradise" as the "first great catharsis" in the curve which "continued to climb" throughout the night. Roberto Medina, the founder and president of the festival, claimed "there was only one moment like today, Freddie Mercury in 1985. It was incredible, it was memorable".

South America
Writing for El Comercio, Juan Carlos Fangacio Arakaki mentioned Coldplay were "impeccable", delivering a complete and diverse set list in a show which "never let down". CNN Chile's Pablo Figueroa said the group showcased "confidence, strength and respect for their audience", becoming "protagonists in one of the most exciting musical moments" of the country since the transition to democracy. Marcelo Fernández Bitar from Clarín emphasised Martin's charisma, his bandmates' solidity and the band's connection with the public, adding the performance reaffirmed the passion evoked by their songs. Similarly, an editorial by Infobae praised Coldplay for being "versatile" and "synchronised" in a concert that ranged from "the most subtle" to "the most grand". In his review for La Nación, Mauro Apicella commented they managed to be in the vanguard of stadium technology with good and simple ideas which never leaves out the audience and have songs that "became classics". Omelete's Caio Coletti stated Berryman's bass is "irresistibly propulsive", Martin's uncoordinated dancing "at this point is already a trademark" and Champion has proved to be a good vocalist by guiding the "Viva la Vida" chants. He also lauded them for giving a highly sensorial performance and understanding how the night of the show "is all about entertaining fans and finding new ways to elevate their experience".

Asia–Pacific
Barks' Saori Yoshiba (吉羽さおり) considered the tour a "captivating mixture of depth and intensity" which allowed her to "fully feel the power of music and the energy of a live performance". Writing for CNN Indonesia, Muhammad Feraldi Hifzurahman revealed that while the statement feels exaggerated at first, Coldplay "really deserve to be called a musical experience that must be tried at least once in your life". Conversely, his review included only four stars out of five because the organisers of the venue failed to manage the crowd. Sam Mead from The Music declared that "over two decades in, this is the band at their best – hard-hitting, punchy grooves". As per Caleb Runciman of The West Australian, they delivered the greatest event of Optus Stadium history and a set that "felt like a concert, theatre production, and light show all in one". He commended the musical prowess of the group as well, rating them with five stars. Rolling Stone Australia Poppy Reid defended that Coldplay solidified their status among the most visionary live acts in rock music and seamlessly "blended their hits with visual wonders" on their performances. In a review for the Manila Bulletin, Gregorio Larrazabal pointed out that the inclusion of national guests at the Philippine Arena has offered "a cultural confluence, a dazzling spectacle not just of musical prowess, but of global and local melodies intertwining".

Accolades
Folha de São Paulo, G1, O Globo, and UOL ranked Coldplay's performance among the best of Rock in Rio 2022. Billboard mentioned the stage's inflatable spheres while discussing the best special effects of the year. Panorama, Sky TG24 and The West Australian called the tour one of the greatest events of 2023.

Releases
In October 2022, the band transmitted one of their performances at Estadio River Plate in cinemas across the world. Presented as Live Broadcast from Buenos Aires, the project was directed by Paul Dugdale and distributed by Trafalgar Releasing, the same company that made Coldplay: A Head Full of Dreams (2018) available. Screenings were carried out in 81 countries, setting a record for live theatrical events. In April 2023, a director's cut with revised sound and visuals was premiered under the name Coldplay – Music of the Spheres: Live at River Plate. It was later followed by the short film Tutto Passa – A Tribute to Napoli, published exclusively on YouTube. Shots combined Neapolitan life with the concerts from Stadio Diego Armando Maradona; director Stillz was responsible for sorting them. In June 2024, Coldplay announced their tenth studio album, Moon Music, for launch on 4 October. Lead single "Feels Like I'm Falling in Love" then had its live debut at Puskás Aréna in Budapest.

Legacy
According to Pollstar Eric Renner Brown, Coldplay have ushered into "a new era of sustainable touring" with the Music of the Spheres World Tour. Their efforts were considered unprecedented for a stadium concert run, since the band reduced CO2 emissions by 59% in their first two years of activity, planted 9 million trees in forest reserves, and had their methods adopted by Live Nation to provide green options to more artists. Furthermore, they were listed among the most influential climate action leaders in the world by Time. As the tour became a leading topic of news coverage in visited regions, it was also considered a media phenomenon. Mark Beaumont from The Times stated that the band regained public respect and credibility, which prompted a shift in attitude towards them.

Due to its high demand, the tour caused ticket speculation to rise in numerous regions, including Portugal, Italy, and Malaysia. In the latter country, investigation of those cases inspired new legislation for future shows. Similarly, the government of Indonesia decided to make their event permit process more flexible after Coldplay could not schedule enough dates to meet demand. Media outlets commented that ticketless fans gathered outside venues to hear the group perform in cities such as Barcelona, Rio de Janeiro and Kaohsiung. Concerts were noted for boosting local economies as well, drawing comparisons to winning a lottery prize. Additionally, the band experienced a resurgence on the music charts, as their discography saw major gains in sales. To endorse local non-profits, they partnered with Global Citizen and the Love Button Global Movement.

Set list
This set list was taken from the 3 July 2022 concert in Frankfurt, Germany. It does not represent all shows throughout the tour.


 * Act I – Planets
 * 1) "Flying" (from E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial)
 * 2) "Music of the Spheres" (intro)
 * 3) "Higher Power"
 * 4) "Adventure of a Lifetime"
 * 5) "Paradise"
 * 6) "Charlie Brown"
 * 7) "The Scientist" (with elements of "Oceans")


 * Act II – Moons
 * 1) "Viva la Vida"
 * 2) "Hymn for the Weekend"
 * 3) "Let Somebody Go"
 * 4) "Politik"
 * 5) "In My Place"
 * 6) "Yellow"
 * 7) "Sunrise" (with Louis Armstrong's speech from "What a Wonderful World")


 * Act III – Stars
 * 1) "Human Heart"
 * 2) "People of the Pride"
 * 3) "Clocks"
 * 4) "Infinity Sign" (with elements of "Music of the Spheres II" and "Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall")
 * 5) "Something Just Like This" (performed in American Sign Language)
 * 6) "Midnight" (with elements of Lone's "Blue Moon Tree")
 * 7) "My Universe"
 * 8) "A Sky Full of Stars"


 * Act IV – Home
 * 1) "Sparks"
 * 2) "Magic"
 * 3) "Humankind"
 * 4) "Fix You"
 * 5) "Biutyful"
 * 6) "A Wave" (outro)

Details

 * A video showcasing Coldplay's sustainability efforts was shown before every performance, with "Light Through the Veins" by Jon Hopkins serving as its soundtrack.
 * "Infinity Sign", "Something Just Like This", "Midnight", "My Universe" and "A Sky Full of Stars" are collectively referred to as The Lightclub.
 * "God Put a Smile upon Your Face", "In My Place", and "The Scientist" featured Will Champion's lead vocals on select dates.
 * "Don't Panic" was performed during Act IV on select dates, sometimes featuring Buckland and Champion on lead vocals.
 * "Don't Panic" featured Fher Olvera on the harmonica in Zapopan on 30 March 2022 and Roger Federer on the shaker in Zürich on 2 July 2023.
 * "Sparks" featured pedal steel guitar players on select dates, including Preston Wait, Cris Botarelli, and Laura Solla.
 * "Let Somebody Go" featured Coldplay's opening acts or fans on select dates. Selena Gomez appeared with both in Pasadena on 1 October 2023.
 * "Sparks" and "Magic" were performed in each country's respective language on select dates. The latter sometimes featured Coldplay's opening acts or fans.
 * "Something Just Like This" was performed a second time featuring a choir during Act IV on select dates.
 * "Sunrise", "Napule È", "Oh Mia Bela Madunina", and "Eppure Sentire (Un Senso di Te)" featured Davide Rossi on the violin on select dates.
 * "My Universe" and "A Sky Full of Stars" featured Max Martin on the tambourine in London on 13 August 2022.
 * "Clocks" featured Benjamin Teacher on the guitar in London on 17 August 2022 and in Manchester on 3 and 4 June 2023.
 * "A Sky Full of Stars" featured Simon Pegg on the tambourine in London on 20 August 2022.
 * "Viva la Vida" was performed twice in Rio de Janeiro on 10 September 2022.
 * "Fix You" and "Biutyful" featured percussionists or choirs on select dates.
 * "Cry Cry Cry" was performed during Act IV on select dates, featuring Lauren Mayberry.
 * "A Wave" was replaced by a recording session for "One World" in São Paulo on 18 March and Rio de Janeiro on 28 March 2023.
 * "Humankind" and "Biutyful" were replaced by "Charlie Brown" and "Metade de Mim" with 5ª Punkada, respectively, in Coimbra on 21 May 2023.
 * "What's Love Got to Do with It" was covered during Act II on select dates, sometimes featuring Coldplay's opening acts or fans.
 * "Human Heart" featured Jacob Collier, Stevie Mackey and We Are King in Pasadena on 30 September and 1 October 2023.
 * "Sparks" was followed by a recording session for an untitled song in Bocaue on 19 January 2024.
 * "The Jumbotron Song" was performed during Act IV on select dates, consisting of Martin improvising a track based on the audience members appearing on the screens.
 * "Biutyful" was interrupted after an attendee tried to crash the stage in Athens on 9 June 2024; the band finished the concert with "All My Love" instead.
 * "Paradise" featured Victoria Canal on the piano in Pilton on 29 June 2024.
 * "Viva la Vida" and "We Pray" featured the Baltic String Orchestra on the strings in Pilton on 29 June 2024.
 * "Humankind" and "Fix You" featured Michael J. Fox on the guitar in Pilton on 29 June 2024. The former also included Vula Malinga and all of the night's previous guests.
 * "Biutyful" was replaced by "Feels Like I'm Falling in Love" starting from Budapest on 18 June 2024.
 * "Good Feelings" was performed after "Fix You" and before "Feels Like I'm Falling in Love" starting from Rome on 12 July 2024.

Highlights
The band performed covers, invited guests and fans, wrote songs specifically for the occasion and made dedications in numerous dates, skipping to the rest of the show otherwise:


 * 2022
 * 18 and 19 March – San José: "Patriótica Costarricense".
 * 22 March – Santo Domingo: "Bachata Rosa".
 * 26 March – Guadalupe: "Gravity" with a fan and "El Corrido de Monterrey".
 * 29 and 30 March – Zapopan: "Rayando el Sol" with Fher Olvera.
 * 3 April – Mexico City: "Amor Eterno".
 * 4 April – Mexico City: "Different is OK" with Huillo.
 * 7 April – Mexico City: "Green Eyes" with a fan.
 * 6 May – Dallas: "Dallas Every Day" with Wait.
 * 8 May – Houston: "Houston #2".
 * 12 May – Glendale: "Phoenix, AZ".
 * 28 and 29 May – Chicago: "Superstar" with Lupe Fiasco. The latter date also included "Chicago Song".
 * 1 June – Landover: "Washington, DC the Day We Got Set Free".
 * 4 June – East Rutherford: "Can't Get You Out of My Head" with Kylie Minogue.
 * 5 June – East Rutherford: "Working on a Dream" and "Dancing in the Dark" with Bruce Springsteen.
 * 8 June – Philadelphia: "Philadelphia Song".
 * 11 June – Atlanta: "Independent Women Part I" with Kelly Rowland.
 * 14 June – Tampa: "Tampa Bay on a Tuesday".
 * 8 July – Warsaw: "Sen o Warszawie" and "Obiymy", the latter featuring Romario Punch.
 * 8 August – Brussels: "Green Eyes" with a fan.
 * 9 August – Brussels: "Obiymy" with Svyatoslav Vakarchuk.
 * 12 and 13 August – London: "Live in the Moment" and "Fill Me In" with Craig David and Collier. The latter was replaced by "7 Days" on the second night.
 * 16 August – London: "Torn" and "Summer Nights" with Natalie Imbruglia and Collier.
 * 17 August – London: "Pure Shores" and "Never Ever" with Shaznay Lewis and Collier.
 * 20 August – London: "Running Up That Hill" and "Knowing Me, Knowing You" with Steve Coogan and Collier.
 * 21 August – London: "Blinded by Your Grace, Pt. 1" with Stormzy and Collier.
 * 23 and 24 August – Glasgow: "A Girl Like You" with Edwyn Collins.
 * 13 September – Lima: "Perú Estoy Enamorado with You" and "Til Kingdom Come" with a fan.
 * 16 September – Bogotá: "La Canción".
 * 17 September – Bogotá: "La Bachata" with Manuel Turizo.
 * 28 and 29 October – Buenos Aires: "Baraye" with Golshifteh Farahani. The former date also featured "The Astronaut" with Jin.
 * 1 and 2 November – Buenos Aires: "Let Somebody Go" and "Carne y Hueso" with Tini.
 * 7 November – Buenos Aires: "Persiana Americana" and "Yellow" with Charly Alberti and Zeta Bosio.
 * 8 November – Buenos Aires: "La Bachata" with Turizo, then Alberti and Bosio again.


 * 2023
 * 10 and 11 March – São Paulo: "Amiga da Minha Mulher" with Seu Jorge. The latter date also featured "Gravity" with a fan.
 * 13 March – São Paulo: "Charlie Brown" and "Daddy" with fans.
 * 14 March – São Paulo: "Magic" and "Quando Você Passa" with Sandy.
 * 17 March – São Paulo: "Everything's Not Lost" and "Green Eyes" with fans.
 * 18 March – São Paulo: "Envolvidão" with Rael and "Quando Você Passa" with Sandy.
 * 25 March – Rio de Janeiro: "Strawberry Swing" with fans, then "Todo Homem" with Moreno, Zeca and Tom Veloso.
 * 26 March – Rio de Janeiro: "Green Eyes" with a fan, then Seu Jorge again.
 * 28 March – Rio de Janeiro: "Champion of the World" with fans, Seu Jorge and the Velosos again, then "Maria Maria" with Milton Nascimento and Hamilton de Holanda.
 * 17 May – Coimbra: "The Hardest Part" with a fan.
 * 20 May – Coimbra: "Violet Hill" with a dedication to Apple Martin.
 * 21 May – Coimbra: "Como Tu" with Bárbara Bandeira and Ivandro.
 * 24 May – Barcelona: "Proud Mary" with the Gipsy Kings.
 * 27 May – Barcelona: "Til Kingdom Come" with a fan and "A Mi Manera" with the Gipsy Kings.
 * 31 May – Manchester: "Green Eyes" with a fan.
 * 1 June – Manchester: "Everyday Life" with a fan, then "1989" and "Buss Down" with Aitch.
 * 3 June – Manchester: "A Rush of Blood to the Head" with a fan.
 * 6 June – Cardiff: "Green Eyes" with Kris Williams, "Dakota" with Kelly Jones and "Hen Wlad Fy Nhadau" with the Bridgend Male Choir.
 * 7 June – Cardiff: "Charlie Brown" with fans, then Jones and the Bridgend Male Choir again.
 * 21 and 22 June – Naples: "Everglow" with a fan and "Napule È". The former was replaced by "Trouble" on the second night.
 * 26 June – Milan: "Politik" with a fan, then "Diamante" and "Hey Man" with Zucchero.
 * 28 June – Milan: "Til Kingdom Come" with a fan.
 * 29 June – Milan: "Swallowed in the Sea" with a fan and "Eppure Sentire (Un Senso di Te)" with Elisa.
 * 1 and 2 July – Zürich: "Til Kingdom Come" with fans and "Your Song". The former was replaced by "Everglow" on the second night.
 * 5 and 6 July – Copenhagen: "Daddy" with a fan and "Der er et Yndigt Land". The former was replaced by "Trouble" on the second night.
 * 8 July – Gothenburg: "Rocket Man", video call with Elton John and "Let Somebody Go" with a dedication to Avicii.
 * 9 July – Gothenburg: "Everybody (Backstreet's Back)" and "A Sky Full of Stars" with a dedication to Avicii.
 * 11 July – Gothenburg: "Everything's Not Lost" with fans.
 * 12 July – Gothenburg: Improvised birthday song with fans.
 * 16 July – Amsterdam: "Barbie Girl" with fans.
 * 19 July – Amsterdam: "Daddy" with fans.
 * 22 September – Vancouver: "In My Place" with fans and "(Everything I Do) I Do It for You" with Bryan Adams.
 * 23 September – Vancouver: Improvised birthday song with fans.
 * 28 September – San Diego: "Abantabani" with the Mzansi Youth Choir.
 * 30 September – Pasadena: The Mzansi Youth Choir again.
 * 6 November – Tokyo: "The Astronaut" with a dedication to Jin.
 * 11 November – Kaohsiung: "In My Place" with fans.
 * 15 November – Jakarta: "Senja Teduh Pelita" with Maliq & D'essentials.
 * 18 November – Perth: "Song for Australia".
 * 19 November – Perth: "Song for Shane".
 * 22 November – Kuala Lumpur: "Sparks" with a dedication to a dead fan and "Malaysian Rain".


 * 2024
 * 19 January – Bocaue: "Raining in Manila" with Lola Amour.
 * 20 January – Bocaue: "Local Traffic Song" and "Uhaw" with Dilaw.
 * 24 January – Singapore: "Us Against the World" with a fan.
 * 27 January – Singapore: "Charlie Brown" with a fan.
 * 4 February – Bangkok: "Warning Sign" with a fan and "A Moment" with Zweed N' Roll.
 * 8 June – Athens: "Everyday Life" with fans.
 * 9 June – Athens: "Up&Up" with fans and "Pes" with ZAF.
 * 12 and 13 June – Bucharest: "Lost!" with a fan and "Păi Naa" with Babasha. The former was replaced by "Everglow" on the second night.
 * 16 June – Budapest: "Til Kingdom Come" and "Don't Look Back in Anger" with fans.
 * 18 June – Budapest: "Shiver" with a fan.
 * 19 June – Budapest: "Gravity" with fans.
 * 23 June – Décines-Charpieu: "E Papa Wairi" and "What's Going On" with This Is Our Home.
 * 29 June – Pilton: "We Pray" with Little Simz and Burna Boy, then "Arabesque" with Femi Kuti and "Violet Hill" with Laura Mvula. The first two also featured Elyanna.
 * 15 July – Rome: "Last Heartbreak Song" and "Good Feelings" with Ayra Starr.
 * 15 July – Düsseldorf: "Green Eyes" with fans.


 * Recurrent


 * Buenos Aires – "De Música Ligera" on all dates. The song featured Alberti and Bosio on the last two nights.
 * Coimbra – "Balada da Despedida" on all dates. The song featured Bandeira on the last two nights and Carminho joined her for the final one.
 * Barcelona – "Bamboléo" and "Volare" with the Gipsy Kings on all dates.
 * Manchester – "Sit Down" on all dates. The song featured Tim Booth on the last two nights.
 * Milan – "Oh Mia Bela Madunina" in the first three dates. The song featured Zucchero on the second night.
 * Various – "Everglow", "Fly On", and "Up&Up" were the most usual Songbook requests.

Personnel
Credits taken from the band's official tour book, which was released "In loving memory of Ben Farrey and Steve Strange".


 * Performing members
 * Chris Martin – lead vocals, piano, rhythm guitar
 * Jonny Buckland – lead guitar, backing vocals, keyboards
 * Guy Berryman – bass, backing vocals, keyboards, percussion
 * Will Champion – drums, backing vocals, percussion


 * Management
 * Phil Harvey – CEO, manager
 * Arlene Moon – manager
 * Mandi Frost – manager
 * Jonathan Kessler – tour advisor
 * Alex Pollock – tour advisor
 * Marguerite Nguyen – tour manager
 * Orla Clarke – assistant tour manager
 * Andy Frost – road manager, head of security
 * Kim-Maree Penn – band security
 * Dan Green – audio producer
 * Rik Simpson – broadcast producer
 * Bill Rahko – Pro Tools director
 * Chris Salmon – director of communications
 * Sam Seager – head of visual content
 * Lauren Rauch – management coordinator
 * Lauren Evans – physiotherapist
 * Valeska Voiges – band chef
 * Emma Jane Randall – band assistant
 * Jessie Collins – band assistant
 * Claire Finbow – band assistant
 * Ria Sioux Byers – band tour assistant
 * Jen Milkis – assistant to Phil Harvey, creative coordinator
 * Luke Howell – sustainability officer
 * Bertie Knutzen – head of philanthropy
 * Debs Wild – web ambassador


 * Audio
 * Tony Smith – audio director
 * Chris Wood – monitor engineer
 * Nick Davis – monitor tech
 * Ali Viles – RF tech
 * James Smallwood – audio tech, RF tech assistant
 * Matt Latham – studio tech
 * Nick Mooney – audio crew chief


 * Audio crew
 * Suzy Mucciarone
 * Alex Hadjigeorgiou
 * Dom Thorne
 * Don Parks
 * Simon Hall
 * Joe Simmons
 * Tim Grant
 * Georgios Mavreas
 * Alex Martinez


 * Wristbands
 * Samantha Torres – lead pixel manager, crew chief
 * Garrett Fleming – pixel manager
 * Stuart Earnshaw – technician
 * Alex Huggins – technician


 * Video
 * Ant Barrett – multi camera director
 * Josh Koffman – screens director
 * Phil "Lippy" Johnston – video crew chief
 * Pieter Laleman – head of LED
 * Piotr Klimczyk – engineer, vision
 * Chris Farrants – engineer, vision
 * Owen Evans – engineer, media servers


 * Video crew
 * Drew Welker – camera supervisor
 * Gordon Davies – camera
 * Micah Williams – camera
 * Manan Patel – camera, AV tech
 * Tina Clay – camera, AV tech
 * Lisa Baker – camera, LED
 * James Cronly – camera, LED
 * Michael Cordier – camera, LED
 * Jens Couckuijt – camera, LED
 * Ritchie Cummins – camera, LED
 * Maarten Deschacht – LED
 * Percy Vermeulen – LED
 * Tommy Kerckaert – LED


 * Video content
 * Studio Flint
 * Fray Studio
 * North House
 * Luke Halls Studio
 * Victor Scorrano
 * Impossible Brief
 * Hello Charlie
 * Pilar Zeta
 * Conner Griffith
 * Mixed Emotions London


 * Band photo/videography
 * Anna Lee
 * P the Chemist


 * Merch
 * Paul Nolan – merchandise manager
 * Martine Wilson – merchandise manager


 * Communications
 * Turner Pollari – crew chief
 * Dalton McGuire – radios, IT, communications


 * Production
 * Chris Kansy – production manager
 * Jake Berry – production consultant
 * Eme Boucher – production coordinator
 * Kim Van Loon – production coordinator
 * Paul Traynor – stage manager
 * Russell Glenn – technical stage manager
 * Courtney Eusebio – tour accountant
 * Nichole Garcia – ticketing
 * Julia Whittle – show caller


 * Security
 * David White – FoH security
 * Adrian Murphy – BoH security


 * Backline
 * Laurie Jenkins – crew chief, drum tech
 * Craig Hope – guitar tech
 * Matt McGinn – guitar tech
 * Matt Tagliaferro – guitar tech
 * Paul Newman – bass tech
 * Eric Harris – keys and digital tech
 * Dan Roe – Pro Tools tech
 * Neil Cole – piano tech
 * Nicolette Santino – Angel Moon


 * Wardrobe and backstage
 * Beth Fenton – band clothing director, stylist
 * Tiffany Henry – dressing rooms, grooming, wardrobe
 * Fabio Borreani – dressing rooms assistant
 * Kylie Morris – dressing rooms hospitality
 * Tracy On – sous chef
 * Minh Nguyen – utilities
 * Michael Raven – laundry
 * Poppy Ogilvy – band tour assistant
 * Samara Henderson – BoH apprentice


 * Carpentry
 * Flory Turner – head carpenter
 * Michael Viehmeyer – inflatables, assistant stage manager


 * Carpenter crew
 * Bryan Humphries
 * Andrew Pearson
 * Andy Turner
 * Jan Legowski
 * Steve Carlsen
 * Pat Boyd
 * Corey Settle


 * Power
 * Mick McGillion – crew chief
 * Neil Whybrow – electrician
 * James Hardy – electrician
 * John Hardy – electrician
 * Mark Rennocks – generators operator


 * Lighting
 * Shaheem Litchmore – lighting director
 * Emilio Aguilar – FoH tech, operator
 * Daric Bassan – lighting crew chief
 * Dio Kollia – lighting apprentice


 * Lighting crew
 * Luke Dobson
 * Charlie Collins
 * Kyle Rutkowski
 * Kevin Royan
 * Rob Corman-Savage
 * Andrew Mueller
 * Calvin Mosier
 * Michelle Radogna
 * Emma Hart
 * Zach Boebel


 * Special effects
 * Michael Barrett-Bourmier – crew chief
 * Ashley Neal – effects operations, laser programming


 * Special effects crew
 * Michael Hartle
 * David Castillo
 * Alan Grant
 * Brien Carpenter
 * Victor Negron
 * Steffi Müller
 * Thornsten Stein
 * Bill Petrina


 * Design and art direction
 * Pilar Zeta, Victor Scorrano, Coldplay – original album artwork
 * Marcus Haney, Stevie Rae Gibbs, Anna Lee, P the Chemist – photo/videography


 * Creative
 * Misty Buckley – creative director, production designer
 * Richard Olivieri – art director
 * Holly Molcher – assistant art director, design draughter
 * Gloria Lamb – scenic art director, props
 * Grant Draper – creative project manager
 * Sooner Routhier – lighting designer
 * David Kennedy – SFX effects designer
 * Malcolm Birkett – technical set designer
 * Leo Flint – video designer
 * Dan Trenchard – video programmer
 * Matthew Kemp – lighting programmer PixMob
 * Luke Davies – assistant video designer


 * Charity partners
 * Rebecca White – Global Citizen representative
 * Garrick Dawson – Love Button Global Movement representative
 * Océane Bayard – KultureCity representative


 * Rigging crew
 * Bjorn Melchert (lead rigger)
 * Mark Kohorn
 * George Werner
 * Jonny Ackles


 * Energy zone
 * Michelle Ochoa – automation
 * Courtney Dodd – tech
 * Shariff Lovett – tech
 * Edwin Van Eekhout – energy floors
 * Tim Jansen – energy floors
 * Tim Benson – batteries


 * Barricades and cable ramps
 * Bjorn Steegen – crew chief
 * Koen Daems – tech


 * Live Nation promoters
 * Jared Braverman
 * Phil Bowdery
 * Casey Green
 * Sophia Burn
 * Redd Barua-Norton


 * SJM promoters
 * Simon Moran
 * Andy Redhead
 * Rob Ballantine
 * Matt Woolliscroft


 * Live Nation touring
 * Andrew Craig – in tour representative
 * Ariel Bojeun – sustainability
 * Lau Johannsen – VIP Nation


 * Booking agents
 * Marty Diamond, Larry Webman – Wasserman
 * Josh Javor, Hannah Edds – X-Ray Touring


 * Russells
 * Gavin Maude
 * Ryan Vince


 * Dales Evans & Co. Ltd.
 * Lester Dales
 * Paul Makin
 * Donna Nixon
 * Shelley Goldin


 * David Weise & Associates
 * David Weise
 * Rob Salzman
 * Glenn Frank
 * Dina Demas
 * Diana Clark


 * Steel and advance
 * Bart Durbin – site coordinator
 * Robert Hale – site coordinator
 * Erik Ehn – backstage advance coordinator
 * Ross Brown – catering advance
 * Samantha Smith – catering advance
 * Chris Salmon – tour book words
 * RabbitHole – tour book design

Gear
Credits taken from Projection, Lights & Staging News, with product quantities being represented between parenthesis whenever possible.


 * Lighting
 * MA Lighting grandMA3 Full Size Console (2)
 * MA Lighting grandMA3 Light Console (1)
 * MA Lighting Network Processing Units (10)
 * ACME Pixel Line IP Strobe (38)
 * ACME Thunderbolt (48)
 * Astera AX3 with Domes (80)
 * Ayrton Domino Profile S (66)
 * Ayrton Perseo Profile S (74)
 * Chauvet Professional Strike M (192)
 * Chauvet Professional Well Panel (12)
 * Claypaky Xtylos Aqua (74)
 * Robe BMFL FollowSpot (2)
 * Robe BMFL FollowSpot LT (12)
 * Robe RoboSpot Base Stations (7)


 * Video
 * Moonrise Arch: ROE Visual CB8 LED Panels
 * I-Mag Circles: ROE Visual CB8 LED Panels
 * Spheres: PRG 25mm LED Inflatable Spheres
 * Media Servers: Disguise GX 2C


 * Special Effects
 * FireOne Firing System (1)
 * X-Laser 36W Triton Unit (8)
 * X-Laser 10W Triton Audience Scanning Unit (8)
 * Arctos 120W Trident (1)
 * Arctos 15W Coral Series Unit (12)
 * Explo X2 Wave Flamer (8)
 * MagicFX Stadiumblaster Confetti Cannon (16)
 * MagicFX Stadiumshot Confetti Cannon (31)
 * Master FX Mystic Haze Machine (12)
 * HazeBase Base Tour Haze Machine (6)
 * TubeHaze Setup (6)


 * Truss
 * Tyler Truss 10' Custom HUD Truss Arch (14)
 * Tyler Truss 10' HUD Truss (8)
 * Tyler Truss 5' HUD Truss (26)
 * Tyler Truss HUD Truss Corners (32)
 * Custom Lighting Ladders (16)