Coldplay’s highly anticipated return to India has been marred by significant frustration for fans. As tickets for their “Music of the Spheres World Tour” went on sale through BookMyShow, fans encountered server crashes, long wait times, and widespread disappointment. Additionally, many were angered by the presence of resold tickets at exorbitant prices on unauthorized platforms.

Despite the overwhelming demand, BookMyShow’s website and app struggled to handle the influx of traffic, leading to technical difficulties and limited ticket availability. Fans reported that 1.3 crore people attempted to access the platform on the day of the sale.

To make matters worse, tickets were quickly resold at inflated prices on platforms like Viagogo and Gigsberg. While official ticket prices ranged from ₹ 2,500 to ₹ 12,500, resellers were charging significantly higher amounts.

BookMyShow has since issued a statement condemning ticket scalping and distancing itself from unauthorized sellers. They urged fans to avoid purchasing tickets from these platforms, warning of the risk of counterfeit tickets and financial loss.

The company has filed a police complaint and reiterated its commitment to combating ticket scalping. They emphasized that only tickets purchased through BookMyShow are valid and advised fans to be cautious of scams.

The Coldplay India concert will take place next year on January 18,19 and 21 in Mumbai.

Coldplay consists of Chris Martin (vocalist and pianist), Jonny Buckland (guitarist), Guy Berryman (bassist), and Will Champion (drummer and percussionist), with Phil Harvey as their manager. The band is returning to India after 8 years. Their last performance in India was at the Global Citizen Festival in 2016.

‘What percentage of your monthly salary…’: Chetan Bhagat questions Coldplay frenzy, Ashneer Grover fires back

Coldplay is set to perform in India in January 2025. The announcement set fans into frenzy with tickets selling out rapidly on BookMyShow. This left many disappointed, with some taking to social media to question the high price of tickets. The incident has now sparked a debate online drawing in celebrities like Chetan Bhagat and Ashneer Grover.

Expressing his discontent with the craze over the concert tickets, author Chetan Bhagat shared a post on X (formerly Twitter) where he said “On one hand we get figures of Indian salary percentiles and on the other there’s near mania for concert tickets.

Who’s paying so much and buying all these tickets? What percentage of your monthly salary are people spending on these tickets? Some YOLO logic here? What?”.
Responding to Bhagat’s post, BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover said “why is filling of 80k stadium surprising anyone ? 800k students go overseas every year – spending $50K on an average.Also now that most people who can afford have phones – things will fill up instantly as well.”
“It’s a large country – and lot is disparity on either end”, he stated.

The debate quickly spread online, with contrasting opinions emerging. One user responded, “Your argument is flawed here! — education and smartphones can be investments when used wisely. Attending a Coldplay concert? That’s just chasing a fleeting dopamine hit.

Artificial beats, flashy lights, and no real substance—what are we really getting out of it? It’s all for show. Time to ask: are we investing in personal growth or just showing off for a quick thrill?”

Another user added, “Many entrepreneurs observe opportunities for building businesses. If you look at what every individual does want and you add some value that really makes you rich.”

As tickets sold out and appeared on resale platforms at inflated prices, some fans expressed their frustration. BookMyShow later issued a warning, stating that tickets purchased from unauthorized platforms would be invalid for entry. The frenzy around Coldplay’s concert comes on the heels of similar debates surrounding high ticket prices for other live events, including Punjabi singer Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-lluminati tour.