{"id":18558,"date":"2025-12-27T12:00:46","date_gmt":"2025-12-27T10:00:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/?p=18558"},"modified":"2025-12-27T12:00:46","modified_gmt":"2025-12-27T10:00:46","slug":"coldplays-potential-return-to-south-africa-whats-in-store","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wedodis.co.za\/news\/coldplays-potential-return-to-south-africa-whats-in-store\/","title":{"rendered":"Coldplay’s Potential Return to South Africa: What’s in Store?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The British rock group Coldplay<\/strong> might<\/strong><\/span> be poised to make a comeback in South Africa in 2027<\/strong>, as lead vocalist Chris Martin<\/strong> hinted at future performances in southern Africa<\/strong> during the concluding segment of their Music of the Spheres<\/a><\/em> global tour.<\/p>\n

Beginning in March 2022<\/strong>, the tour has emerged as one of the largest in music history<\/strong>, captivating over 13 million fans<\/strong> during 211 shows<\/strong> and accumulating more than R25 billion<\/strong> in ticket sales.<\/p>\n

Coldplay’s last appearance in South Africa was in 2011<\/strong>, with performances in Cape Town<\/strong> and Johannesburg<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Elevated expectations among Coldplay enthusiasts<\/strong><\/h2>\n

During an event at Wembley Stadium<\/strong> in London, Martin confirmed the continuation of the tour in 2027<\/strong>, with an extra 138 performances<\/strong> scheduled.<\/p>\n

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@coldplay_arg<\/a> Coldplay 2027 Chris Mart\u00edn anuncio que unos de sus primeros shows en la vuelta de \u201cMusic of the Spheres World Tour\u201d ser\u00e1 en Sud\u00e1frica, despu\u00e9s de m\u00e1s de 10 a\u00f1os Coldplay vuelve al pa\u00eds africano, su \u00faltima visita fue en el Tour \u201dMylo Xyloto\u201d. #coldplay<\/a> @coldplay #musicofthespheresworldtour<\/a> #sudafrica<\/a> #africa<\/a> \u266c sonido original \u2013 Coldplay Argentina<\/a> <\/section>\n<\/blockquote>\n

Though specific venues and dates have yet to be disclosed, the mention of southern Africa has sparked optimism among regional fans that South Africa could be featured in the upcoming itinerary.<\/p>\n

If included, this tour could signify a remarkable return for the band and potentially surpass Taylor Swift\u2019s Eras Tour<\/strong> as the highest-grossing tour ever<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

For the time being, South African admirers will need to await official announcements, but indications point to a long-anticipated Coldplay comeback being near.<\/p>\n

Recently, Martin and his partner Dakota Johnson ended their on-and-off eight-year relationship in June.<\/p>\n

What is Coldplay?<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Coldplay is a British rock collective that originated in London in 1997.<\/p>\n

The lineup includes lead vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer and percussionist Will Champion, along with manager Phil Harvey.<\/p>\n

Renowned for their captivating live performances, they have made a significant mark on popular culture through their music, advocacy, and notable accomplishments.<\/p>\n

The band members first met at University College London, initially branding themselves Big Fat Noises before transitioning to Starfish and ultimately settling on their current name.<\/p>\n

With a staggering 160 million records sold globally, Coldplay ranks among the best-selling music acts in history.<\/p>\n

They also hold the record as the first band in Spotify’s history to achieve 90 million monthly listeners.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n