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Coldplay are set to begin their four sell-out gigs as part of their Music Of The Spheres Tour at Croke Park this week. The highly anticipated shows are taking place on the 29th and 30th of August and the 1st and 2nd of September.
The general sale for these highly sought-after tickets was on July 28th, 2023, with fans snapping them up within minutes.
Many fans who were unsuccessful in purchasing these gold dust tickets have been ambitious in their attempts to gain tickets through social media.
If you were one of the lucky few who managed to secure them, here’s everything you need to know.
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Coldplay last played in Dublin in 2017 as part of their A Head Full Of Dreams Tour.
When the group began their world tour in March 2022, they advertised that they were attempting to make it as sustainable and low-carbon as possible.
According to the Coldplay website, they have been successful in their endeavours and have reduced their direct CO2e emissions by 59% so far, compared to their 2016/2017 tour. They have also planted seven million trees to aid the environmental impact of their tour.
MCD have posted a Coldplay public information notice on their website to give fans some guidance on arrival times, what to bring, and transport routes.
When and how to arrive
Concert goers are urged to arrive at least 45 minutes before the beginning of the show. Doors open at 5 PM. Fans are also advised to give themselves an extra three hours on either side of the journey in regard to traffic and road closures surrounding the stadium.
It is encouraged to make use of the numerous public transport options when travelling to Croke Park on these dates to avoid congestion.
Transport for Ireland have listed the public transport options available to arrive swiftly and safely to the gig.
There are colour-coded routes to different parts of the stand. It is noted that the backround colour of your ticket is your assigned route into the venue.
The Blue Route is for the Hogan Stand, The Red Route is for the Cusack Stand and Pitch B and C, Yellow is for the Devin Stand, and Green is for Pitch A.
What to bring and what is prohibited
Among the things prohibited in the event are bags larger than A4, professional cameras, your own alcohol, and umbrellas. The full list of banned items is available here.
The notice emphasises that the event will take place come “rain, hail or shine” so ticket holders are asked to dress appropriately for the very unpredictable Irish weather.
Supporting acts
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The supporting acts for the English rock band are Irish singer Aby Coulibaly and American singer Maggie Rogers.
According to the Coldplay World Tour App Coulibaly is expected on stage at 6:30 PM with Rogers to follow at 7:15 PM and Coldplay to begin at 8:30 PM. The band are expected to perform a two-hour set.
What types of tickets were sold?
The band sold a variety of ticket options including standing tickets priced at €120, seated tickets which ranged from €80 to €180, and VIP tickets which cost between €300 and €500.
The band also sell a few infinity tickets at each show at an ultra-low price of €20 to make their music accessible to everyone.
TicketMaster announced ticket transfer will be available 48 hours prior to the event.
Last minute hotel/hostel options
If you are one of the very lucky few who have managed to nab a resale ticket and are now on the hunt for somewhere to rest your head after a night of singing and dancing, we checked booking.com and there are a few reasonable(ish) priced hostels and hotels still available.
The Generator, Clink I Lár, and Ashfield hostels all have some availability for the dates starting from around €50 for a bed in a shared dormitory.
If you are willing to splash out a little bit there is still a bit of hotel availability ranging in prices from €250 to €500 for one night.
