Kristina Roberts
Coldplay have been forced to reschedule the last two shows of their record-breaking Wembley Stadium run due to strike action on the London Underground.
The band, currently on their eco-conscious Music Of The Spheres world tour, announced that planned Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union walkouts made it impossible to safely transport fans to and from the venue on 7 and 8 September.
The Wembley dates mark a historic milestone for Coldplay, as completing the run would make them the first act to play 10 shows at the stadium in a single year—surpassing Taylor Swift and Take That, who previously shared the record with eight shows each.
In a statement shared on social media, the band said:
“Without a Tube service, it’s impossible to get 82,000 people to the concert and home again safely, and therefore no event licence can be granted for the nights of 7th and 8th September. To avoid cancelling the shows, our only option is to reschedule.”
As a result, the 7 September concert will move to 6 September, while the 8 September show will now take place on 12 September.
Coldplay apologised to fans for the disruption, promising that all existing tickets remain valid for the new dates. Those unable to attend can claim a full refund from their point of purchase before noon on 2 September. Returned tickets will go on general sale through Ticketmaster at 11am on 3 September.
The band confirmed that their concerts on 30 and 31 August, as well as 3 and 4 September, will go ahead as planned.
In line with their ongoing commitment to supporting the music industry, Coldplay will donate 10% of proceeds from the Wembley shows to the Music Venue Trust, a charity that helps grassroots UK venues and emerging artists.
Formed in 1997 and led by frontman Chris Martin, Coldplay have become one of the world’s most successful bands, with 10 UK number one albums and hits including Yellow, Fix You, Viva La Vida, and A Sky Full Of Stars.
