Coldplay are nearing the end of a tour so long, it’s already been to the UK. Twice.
The ‘Music for the Spheres’ world tour started all the way back in 2022. Since then Chris Martin and the lads have traversed five continents, dozens of countries, and entertained literally millions of people, but all things must end, and it’s time for Coldplay to move on to something new.
The mega tour will end with a triumphant 10 nights at Wembley, but before that the band has one more stop to make. Their penultimate venue will be Craven Park in Hull for a much more intimate concert before moving to the biggest stadium in the country. With a capacity of only 11,000, this gig is set to be something pretty special.
Here’s everything you need to know about Coldplay’s upcoming shows in Craven Park Stadium.
When are Coldplay playing Craven Park Stadium?
Coldplay are set to play two nights in Hull next week – Monday August 18 and Tuesday 19.
What time do doors open?
Doors for the band’s Hull dates open at 4pm, with the first act expected to take to the stage at 5pm.
What time will Coldplay come on stage?
We don’t currently have timings for when exactly each set will begin and end for Coldplay’s Hull dates, although at previous shows they have come on between 8.30-9pm, so arrive on the earlier side to make sure you don’t miss anything.
What’s the seating plan?
Here’s the seating plan for Coldplay’s Craven Park shows:
Who’s supporting Coldplay at Craven Park Stadium?
There will be two support acts for each of the band’s upcoming UK shows, although these differ between locations.
Chiedu Oraka will warm the crowd up in Hull. Oraka is a locally born and raised grime artist whose lyrics tackle politics and social issues, and his set will be followed by Nigerian musician and Mobo Award winner Ayra Starr.
Can I still get tickets?
Unfortunately, this tour is completely sold out for Hull and London. There are no tickets left, and the band have warned that anyone claiming to have ‘new release’ tickets is probably a scammer.
Why are Coldplay playing at Craven Park in Hull?
It seems odd for a band who can easily attract nearly one million fans to Wembley to play in a comparatively tiny little stadium in an oft-overlooked Yorkshire city. In fact, staff at the stadium actually thought it was a joke when they first heard the news – but there is a reason for this decision.
A source close to the band told the Telegraph that Martin was keen to play somewhere in the north and that he was after ‘a smaller venue and something a bit quirky’. When his team suggested Craven Park, he said yes – it’s as simple as that.
Setlist
Throughout the past three years the band’s setlist has changed somewhat, and it absolutely could again. With that in mind, here’s what they played at their last show in Miami to give you a rough idea of what to expect:
- Higher Power
- Adventure of a Lifetime
- Paradise
- The Scientist
- Viva la Vida
- Hymn for the Weekend
- Every Teardrop Is a Waterfall
- Yellow
- ALL MY LOVE
- Human Heart
- People of the Pride
- Clocks
- WE PRAY
- Infinity Sign
- Something Just Like This
- My Universe
- A Sky Full of Stars
- Sunrise
- Sparks
- The Jumbotron Song
- Fix You
- GOOD FEELiNGS
- Hot Body (Ayra Starr cover with Ayra Starr)
- feelslikeimfallinginlove
Bag policy
You are welcome to bring one bag per person, which needs to be A4 size or smaller. Be aware that there’s no bag drop at Craven Park, so anything you bring with you you’ll need to carry the entire evening.
Banned items
As with any venue, there’s some stuff that Craven Park asks you to leave at home before you turn up for the gig. Obviously this includes stuff that explodes and anything with a sharp blade, and generally anything that you could use to harm another person. You are allowed a 500ml soft plastic bottle, provided it is empty when you enter, but no other food and drink is permitted. Here’s a list of items banned from Craven Park Stadium:
- Airhorns or other loud instruments
- Alcohol
- Animals/pets (service animals permitted)
- Any item which could be used as a weapon and/or compromise public safety
- Audio recording devices
- Bottles
- Canes (mobility canes are permitted)
- Cans
- Dangerous or hazardous items
- Drones
- Drugs and drug paraphernalia
- Fireworks, including sparklers
- Flares
- Flammables
- Food
- Glass vessels
- Knives
- Laser devices
- Poles
- Professional cameras or video recording equipment
- Promotional items (including flyers, samples, giveaways)
- Sharp objects such as knives or scissors
- Selfie sticks/tripods
- Smoke bombs, canisters or similar
- Torches
- Weapons of any kind (including replicas)
Weather forecast
At the moment, the weather is looking pretty changeable with some forecasters predicting rain and others saying it will just be cloudy. Both Monday and Tuesday will peak at around 19-20C, with smatterings of rain possible throughout the evening, so while you can probably leave the sunglasses at home, it might be worthwhile breaking out the ponchos.
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