Croke Park is set to be a haven for Coldplay enthusiasts in the approaching days as the group completes the European stage of their Music of Spheres World Tour with four performances at the Dublin location. The anticipation for the concerts is at fever pitch, with front-person, Chris Martin, astonishing fans with an unexpected show on Grafton Street on Wednesday as part of a music video filming for the band’s fresh single, We Pray.
Martin was the only representative from Coldplay stationed on Grafton Street where he put on a display of the new track alongside Burna Boy, Tini, Elyanna, and Little Simz, who also appear on the studio version. The British ensemble, established in 1997, has a discography of nine albums and will be unveiling a new album, Moon Music, this coming October.
Planning to attend one of their four concerts in Croke Park? Read on to discover all you need to know. When do the gigs take place? Coldplay has scheduled four performances in the upcoming days at Croke Park: on Thursday, August 29th, Friday, August 30th, Sunday, September 1st, and Monday, September 2nd.
Has ticket availability dried up? Regrettably, all tickets for the four performances are sold out, however, stay tuned to Ticketmaster as resell tickets could be listed. It’s strongly recommended by organisers for fans to get tickets strictly from accredited resellers.
What steps to take if I possess a ticket but it’s yet to be collected? Fortunate enough to snag tickets and still need to retrieve them? You can drop by the Ticketmaster box office stationed at the crossroads of the North Circular Road and Russell Street/Jones Road. This box office will commence operations from 3pm.
At what time does the concert kick-off? Entry is from 5pm with prior queuing disallowed. The concert will be initiated by the first supporting act at 6.30pm. A second supporting act will step on stage at 7.15pm before Coldplay’s performance at 8.30pm. Attendees are advised to arrive at the venue at least 45 minutes before commencement.
Who have been lined up as the supporting acts?
A rising star from Lucan, Aby Coulibaly, has been gaining significant recognition due to her music this year. Recently, this 24-year-old artiste was chosen to open the show for Olivia Dean, former member of Rudimental, in Dublin. Coulibaly’s most recent song, Glow, was unveiled only a week ago.
On Instagram, she expressed her elation over supporting Coldplay in an upcoming performance: “I’m still not over the fact that what’s going to unfold tomorrow. I’ve loved Coldplay since I was a kid, thanks to my mum. I have this vivid memory of my sister rushing down the stairs to play Magic for mum and me when it was released, and hearing it always takes me back to that moment. NOSTALGIA!!! Moio and I had discussed our dream to experience Coldplay live one day, and how extraordinary that would be. Now, not just am I getting the chance to witness them live, but I’ve been honoured to set the stage for them.”
Maggie Rogers, an American singer-songwriter, will also extend her support to Coldplay. Her latest album, titled Don’t Forget Me, was brought out earlier in the year. Rogers has featured in several shows and recently collaborated with Chris Martin on stage in Vienna to present a rendition of Taylor Swift’s song Love Story.
How can you get to and from the venue?
Croke Park boasts excellent public connectivity. Various public transit options including buses, rail, Dart, and Luas can help you reach a commutable distance from the venue. Walking from O’Connell street to the stadium would take about 15 to 20 minutes.
After your arrival at the venue, adhere to the colour route on your ticket:
– Blue route: Access via Jones Road and Russell Street.
– Red route (Cusack Stand): Access via St James Avenue and Foster Terrace.
– Yellow route (Davin Stand): Access via St Margaret’s Terrace.
– Green route (Front pitch standing): Access via Josephs Avenue.
– Red route (Front and main pitch standing): Access via St James Avenue and Foster Terrace.
Wondering about the playlist?
Coldplay, an acclaimed band with a myriad of songs across several albums, recently performed in Vienna, Austria at the Ernst Happel Stadion. Their repertoire included tunes like ‘Higher Power’, ‘Paradise’, ‘The Scientist’, amongst others, and covers of Taylor Swift’s ‘The 1′ and The Chainsmokers’ ‘Something Just Like This’. The performance provides an inkling of what future performances could entail.
The security arrangements at the stadium mandate that all individuals must have a valid ticket to gain entry. It’s also necessary that patrons under 16 years be chaperoned by someone 25 or older. Any individual below 14 years must possess a seated ticket and won’t be allowed on the pitch/standing area. It’s not considered suitable for children under the age of five to attend.
All guests will be subjected to security inspections. It’s highly recommended to refrain from carrying bags unless absolutely necessary. Larger than A4 size bags, among other items like glass, canned goods, alcohol, umbrellas and professional-grade cameras and audio kit are prohibited.
For queries around arrangements for disabled individuals, one must get in touch with MCD Productions through [email protected] which will provide information on accessible parking and seating.
The attendees are permitted to capture moments via smartphones or compact digital cameras. However, professional cameras with detachable lenses and other recording devices are strictly not allowed.
As far as the weather is concerned, Thursday plans to show a mix of sun and intermittent showers and a pleasant temperature range of 18-20 degrees. Friday and Sunday projections indicate mostly dry weather with a high of 18-21 degrees and a good dose of sunshine. Monday is predicted to be predominantly dry with a chance of light showers. Despite the generally favourable weather prospects, attendees are advised to be prepared for the mutable Irish climate by having rainwear and sun protection. However, umbrellas won’t be permitted at the venue.
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