6 days Ago By Omair Pall
The anticipation around Coldplay’s upcoming concerts in Ahmedabad has taken India by storm, with fans rushing to secure tickets the moment they went on sale. Within minutes, both shows were sold out, triggering a mix of excitement and disappointment among music lovers. While some lucky fans managed to grab tickets, many others were left empty-handed, and the ticketing experience quickly became a hot topic of conversation on social media.
All Tickets of Coldplay's 2 Ahmedabad Shows sold out in 25 minutes 🔹~2.5 lakh people 🔹Two shows on 25 & 26 January 2025 Coldplay's biggest-ever show 🥳 pic.twitter.
com/JyD6AHVwL7 — The Index of Gujarat (@IndexofGujarat) November 17, 2024 One of the fortunate ones, Jhanvi Grewal, an Ahmedabad professional, was overjoyed to secure four tickets for herself and her friends. She recounted the intense process of buying the tickets, where users were randomly assigned queue numbers after entering the virtual waiting room. Competing against over 280,000 people in line, Jhanvi and her friends were thrilled to finally get tickets in the lower stands for Rs 4,200 each.
"It was worth the wait. We’re all so excited!" she said, eager to experience the concert. But not everyone had the same luck.
Kavya Singh, a healthcare worker in Ahmedabad, found herself frustrated after multiple attempts to buy tickets for her daughter, a huge Coldplay fan. With a queue number around 40,000, they watched in disappointment as the tickets sold out before they could even get to the front. "We tried everything, multiple devices, refreshing constantly, but it just didn’t work out.
It was heartbreaking," she said, describing the intense competition. With British rock band Coldplay set to perform in Mumbai & Ahmedabad soon, here's a glimpse of why Bangalore lost the big act despite its vibrant rock music scene. When will urban planners wake up to creating cultural spaces? @DKShivakumar @DeccanHerald https://t.
co/b65TXdn3Cn pic.twitter.com/frkCXpoBV2 — Shradha Triveni (@sinnershradha) November 17, 2024 Similarly, Gauri Wagenaar, another professional from Ahmedabad, shared how she and her friends faced long waiting times and multiple devices, but still couldn’t secure tickets.
“The demand is real. We knew it was going to be tough, but it still stung when it didn’t work out,” she explained, acknowledging the overwhelming excitement around Coldplay’s visit. As the ticketing chaos unfolded, social media became a platform for fans to vent their frustrations and share their experiences.
While some praised the improvements in Ahmedabad’s ticketing process compared to Coldplay’s Mumbai show, others pointed out that India’s online platforms still have a long way to go. Nirjari Shah, an Ahmedabad-based entrepreneur, recalled how smooth her ticketing experience was when she attended a Coldplay concert in Singapore. “It was so much easier there.
India really needs to catch up when it comes to these kinds of events,” she commented, underscoring the gap in ticketing infrastructure. Booked a stay near Narendra Modi Stadium 2 minutes after Coldplay Ahmedabad show was announced. Just got an email saying booking is cancelled 🤣 I booked 1 night stay at 1800/- Now watch this cost touch 18000/- within few hours pic.
twitter.com/aUo7on5tfj — Samarth (@iamstake) November 13, 2024 The issue of ticket resale quickly emerged as another point of contention. Fans were shocked to find that tickets, originally priced at around Rs 3,500, were being resold for as much as Rs 30,000.
Some took to social media, offering to trade tickets in hopes of attending both shows together. This resale frenzy only added to the sense of frustration and highlighted the immense demand for Coldplay’s shows in India. The Coldplay ticket saga in Ahmedabad not only reflected the excitement surrounding the band’s visit but also shed light on the struggles fans face when trying to access high-demand events.
It’s a reminder of the challenges of securing tickets in a digital age and the ongoing need for better management of these processes in India. SEE ALSO: Diljit Dosanjh Hilariously Adjusts Lyrics After Telangana Government Notice On Drug, Alcohol References.
