Coldplay’s Republic Day concert in Ahmedabad made history as India’s largest-ever ticketed event, drawing a staggering crowd of 1.34 lakh attendees.
- This record-breaking event surpassed the audience size of Diljit Dosanjh and Justin Bieber’s concerts, each of which drew approximately 50,000 fans.
- The British band concluded its five-show India tour with this monumental concert on Sunday night at the Narendra Modi Stadium.
A Record-Breaking Event
Coldplay’s Largest-Ever Show
- The Ahmedabad concert wasn’t just a milestone for India; it was also Coldplay’s largest-ever concert globally.
- It broke their previous record of 83,000 attendees set in Sydney in November 2022.
- The massive capacity of the Narendra Modi Stadium, which exceeds one lakh, played a pivotal role in accommodating the crowd.
- Unlike cricket matches that utilize only the seating areas, the concert also used the ground space, hosting nearly 1.4 lakh fans.
Star-Studded Attendance
Celebrity Appearances Add Glamour
- Coldplay’s shows in Mumbai attracted notable celebrities, including:
- Singer Shreya Ghoshal
- Bollywood personalities Suhana Khan, Navya Naveli Nanda, and Kajal Aggarwal
- At the Ahmedabad concert, cricketer Jasprit Bumrah made a surprise appearance.
Reaching a Wider Audience
For fans unable to attend in person, the Sunday concert was streamed live on Disney+ Hotstar.
- This was also the first ticketed concert in India to witness a crowd exceeding one lakh.
