Coldplay at Wembley Arena: “Nobody does stadiums like them”
Oh summer, it always brings some of the best concerts of the year. And spoilt we were in 2025, with bands such as Oasis, Pulp and Stereophonics gracing stages up and down the country. Even iconic songwriters from across the pond, the likes of Bruce Springsteen and Neil Young, made a stop. Now it’s the turn of Britain’s biggest act, Coldplay, who are back with the record-breaking Music of the Spheres show in Wembley for a ten-night residency. If Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour made headlines last year by surpassing a ten-million-strong audience, Chris Martin’s band went one better, now exceeding the 13-million mark. And in a surprise announcement, they revealed they’ll keep it going and return to London in 2027.
A Coldplay gig is always something special. It’s a mix of personal, moving songs, massive hits and pure feel-good energy that can make even a stadium feel intimate. Much of that is down to Martin, who has evolved from the once-shy singer of Yellow into a magnetic frontman capable of commanding the largest of crowds. On the first night he did exactly that, launching straight in with Higher Power before flowing into the funky Adventure of a Lifetime, everyone up and dancing at their seats.
A late-summer concert feels like peak time. The days are still warm and, half an hour into the set, the sun dips enough for the spectacle to begin: the famous LED wristbands. During Charlie Brown, Wembley is transformed into a jaw-dropping ocean of glowing colour, every hand raised and every level alive. It’s a show without bad seats, with the band moving around the venue, popping up on different stages so even those at the back get their own front-row moment.
The singalongs are deafening on classics like Yellow and The Scientist, with the crowd almost drowning out the singer himself. And when Martin sprints down the runway that cuts through the crowd, calling for even more energy during Viva La Vida, the oh-oh-oh chant shakes Wembley in one of those rare moments where you feel the place might lift off. The realisation is clear: nobody does stadiums like Coldplay.
But what makes them so likeable is the way they bring everyone in. A young fan with autism is invited on stage after requesting Trouble; a stocky security guard, standing still with arms crossed, suddenly pulls out dance moves; alien puppets appear out of nowhere, tying into the band’s “everyone is an alien somewhere” T-shirt. It’s a spectacle for all, a place where every person feels represented. But none of it would matter without incredible songs such as Fix You, Sparks and Clocks, bridging generations as parents and children enjoy them equally.
As the night turns dark, there’s time for a final encore before saying goodbye. The four-piece, who formed in London 28 years ago, close the show with a rendition of their two latest singles, Feels Like I’m Falling in Love – with the Orquesta Sinfónica Simón Bolívar – and All My Love. And with nine more of these nights ahead, the summer of music will stay unforgettable a little longer.
Filippo L’Astorina, the Editor
Photo: Anna Lee
For further information and future events visit Coldplay’s website here.
Watch the video for Feels Like I’m Falling in Love here:
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