Coldplay concert crowd 'quiter than a library': Why Coldplay at DY Patil feel flat; exclusive details inside

Mumbai: Coldplay's highly anticipated Music of the Spheres concert at Mumbai's DY Patil Stadium last Saturday has sparked mixed reactions, with many fans expressing disappointment over the crowd's lackluster engagement despite record-breaking ticket sales.

The event, which marked the band's second performance in India since their 2016 debut, saw unprecedented demand with tickets selling out within seconds on BookMyShow. The frenzy led to steep resale prices, with some tickets reaching ₹1.5 lakh, far exceeding the original ₹12,000 price point.

However, post-concert social media reactions paint a different picture of the actual experience. Multiple attendees took to platforms like Instagram and X to voice their concerns about the unusually quiet crowd. One concertgoer, Aashish, shared footage of the subdued audience on X, commenting, "Nahh man... WHAT IS THIS???? The crowd is quieter than a f***ing library!"

The sentiment was echoed across social media platforms, with one Instagram user sarcastically captioning a concert video as "A really cold play!" Another attendee humorously remarked in Hindi, "Vibe to achhi hai yar, peaceful hai, shanti hai. Ek book le jata to padh bhi leta" (The vibe is nice and peaceful. I could have brought a book to read).

Critics pointed to a growing trend of performative concert attendance, with many observers noting that a significant portion of the audience seemed more focused on capturing social media content than engaging with the music. "More than half of them are just there for Insta pics & listening to the songs for the first time," noted one social media user.

The British rock band, comprising Chris Martin (lead vocals), Guy Berryman (bass), Jonny Buckland (guitar), and Will Champion (drums), is set to continue their Indian tour with performances at Ahmedabad's Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25 and 26. Known globally for hits like "Yellow," "The Scientist," and "A Sky Full of Stars," Coldplay's upcoming shows will test whether the audience engagement issues persist at their next Indian venues.