Coldplay to play two gigs at Craven Park
COMING SOON: Coldplay will play at Hull’s Craven Park
By Rick Lyon, Co-Editor
Global superstars Coldplay are coming to Hull.
The band - one of the biggest in the world - will play two concerts at Sewell Group Craven Park before six more at Wembley Stadium next year. They will be the group’s only UK or European gigs in 2025.
The dates for the shows are as follows:
August 18: Craven Park
August 19: Craven Park
August 22: Wembley Stadium
August 23: Wembley Stadium
August 26: Wembley Stadium
August 27: Wembley Stadium
August 30: Wembley Stadium
August 31: Wembley Stadium
Fans can get first access to tickets by ordering the band’s new album, Moon Music, from the official Coldplay UK or EU Stores - store.coldplay.com. Pre-sale tickets will then be available from 9am on Thursday, September 26, before a general sale begins at 9am on Friday September 27.
Rumours of the gigs at the home of Hull KR began circulating yesterday, as revealed by The Hull Story.
Hull KR chief executive Paul Lakin said: “We are truly delighted to bring the world’s biggest band to east Hull.
“Sewell Group Craven Park will be rocking for two consecutive nights for the biggest show the city has ever seen.
“We can’t wait to proudly represent the whole region and North of England, as part of the only European dates announced outside of London.
“The stadium is no stranger to big acts, with Hull’s very own Beautiful South selling out 25,000 tickets in our 2017 City of Culture year, alongside other major concerts from The Who, Little Mix, Rod Stewart and Tom Jones. However, this is on another level, with Coldplay bringing their full, and same production that will be inside Wembley Stadium, nothing will be scaled back.
“We have a fantastic relationship with SJM Concerts, and we’d like to place on record our thanks to them for making this happen, for what is set to be two very special nights.”
Leader of Hull City Council, Councillor Mike Ross, said: “This announcement is fantastic for Hull.
“To have a world-renowned act such as Coldplay performing in Hull really demonstrates how the city has become a culture and tourism destination.
“I have no doubt that residents right across the city will be extremely excited by this huge news.
“Whilst I am sure everyone who attends will enjoy themselves, we also hope the city benefits economically and more whilst Coldplay joins us in Hull.”
In a statement, the Glastonbury headliners confirmed ten per cent of the proceeds from the shows will be donated to the Music Venue Trust which supports grassroots venues and artists in the UK.