Panic and excitement have engulfed Coldplay fans following the British band’s announcement that they will perform their biggest show ever at Ahmedabad’s Narendra Modi Stadium on January 25, 2025. This is the band’s maiden appearance in the city after two consecutive performances in Mumbai on January 18 and 19. Ticket prices range from ₹2,500 to ₹12,500, ensuring categories to suit all pocket-friendly budgets, from standing area to premium seats.
Prices through the roof!
However, the announcement of the Ahmedabad concert has sent local hotel prices through the roof. Premium rooms are being charged anything between ₹50,000 a night, much above the usual peak-season rates. The main reasons, according to industry experts, are crowds thronging the city from all over and from other countries and the paucity of luxury hotels in the city near the stadium. Budget-conscious fans are considering alternative options, such as staying in nearby Gandhinagar or more affordable lodgings farther from the venue.
The concert has generated great excitement among Indian fans, who are largely happy to reminisce about Coldplay’s first ever appearance at the Global Citizen Festival in Mumbai back in 2016. Its return to India shows that it remains popular and there is an increasing appetite for large-scale global music events in India. However, the massive turnout expected in Ahmedabad could pose logistical challenges, from managing transportation to ensuring crowd safety.
A stimuli to generate economic activity and world-class entertainment
Coldplay’s Ahmedabad show promises to be a phenomenon in India’s live music space, not only in terms of quality entertainment but also the economic activity it can generate in the city. Nevertheless, attendees are well advised to make in advance plans for accommodations and travel to avoid last-minute hurdles. The concert promises a memorable experience, despite the challenges of sky-high hotel prices and heightened demand.
