London Tube Strikes Force Coldplay to Shift Final Wembley Dates
Coldplay have been forced to shake up their Wembley Stadium finale as planned London Tube strikes throw the capital into travel chaos.
The band, fronted by Chris Martin, confirmed that the two sold-out shows scheduled for 7 and 8 September will no longer go ahead on those nights. Instead, fans will now see the performances moved to 6 and 12 September.
A post shared on the group’s official channels read: “We’re sorry to announce that, due to planned industrial action on the London Underground, we’ve been forced to reschedule our final two concerts of the current Wembley Stadium run.
“Without a Tube service, it’s impossible to get 82,000 people to the concert and home again safely, and therefore no event licence can be granted for the nights of 7th and 8th September.”
The industrial action, led by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, begins on 5 September and will continue across seven days, affecting vast parts of the Underground.
Commuters in London are already facing travel disruptions this week, with bus strikes affecting 50 routes across the city, adding to the pressure on the capital’s transport network.
With tens of thousands of fans expected, safety and logistics left promoters with no choice but to reschedule.
Coldplay reassured fans that tickets will remain valid for the new shows. However, those unable to attend can request a full refund from their original ticket provider by midday on 2 September.
Any returned tickets will be released for general sale via Ticketmaster at 11am the following day.
The group added: “We’re very sorry for the inevitable disappointment, frustration and inconvenience that this situation causes.”
Meanwhile, performances set for 30 and 31 August, as well as 3 and 4 September, will go ahead as planned.
This Wembley residency has already been historic. Coldplay are set to become the first band to play ten nights at the national stadium in a single year, surpassing the joint record of eight shows previously held by Taylor Swift and Take That.
Fans have been treated to a string of classics – from Paradise and Trouble to We Pray – as part of their Music of the Spheres world tour.
In a move applauded by campaigners, 10% of proceeds from the Wembley concerts will be donated to the Music Venue Trust, supporting grassroots venues across the UK.
The shows themselves are powered entirely by renewable energy, with no reliance on traditional generators. Energy is being supplied via Higher Power Farm, the band’s eco-project in the West Country.
Coldplay, who rose to prominence in the late ’90s, have scored two UK number-one singles and topped the albums chart ten times.
Known for global anthems such as Yellow, Clocks and Viva La Vida, the band continue to balance chart success with a growing reputation for eco-conscious live touring.
