British rock band Coldplay may be set to return to South Africa in 2027, with frontman Chris Martin hinting at upcoming shows in southern Africa during the final leg of their Music of the Spheres world tour.
The tour, which began in March 2022, has become one of the biggest in music history, playing to over 13 million fans across 211 shows and generating more than R25 billion in ticket sales.
Coldplay last performed in South Africa in 2011, with concerts held in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
Raised hopes among Coldplay fans
Speaking at Wembley Stadium in London, Martin confirmed the tour would resume in 2027, with an additional 138 shows planned.
@coldplay_arg Coldplay 2027 Chris Martín anuncio que unos de sus primeros shows en la vuelta de “Music of the Spheres World Tour” será en Sudáfrica, después de más de 10 años Coldplay vuelve al país africano, su última visita fue en el Tour ”Mylo Xyloto”. #coldplay @coldplay #musicofthespheresworldtour #sudafrica #africa ♬ sonido original – Coldplay Argentina
While no venues or dates have been confirmed, the reference to southern Africa has raised hopes among local fans that South Africa will be included in the schedule.
If added, the tour could mark a historic return for the band and may push it past Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour as the highest-grossing tour of all time.
For now, South African fans will have to wait for official confirmation, but signs suggest a long-awaited Coldplay return could be on the horizon.
Martin and his partner Dakota Johnson called time on their on-and-off eight-year romance in June this year.
Who are Coldplay?
Coldplay are a British rock band formed in London in 1997.
They consist of vocalist and pianist Chris Martin, guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman, drummer and percussionist Will Champion, and manager Phil Harvey.
Known for their live performances, they have had a significant impact on popular culture through their music, advocacy and achievements.
The members of the band initially met at University College London, calling themselves Big Fat Noises and changing to Starfish before the final name.
With over 160 million records sold worldwide, Coldplay are one of the best-selling music acts of all time.
They are also the first group in Spotify history to reach 90 million monthly listeners.
