Ahmedabad made history on January 25 and 26, 2025, as it hosted India's largest-ever concert with British band Colplay captivating an audience of over 2.5 lakh people and setting new records in event management and tourism.

British band Coldplay’s members Chris Martin, second right, Jonny Buckland, left, Will Champion, second left, and Guy Berryman perform during the band’s ‘Music Of The Spheres World Tour’ at the D.Y. Patil Sports Stadium in Navi Mumbai on January 18, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI

The success of Coldplay’s performance shines a spotlight on India’s booming live events market. The ticketed live music segment alone is expected to reach ₹1,864 crore ($223 million) this year.

A physical brawl erupted at Coldplay's highly acclaimed show in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. While Chris Martin energised the crowd with a powerful performance of 'Viva la Vida', some overenthusiastic fans engaged in violent behavior.

British band Coldplay’s Sunday concert at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad took an unexpected turn when two fans got into a heated argument, which turned violent, ending in both of them exchanging blows while those around them trying to pacify the situation.

Two fans got physically violent among the crowd as Coldplay performed Viva La Vida on stage at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on Sunday.