Coldplay confirm 2023 tour and drop cryptic clues for UK dates
What are they up to?
Currently in the midst of their six-date residency at London’s Wembley Stadium, Coldplay have confirmed they will tour again in 2023 and they’ve dropped clues for where the UK dates might take place.
Coldplay sent an email to their mailing list yesterday (17th August), revealing they will hit the road again next year, writing: “Tonight, the band play the fourth of six sold out shows at London’s Wembley Stadium. Further 2023 dates are expected to be announced soon…”
The post also included emojis of a TV, an egg hatching and a magnifying glass.
At around the same time the email was sent, the visually spectacular video for Coldplay's new single ‘Humankind’ premiered, which captures the band in their kaleidoscopic live glory in Mexico City.
As pointed out by Coldplay fan site Coldplay Xtra, eagle-eyed fans have spotted the names of various European cities in the opening sequence of the video including Coimbra, Barcelona, Milan, Naples, Zurich, Copenhagen, Gothenberg and Amsterdam.
There are also two UK cities alluded to in the opening sequence – a picture of Cardiff Castle at the top of some escalators, and the word ‘Manchester’ written in digital lettering.
It’s currently unclear exactly what these clues mean, but it hasn’t stopped Coldplay fans speculating that they point towards the locations of live shows next year.
We’ll wait and see.
Coldplay finish their London Wembley Stadium residency on Sunday (21st August) before they play two nights at Glasgow’s Hampden Park next week.
They then head back to Latin America for a run of dates which concludes in spectacular style with ten sold out nights at Estadio River Plate in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Now take a look through other tours to look forward to in the coming months:
Coldplay - 'Music of the Spheres' tour
Kings of tours Coldplay announced a mammoth 2022 tour called 'Music of the Spheres' tour.
After pausing touring in 2019 due to environmental concerns, Coldplay have comprehensive set of sustainability initiatives and environmental commitments for this tour. They will be returning to the UK in 2023.
N-Dubz
One of the UK's most talked about bands ever N-Dubz are back! Due to demand, the band have announced extra dates!
Their arena tour takes in many of the UK's biggest cities and will give fans a chance to hear all their favourites N-Dubz songs live for the first time in 11 years.
Justin Bieber - 'Justice' tour
It's been far too long since Mr Justin Bieber visited the UK, so it's no surprise fans were hyped when he announced his 'Justice' tour.
He was due to start the tour in February 2023 but has postponed all of his UK tour dates due to ongoing health issues.
Sam Ryder - 'There's Nothing But Space, Man!'
Sam Ryder announced his 'There's Nothing But Space, Man!' tour in the summer of 2022. It will be his biggest tour to date and will see him performing across the UK, starting in Belfast on 17th March 2023, ending in Brighton on 5th April 2023.
KT Tunstall
To promote her new album 'NUT', Scottish singer KT Tunstall is doing a 16-date tour across the UK in February and March 2023.
Harry Styles
Harry Styles has announced an extension to 'Love On Tour', and he will be returning to the UK in May and June 2023. tickets are on sale now and you can buy them from Aloud.com
Mimi Webb
Mimi Webb has announced a UK and Ireland tour for April 2023, playing 14 dates. Tickets went on sale on Thursday 20th October from Aloud.com.
Olly Murs
Making his return to music, Olly Murs delighted fans by announcing he's heading back out on tour in April-May 2023, with dates in Glasgow, Newcastle, Leeds, London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and more.
Tickets are on sale now from Aloud.com.
Taylor Swift
In the lead-up to her 'Midnights' album being released on 21st October, the official Taylor Swift website confirmed that the singer would be heading on a UK tour.
Although no exact dates were announced, they did reveal that fans that pre-ordered the album through the website would get an access code for the tour ticket pre-sale.
Lewis Capaldi
Following on from his return to music with 'Forget Me', Lewis Capaldi revealed his second album 'Broken By Desire To Be Heavenly Sent' would be released on 19th May. At the same time, he revealed he would be heading on tour across the UK in January and February 2023.
Tickets are on sale from Aloud.com
P!nk
After three long years since she last performed in the UK, American singer P!nk announced her 'Summer Carnival 2023' tour, which will see her performing five UK dates in June 2023. Tickets are available from Aloud.com.
Sam Smith
Alongside the announcement of their upcoming album 'Gloria', Sam Smith revealed they are heading out on tour in April-May 2023, performing dates in Sheffield, London, Glasgow, Birmingham, and Manchester. Tickets are now on sale from Aloud.com.
Maroon 5
Maroon 5 are heading on tour across Europe and the UK in 2023. They have a huge show at The O2 in London on 3rd July.
Diversity - 'Supernova'
Britain's most-successful dance group, Diversity will be taking their all-new 'Supernova' tour on a 64-date run around the UK in 2023 and 2024.
Joel Corry - 2023 tour
Joel Corry will embark on his biggest tour yet in 2023, performing Belfast, Glasgow, and Cardiff, amongst other places.
Sugababes
Following their amazing reunion tour over the summer, the Sugababes are back for a huge show at The O2 in London. They'll be playing one night only on Friday 15th September 2023.
Tom Walker
Tom Walker will be going on an intimate tour in the UK during March 2023. Tickets are now on sale for his tour.
Gwen Stefani
Gwen Stefani is heading on a six-date tour across the UK in 2023. She will also be joining P!nk on stage at two of her huge London shows.
Tickets to see Gwen Stefani go on sale on Friday 16th December.
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