Coldplay forced to move Wembley dates and fans are not happy

Coldplay moved two Wembley shows due to a Tube strike, leaving furious fans stranded with wasted flights and hotels.

Coldplay have been forced to reschedule two of their Wembley Stadium concerts after planned industrial action on the London Underground made it impossible for 82,000 fans to travel safely. The band announced that the 7 September show will now take place on 6 September, while the 8 September date has been pushed back to 12 September. All existing tickets remain valid, and refunds are available for those unable to attend the new dates.

In a statement, Coldplay apologised for the disruption, explaining that no event licence could be granted without a functioning Tube service to move the massive crowds in and out of the venue. They admitted the change was disappointing but said it was the only way to avoid outright cancellation.

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While the announcement may have solved a logistical problem, it has sparked an angry backlash online. Fans from across Europe and beyond expressed frustration at losing money on non-refundable hotels, flights, and train tickets. One French fan group wrote that they had already paid for Eurostar travel and accommodation, calling the last-minute change “truly unfair and disappointing.” Another fan travelling from Spain said they had waited a year for the experience and now could not attend at all.

Some supporters defended the band, saying the Tube strike was beyond their control. Others, however, questioned why a concert could be held on 6 September if the strike was still ongoing, asking how fans were expected to reach Wembley. There were also calls for a ticket exchange system as fans scrambled to swap dates on social media.

Despite the anger, Coldplay’s earlier Wembley shows this summer have drawn rave reviews and packed audiences. The band promised that concerts scheduled for 30 and 31 August and 3 and 4 September will go ahead as planned. Whether the rescheduled dates can satisfy fans left out of pocket remains uncertain, but for many, the Tube strike has cast a shadow over what was meant to be a triumphant run of ten sold-out shows.