Coldplay concert 2025 heralds a huge travel boom; drives 33x more searches for hotels in Mumbai: www.agoda.nl

Mumbai will experience a ‘Sky Full of Stars’ moment as Coldplay fans from around the world prepare to descend on the city for the band’s highly anticipated concert in January 2025. The return of the British pop-rock sensation, who has not performed in India since 2016, has already created a wave of excitement among fans – most of whom paid top dollar for the highly sought-after tickets. And now it’s time for the city’s hoteliers to make money.

Coldplay’s return appears to have caused a surge in hotel bookings and accommodation searches. One September report said five-star hotels within 20 kilometers of DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai, where the British band will perform, are charging close to ₹1 lakh per night during the concert dates.

Data from the digital travel platform agoda reflects the same enthusiasm among fans. According to the platform, hotel searches in Mumbai increased by a whopping 33 times immediately after the concert was announced. Additionally, domestic searches for accommodation increased 45 times on the day of the announcement.

Krishna Rathi, Senior Country Director for India Subcontinent and MEA at agoda, highlighted the appeal of this event: “Earlier this year we saw Indians flock to Thailand to see Coldplay perform live in Bangkok. The band’s popularity among Indians suggests that Mumbai is about to set the stage for something truly memorable, and we are happy to help travelers find the perfect stay for the event.”

Apparently, it’s not just Indian fans who are driving this trend. This demand also extends to international fans, with top searches coming from France, the UAE, Britain, Spain and Australia. Coldplay’s global fan base reflects a wider trend in the music and tourism sectors, where major concerts often turn host cities into tourist hotspots. A similar surge was seen in Seoul in 2022, as BTS held their live concerts, drawing fans from over 100 countries and pushing local accommodations to the limit.

As anticipation for the Coldplay concert grows, Agoda advises fans to book accommodation early to take advantage of the competitive rates and options.