It will be the first time they’ve performed in New Zealand since 2016. The band made history when they announced a third show on the New Zealand leg of their tour – they’re the first artist or act to play three consecutive shows at Eden Park.
According to Webjet data, bookings of flights to Auckland between November 12 and 16 were up 87% compared to the same time last year. Meanwhile, the Hilton Auckland is expected to be completely booked on the days the shows take place.
With that in mind, if you’re heading along to the shows this week, here’s everything you need to know – from how to get there to what to expect on the night.
Coldplay will perform three shows at Eden Park in Auckland on November 13, 15 and 16. Photo / Anna Lee Media
When does the show start?
Gates open at Eden Park on 5pm on Wednesday, November 13, with support acts Shone, Ayra Starr and Emmanuel Kelly expected to start performing from 5.30pm.
Coldplay are expected to start performing from 8.15pm – though at their Melbourne and Sydney shows last week, they didn’t take the stage until around 8.40pm.
How to get there
Your concert ticket comes with free transport from Eden Park on regular trains, buses and ferries and special event buses. Mobility parking on Cricket Avenue is accessible via Walters Road for ticket-holders with mobility parking permits.
Special event buses will travel to and from the North Shore using the Eden Park Transport Hub on the corner of Reimers Avenue and Sandringham Road, while buses from the city centre will pick up and drop off passengers at 401 New North Road. Buses heading to the concert will depart every 10 minutes from 4.30pm to 7.30pm, while buses leaving after the concert will depart an hour after the event finishes.
Train
Train travel is included with your Coldplay ticket from 3pm.
Following the show, trains will use both platforms at Kingsland Station to depart toward the city. To head west, use both platforms at Morningside Station.
Rideshare
Rideshare services and drop-off areas are located at the Dominion Road end of Bellwood Ave and Morningside Drive.
Roads around Eden Park will be closed during the event and parking restrictions will be in place, so expect delays.
The Coldplay Fan Trail
Auckland Transport has organised a walking trail for concertgoers heading from the CBD to Eden Park, including stops for snacks, to hear a DJ, make signs, and more activities.
There are some restrictions on what you can bring inside the venue. You can bring a bag no larger than A4 size, as well as signs, banners or flags – as long as they don’t have poles or political messaging on them.
In case of rain, leave your umbrella at home, but make sure to bring a poncho or a rain jacket.
You can bring an empty one-litre water bottle; lids will be removed before entering the stadium floor. You can bring small amounts of food you’ve prepared yourself, but there will be plenty of food and drink options available for cashless purchase at the venue.
Portable chairs or seats, alcohol purchased outside the stadium, drugs, aerosol cans, breakable containers, knives, fireworks and chilly bins are among the prohibited items. You can find the full list on Eden Park’s website here.
If you’re planning to bring young children to the concert or experience sound sensitivity yourself, the Kennards Hire Sound Sensitivity Stations at Eden Park will be giving out free earplugs on the night - one portable station, and one in the South Stand on Level 3 next to the Access Community Health Sensory Room.
