Coldplay Draws 76,000 Fans to Madison Concert After 28 Years

Coldplay's recent concert at Madison's Camp Randall Stadium marked a major event for the city, drawing fans from across the Midwest and creating a festive atmosphere in the surrounding streets. The show, part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour, featured elaborate special effects, interactive light displays, and a setlist that included fan favorites like "Yellow" and "A Sky Full of Stars," with frontman Chris Martin engaging warmly with the local audience. Fans shared emotional connections to the music, and some even made a day of it with sidewalk tailgates despite costly parking. This concert was the second major show at Camp Randall in 28 years, contributing to a memorable night for both locals and visitors. Additionally, the tour recently garnered viral attention due to a Kiss Cam incident at a prior concert, which led to the resignation of a CEO involved and added a layer of pop culture buzz heading into the Madison performance.