Okay, let’s be real for a second. You do need a plan. Shows usually start with an opening act around 7:30 PM or 8:00 PM. Coldplay typically hits the stage at 8:45 PM to 9:00 PM.
So, do the maths (or trust the internet): start time + two hours of bangers + a 15-minute encore of “Fix You” and “A Sky Full of Stars” = about 11:00 PM. But always check your venue’s specific curfew—some outdoor gigs wrap up earlier, for the neighbors’ sake!
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What If You Need To Leave Early? (No Judgement)
Life happens. Maybe you have a babysitter who charges by the nanosecond, or a train that turns into a pumpkin at 10:45 PM. That’s okay! Do not stress. You can still have a blast for the first 90% of the show.
Just know this: if you leave before the confetti and the glitter cannons hit, you’re missing the exclamation point on the night. So if you can, stay.
