People often debate whether spending hundreds of dollars on a concert ticket is really worth it. But when I found myself crying to my favorite songs live, surrounded by colorful confetti, glowing bracelets and thousands of voices singing as one, I realized the answer. Coldplay’s Miami concert proved that money comes and goes, but memories like these stay with you forever.
Over eight months ago, Coldplay announced their Miami tour dates. I was excited but nervous, worried that I wouldn’t be able to get tickets or that they’d be too expensive. On ticket sale day, my dad spent hours searching for affordable seats. The best tickets we could get were $400 each, but as lifelong Coldplay fans, my family decided to make that happen. I spent the weeks leading up to the concert obsessively listening to their setlist and planning my outfit.
When we arrived at the concert, thousands of fans were seated and the opening act was already performing. There were all kinds of people in the crowd, every race and age you could think of, all united by our shared excitement. Chants of “olé” echoed, and the stands lit up with waves of energy.
As Coldplay opened with “Higher Power,” the audience was cheering and singing along. The bracelets that everyone received when you entered the stadium were lit-up and created the most beautiful visuals. Giant balloons floated over the crowds and vibrant confetti rained down. Each song they performed was loud, euphoric, and made everyone dance. Hearing songs like “Adventure of a Lifetime” and “Paradise” live felt surreal, pure joy spreading through the crowd. When they played songs like “Yellow,” “ALL MY LOVE,” and “Sparks,” I was overwhelmed with emotion, tears streaming as I heard my favorite songs in person.
The highlights of the concert had to be “A Sky Full of Stars,” “Viva la Vida,” and “Fix You.” Before performing “A Sky Full of Stars,” Chris Martin, the lead singer, asked everyone to put their phones away and be. The entire crowd was living in the moment, cheering and screaming, and it was the most cathartic experience. “Viva la Vida” and “Fix You” were the Coldplay songs that I listen to the most and getting to sing along to them live were the moments I was waiting for, and yet again I cried through them.
What made the experience even more special was Coldplay’s message of inclusivity, sustainability, love, and positivity. From the statements on their merch about immigration (“Everyone is an alien somewhere”) to their renewable energy sources like kinetic dance floors, Coldplay truly brings everyone together.
Yes, tickets are expensive. Not everyone can or should spend hundreds on a concert. But for those who can, the value isn’t in the seat number or the price, it’s the moments that stay with you forever. Coldplay’s Miami concert proved that live music isn’t just entertainment; rather, it’s an experience that reminds us why being alive is worth it.
