Coldplay are bringing Christmas to London a little early. Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland have announced a unique, warm and charity concert at Hackney Church, with all proceeds going to Crisis and War Child. An evening where music meets humanity, through the magic of Coldplay
The announcement from Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland came as a gift to Coldplay fans. The band confirmed that they will take to the stage at Hackney Church on December 3rd for a special Christmas charity show, which will be their only appearance after the end of their world tour. Music of the SpheresThe concert will have all the hallmarks of Coldplay: emotion, positive energy and a deep purpose — supporting two great organizations, the Crisis and War Child.
Coldplay have linked Hackney Church with some of their most iconic moments. Their relationship with the venue began more than a decade ago, when they played their first Christmas concerts there, in 2011 and 2015. In 2024, they returned for two special performances, raising over £350.000 for the charity. Crisis, and this year they are back with the goal of surpassing themselves.
The event will take place on Wednesday, December 3rd, with all proceeds going to Crisis — which helps people rebuild their lives after homelessness — and in War Child, which supports children growing up in war. Chris Martin, known for his philanthropic work, has repeatedly stated that he considers such initiatives "the most meaningful part" of his career.
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Tickets will not be sold, but will be distributed through a lottery — a practice they have used before. Those interested can register until November 17, and 150 lucky winners will be selected to receive a pair of non-transferable tickets. Entry will be by ID only, ensuring the experience remains authentic and personal.
This concert comes at a time of respite for the band. The Music of the Spheres Tour, which kicked off in March 2022, recently wrapped up and has already made history as the most successful rock tour of all time, surpassing $1 billion in revenue. Coldplay became only the second band in history to achieve this feat — and they did it with sold-out stadiums, environmentally sustainable concerts, and thousands of thrilled fans on every continent.
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This summer, the band made history at Wembley Stadium, performing ten consecutive sold-out shows. During the penultimate night, Chris Martin caused a stir when he revealed that “the tour is not over” and that “there are still 138 shows left.” He hinted that the band is preparing something “very special,” a project that, as he said, they have been working on for years.
“We have a break ahead of us,” he said with a smile. “But we will announce the new shows for 2027 very soon. And believe me, what we have in store is something truly magical.”
These statements have reignited rumors of Coldplay's "final chapter." Chris Martin has already confirmed that the band's discography will end after their 12th album. The most recent, Moon Music (2024), was the tenth, and according to him, the next one — “album number 11” — will be a musical-type musical work, something groundbreaking for the band.
"The latest single is on Moon Music and it's called 'All My Love,'" Martin told NME"Then we have a musical project and, finally, a final album that will be called Coldplay"This will be our finale."
However, Martin admitted that saying goodbye to Coldplay's discography won't be easy. "The band is a part of my life. I don't know what the day will be like when we stop recording. But I feel like everything we've been through, especially in the last few years, only makes sense if we continue to give something back to the world."
That thought seems to sum up the spirit of the Hackney Church concert. For Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland, music is not just sounds and lights — it's a means of change. By returning to the stage, not for publicity, but for charity, Coldplay are showing that their real message lies not in the charts, but in the hearts of the people they help.
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December 3rd is set to be a night of emotion, music and hope. Fans are already talking about one of the band's most "human" performances yet, a short break between their big productions, but one that perfectly captures the essence of Coldplay: kindness, unity and a true artistic soul.
As Martin said: "When you give something through music, it comes back to you a hundredfold. That's why we keep going."
