Coldplay is set to perform in Portugal as part of their Music of the Spheres World Tour in 2022. There has been much speculation about who will be opening for Coldplay at their shows in Portugal. In this article, we will look at the details around Coldplay’s concerts in Portugal and examine who is likely to be opening for them.
Coldplay’s Concerts in Portugal
Coldplay is scheduled to perform two concerts in Portugal as part of their world tour. The dates and locations of their Portugal shows are:
- May 17, 2022 – Estádio Cidade de Coimbra – Coimbra
- May 18, 2022 – Estádio Cidade de Coimbra – Coimbra
These two concerts in Coimbra will be massive events, with Estádio Cidade de Coimbra having a maximum capacity of 30,000 people. Coldplay is one of the most popular bands in the world, so these shows are sure to have incredible energy and huge crowds.
Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour is in support of their 2021 album Music of the Spheres. The tour began in March 2022 and is currently scheduled to continue through July 2023 with over 100 dates across the globe. The Portugal shows will be part of the European leg of the tour taking place in May and June 2022.
Potential Openers for Coldplay in Portugal
When major artists like Coldplay plan tour dates, they usually have one or more supporting acts that open the show before they take the stage. These opening artists or bands play a shorter set to get the crowd excited before the headliner performs. So who could open for Coldplay at their Portugal concerts?
H.E.R.
One strong possibility is American R&B singer H.E.R. She has been opening for Coldplay on several other European tour stops, and would make sense as an opener for the Portugal dates as well. H.E.R. gained recognition by playing guitar and singing covers, and then rose to fame with hit songs like “Damage” and “Hard Place”.
London Grammar
The British indie pop trio London Grammar would also be a fitting opener for Coldplay in Portugal. They joined Coldplay on tour in 2016, and their dreamy, melancholy sound pairs nicely with Coldplay’s atmospheric rock. London Grammar had breakout hits with songs like “Strong” and “Wasting My Young Years”.
Ivete Sangalo
Since Coldplay is playing two nights in Portugal, they could mix up the opening acts and feature a Portuguese artist one night. Ivete Sangalo is a major star in Brazil and Portugal who Coldplay worked with on their song “Sangria”. She is known for her high energy performances blending pop, Latin, and reggae music.
Who Has Opened Previously on the Tour?
Looking at who has opened for Coldplay already on their 2022 world tour can provide some clues about support acts for Portugal. Here are some of the main artists who have opened for Coldplay so far on this tour:
| Opening Act | Locations |
|---|---|
| H.E.R. | USA, UK, France, Netherlands, Germany |
| London Grammar | UK |
| Caroline Polachek | USA |
| Gabriels | USA |
| Jacob Collier | USA |
| Stefanie Heinzmann | Switzerland |
As this table shows, H.E.R. has been the most frequent opening act in Europe. London Grammar joined Coldplay in the UK. And other artists like Caroline Polachek have opened in the United States. Based on these patterns, H.E.R. seems the most probable opener for the Portugal concerts.
Why Do Bands Have Opening Acts?
Now you may be wondering, why do major bands like Coldplay bother having opening acts? There are actually some important reasons big artists have other performers open their shows:
- It allows them to expose up-and-coming or lesser known artists to bigger audiences.
- It allows time for more fans to arrive and get in their seats before the headliner goes on stage.
- It builds anticipation and excitement for the main act.
- It gives concert goers more entertainment value for their ticket money.
So while Coldplay certainly does not need another artist to hype up their crowd in Portugal, having an opening act serves important musical and practical purposes for tours.
Closing Thoughts
Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres tour stopping in Portugal for two nights in May 2022 will be an epic musical event. While no opening act has been officially confirmed yet, R&B singer H.E.R. seems very likely to open the show based on her joining Coldplay across Europe already. Other possibilities are the British group London Grammar or Portuguese superstar Ivete Sangalo.
The opening act plays the important role of getting the crowd engaged and setting the stage for the headliner. Coldplay fans in Portugal should be in for an amazing night of music, whoever ends up opening the show. It will be a special chance to see one of the world’s biggest bands put on an unforgettable concert experience.
