Parachutes Tour

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Lore & Background

The tour emerged from a period of rapid evolution for the band. After supporting Bellatrix on a few shows and participating in the NME Premier Tour in January 2000, Coldplay co-headlined a run with Terris in March. On 27 April 2000, they confirmed their first headlining tour would launch in the United Kingdom immediately following their support slot for Muse's Showbiz Tour. This progression defined the tour's structure: moving from small support gigs to commanding their own stages. The set list was anchored by the full Parachutes album but remained fluid enough to include tracks from The Blue Room, reflecting a band still actively shaping its live identity while introducing new material to audiences.

In Their Own Story

The tour featured distinct opening acts that shifted depending on the leg and location. In October 2000, English band Lowgold supported every show except for the London date. By December, guests included Bettina Motive and the Fantastic Super Foofs. The North American legs saw a rotation of talent: Lily Frost opened in Vancouver, while Powderfinger took the stage for the remaining dates on that leg. For the second continental run, Grandaddy was invited to open. In Europe, specific venues hosted unique lineups, with Mercedes performing at Club Ifor Bach, JJ72 at Ancienne Belgique, and Swan Lee at Vega. These varied pairings highlighted the band's reach across different scenes.

Reader's Guide

Financially, the tour achieved significant success, grossing $4,201,871 from a total of 262,140 tickets sold. Billboard noted that performances held in 2001 specifically earned an average of $52,743 per date with an attendance of 2,507 tickets. The tour dates were anchored by specific set lists, such as the one recorded on 23 October 2000 in London, England, though this did not represent every show throughout the run. The tour successfully transitioned Coldplay from a band known for club shows to one capable of filling larger venues while maintaining a diverse repertoire that included unreleased tracks and covers.

Did You Know?

• The tour was announced on 1 June 2000, following an unnamed co-headlining run with the Welsh band Terris.
• Lowgold supported every October 2000 performance except for the London show.
• Grandaddy was invited to open specifically for the second North American leg of the tour.
• The total gross for the tour reached $4,201,871 from 262,140 tickets sold.
• In 2001, the average earnings per date were $52,743 with an average attendance of 2,507.