Tatiana Cesso
Coldplay has accepted an invitation from Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to perform at the 30th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP 30) in Belém, Brazil, in November 2025, according to the newspaper O Liberal. This announcement follows an invitation extended by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva during his recent meeting with Coldplay’s lead vocalist, Chris Martin.
The official announcement will be made by Pará State Governor Helder Barbalho, who will reveal the details in a press conference in New York alongside the band members. The band will headline a special concert marking the opening of the event, which will be held at Mangueirão Stadium.
If finalized, this will be the first time a major international band has performed to open the COP conference, which has been held annually since the first UN climate agreement in 1992.
The invitation to Coldplay was first extended in March 2023 when President Lula met with Chris Martin in Rio de Janeiro. During their meeting, Chris Martin and President Lula discussed environmental issues and Amazon protection, with Lula humorously noting, “I received a guitar, not a bracelet.”
Uma boa conversa com direito a uma palhinha com o violão que ganhei de presente de Chris Martin, do @coldplay.
— Lula (@LulaOficial) March 24, 2023
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The guitar, signed by all Coldplay members, features a dedication to the presidential couple: “For Lula and Janja, with love, Coldplay 2023.” The band members also drew caricatures of themselves alongside Janja and Lula. First Lady Janja reciprocated by gifting the band a biography of the President.
Known for their environmental advocacy, Coldplay has reported a 59% reduction in direct CO2 emissions for the first two years of their current tour compared to their previous stadium tour. This achievement has been verified by MIT’s Environmental Solutions Initiative.
