In a heartfelt gesture during their Vienna concert, Coldplay paid tribute to Taylor Swift and her devoted fans. The band’s performance of Swift’s iconic 2008 hit, “Love Story,” came as a response to Swift’s recent cancellation of her Eras Tour shows in the Austrian capital, a decision made due to a serious terror threat.
On August 21, Coldplay’s frontman Chris Martin, along with their opening act Maggie Rogers, delighted the audience with an acoustic rendition of the beloved love ballad during their Music of the Spheres world tour stop. Rogers shared a clip of the touching performance on her Instagram, capturing the moment’s emotional impact.
That same day, Taylor Swift addressed the situation publicly for the first time. In a detailed Instagram post, Swift expressed her profound disappointment over the canceled shows and provided insight into her decision to remain silent until then.
“I want to be very clear: I will not speak publicly about matters that could potentially provoke those intending to harm my fans,” Swift wrote. She elaborated that her silence was a measure of restraint, chosen to avoid escalating the threat and to protect her audience. “In such cases, waiting for the appropriate moment to speak is an act of caution,” she added.