Sun Sep 22 17:12:05 UTC 2024: ## BookMyShow Crashes Amidst Coldplay Concert Ticket Rush

**New Delhi:** Popular ticketing platform BookMyShow experienced a service outage on Sunday, leaving users unable to book tickets for movies, events, and entertainment programs. The outage was widely reported on X, where the hashtag #BookMyShow quickly trended, with users sharing memes and expressing their frustration. The issue also surged in Google searches, reaching 500,000 searches at the time of reporting.

The service disruption is believed to be linked to the opening of ticket sales for the highly anticipated Coldplay concert in India. The band’s global popularity, particularly in India, led to a massive influx of users attempting to secure tickets, overwhelming BookMyShow’s servers.

While the outage lasted for a few minutes, BookMyShow managed to restore services and users were able to resume their bookings.

The incident highlights the immense popularity of Coldplay in India and the immense pressure on online platforms during high-demand events.

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