Coldplay kicks off Abu Dhabi concert with style and spectacle

Abu Dhabi: The stars aren’t just in the sky tonight—they’ve landed in Abu Dhabi as the iconic British band Coldplay took over Zayed Sports City Stadium with their iconic Music of the Spheres World Tour.

This highly-anticipated concert, which attracted Coldplay fans from across the globe, is expected to be more than a visually -stunning show and is poised to be cosmic spectacle of music, innovation, and sustainability. Plus, the band's front man Chris Martin is known for deeply engaging with this fans during the concert.

And truth be told, getting a ticket to this once-in-a-lifetime show was a contest in itself, with fans across the world vying for their golden pass to experience Coldplay live. The stadium can hold around 45,0000 fans.

Coldplay, the maestros behind anthems such as Fix You, Yellow, and Viva La Vida, delivers a breathtaking mix of timeless hits and fresh tracks from their albums Music of the Spheres and Moon Music.

In line with the band’s commitment to sustainability, Coldplay has made it a carbon-conscious experience. From taking shuttle buses to the concert venue to reducing pollution to eco-friendly, glow up wrist bands, the band is committed to saving our planet.

Tonight’s concert is the first in a series of major performances set to light up Abu Dhabi’s entertainment calendar this week.

Gulf News is on the ground to bring you live updates, exclusive videos, and behind-the-scenes action from this unforgettable evening. Stay tuned as Coldplay transforms Abu Dhabi into a glowing galaxy of music and magic …

Chris Martin tries his hand at Arabic, much to the delight of his fans. He expressed his happiness at performing in Abu Dhabi for the first time in 2025

Before the concert took off, a short film about how the concert was eco-friendly was played.

Despite beginning few minutes late, the iconic British band, scheduled to begin at 7:45pm, showed how to get their fans on their feet. They kicked off the concert with their hit song 'Higher power'

Palestinian singer Elyanna and Shone Are the warm-up acts—another 39 minutes before Coldplay hits the stage. Elyanna is on stage right now and is putting up a cracker of a warm-up act. With powerful vocals, great dancing and catchy beats, she is getting the Coldplay fans all warmed up.

With just a couple of hours to go before Coldplay takes the stage, fans have begun flocking into Zayed Sports City Stadium. Gates have opened, and thousands are gearing up for an epic night. Stadium entry was seamless.

Gulf News spoke to dozens of fans who had flown in from various parts of the globe for this concert. “I can’t wait to see them create magic,” said Andrea James, who had flown in from Kuwait.