Concert guide: All you need to know about Coldplay in Abu Dhabi 2025

Timings and Schedule

• Fanzones Open: 3:00 pm

• General Entry: 5:00 pm

• Last Entry: 8:30 pm.

• Fanzones Close: 12:00 am.

Performance Lineup

• Shone (French modern hip-hop): 6:00 pm – 6:15 pm.

• Elyanna (Palestinian singer-songwriter): 6:30 pm – 7:15 pm.

• Coldplay: 7:45 pm.

Tickets and Entry

• Tickets must be downloaded via Ticketmaster and saved on mobile devices.

• QR codes will be available 72 hours before the event and are required for entry.

• Entry is permitted only through the designated gate listed on your ticket.

• Tickets are sold out, and no sales will occur at the venue. Fans should avoid unauthorized resellers to prevent counterfeit risks.

Transport and Parking

• From Expo City Dubai: Departures start at 12:50 pm.

• From Abu Dhabi (Al Shahama, Sas Al Nakhl, Al Raha, Nation Towers): Departures start at 1:57 pm.

• Return Shuttles: Operate after the concert.

• Bus seats (Expo City Dubai and Al Shahama) are on a first-come, first-served basis via Ticketmaster.

Age Restrictions

• No children under 5 will be allowed.

• Under-14s Restrictions: Must be accompanied by an adult aged 21+ and are not allowed in the pitch standing area.

Event Guidelines

• Bag Policy: Only small bags (A4 size or smaller) are permitted.

• Cashless Event: Fans should bring credit/debit cards or use mobile payment options.

• Prohibited Items: Review the list of restricted items at [Live Nation](http://www.livenation.me/coldplay).

Sustainability Efforts

• Fans are encouraged to use eco-friendly transport, such as the park-and-ride shuttle service, to reduce carbon emissions.

• Free water stations will be available, and attendees can bring refillable bottles (max 750ml, no metal/glass).

• Unused food will be donated to local charities to minimize waste.

Food and Beverage