Coldplay has confirmed their sole Middle East stop on the global Music of the Spheres World Tour will be in Abu Dhabi — a rare chance for fans across the UAE and wider GCC to see one of the world's biggest bands live. The show is scheduled for Saturday, 11 January 2025 at Zayed Sports City Stadium, marking the British rock group's first Abu Dhabi performance since 2016 and their first UAE show since 2022.
Coldplay Abu Dhabi Concert 2025: Date and Venue
The concert takes place at Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi — just an hour's drive from Dubai — making it easily accessible for fans travelling from across the Gulf. As Coldplay's only announced GCC date, demand is expected to be extremely high and tickets are likely to sell out fast.
How to Get Tickets
Fans have three ticketing windows to watch:
- Coldplay presale: Wednesday, 25 September at noon via Coldplay's official website - LiveNation Middle East presale: Thursday, 26 September - General sale: Friday, 27 September at noon
Student tickets are available at the WMU & St. John's Stadium ticket office. Full pricing details are expected to be announced closer to the general sale date. Given the strong regional demand, fans are encouraged to register for presale access as early as possible.
The Most Successful Concert Tour in History
The Music of the Spheres World Tour is officially the most highly attended tour by any music group in history, having surpassed 10 million tickets sold globally. The Abu Dhabi show will feature Coldplay's full production spectacle: pyrotechnics, lasers, fireworks, and the iconic LED wristbands that light up the crowd in sync with the music.
The setlist is expected to include fan favourites like "Yellow," "Fix You," "Clocks," and "The Scientist," alongside tracks from Music of the Spheres and songs from the then-upcoming album Moon Music.
Opening Act: Elyanna
Joining Coldplay as the opening performer is Elyanna, a Palestinian-Chilean singer known for her fusion of Arab-pop, R&B, and Latin influences. Elyanna contributed vocals to "We Pray," Coldplay's single from Moon Music, and previously appeared on "Arabesque" from their 2019 album Everyday Life — making her a natural choice to open the Abu Dhabi shows.
Why This Concert Matters for UAE Fans
With Coldplay's Music of the Spheres tour winding down its global run, this Abu Dhabi date represents a rare opportunity for fans from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Oman, and across the UAE to attend. The Zayed Sports City venue can accommodate tens of thousands of spectators, but given the scale of interest from across the GCC, early ticket action is strongly advised.
More details on seating categories and pricing will be released via Live Nation Middle East. Keep an eye on the official Coldplay website and LiveNation for updates.
