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The much-anticipated shows of Coldplay's Music of the Spheres tour in Abu Dhabi were massive hits, as fans arrived from all over the UAE and around the world to sing along with their greatest hits, fill the air with love and nostalgia, and witness them brighten the sky every night with everything that makes them stand out from other bands.
Organized by Live Nation ME, the event was planned and coordinated perfectly so that concertgoers could conveniently enter the ground without any fuss. More importantly, the loud and loved performance also held many beautiful moments that Abu Dhabi will cherish for a long time. Led by Chris Martin, a legendary artist known for interacting with the crowd and making them feel special, the concert left an impact on every soul who dreamt and finally manifested their desire to watch them perform.
Each day's concert may have only lasted a few hours, but it's gonna be remembered for years...
Get a glimpse of this cute moment as they shout out to a young boy dressed in YELLOW!
The young boy, wearing a lovely yellow sweater, was riding a stationary power bike, set up as one of their sustainability measures to generate electricity for the event. As the camera panned to him, Chris Martin talked to him in a few musical verses, to which the kid responded with a hearty nod and an adorable thumbs-up. It was one of those cute moments that an entire audience cherishes in unison.
Among the wave of fans, there was a celebrity who came for his share of the Coldplay magic...
Football legend Ronaldo Luís Nazário de Lima was spotted in the box, sharing his love for the band that conquers hearts!
The 48-year-old Brazilian player was one among the thousands who gathered to witness the band's Music of the Spheres take over them. What an absolute moment for football fans and music lovers!
Yet another heartwarming moment that remains in the crowd's mind - when Coldplay met one of their fans from the land of Saudi Arabia!
After calling her up on stage and interacting with her, Chris Martin revealed that she was the first person from Saudi that he ever met. It's a simple piece of information to share, but a HUGE moment for the fangirl to always remember! He made her day once again by telling her that she seemed "really cool", a compliment that left a wide and beautiful smile on her face.
Such marvelous moments not only happened on stage, but on the ground as well...
For a hardcore fan of the band to create a lifelong memory with another fan, there's no better place to open your heart!
Watch this pretty episode amidst the performances that will be remembered as a fan-favourite concert moment. A proposal on one knee and the happy 'Yes' that followed, serenaded by live music from the one and only Coldplay. Adding to the grandeur of the musical concert, the Abu Dhabi tour sure made a lot of personal dreams come true for their beloved fans.
Do you know Chris Martin's special skill that amplifies every Coldplay concert? Its spotting the right person amidst the crowd!
And guess who fell on his radar this time? The proud father, Anthony Martin, was seen smiling and enjoying the moment as his son, Chris Martin, gave a heartfelt shoutout! With the line "I know him very well, I do because up on the screen, that's my dad!" being sung with his musical grace, the entire audience got to see the powerful bonding between a super-talented artist and his super-proud dad!
How far would you go to experience Coldplay performing live at your place? Well, these students got to say it out loud on the grand stage.
Chris Martin welcomed the excited bunch of kids to the stage to find out that they skipped their exams to be there. In his classic style, he gave them a chance to sing along with him while also sharing an apology to their parents and encouraging them to get back to their studies quickly. That's definitely more memorable than any exam!
Being a hotspot for couples to create a lifelong memory of the start of their engagement, there was yet another proposal — but with a twist!
An extrovert and excited girlfriend holding a sign up high with the words "Make him propose to me," and a shy boyfriend who cannot stop smiling as the band and the crowd are watching them. That's the couple that Coldplay brought together, as Chris Martin guided him through the grand question and shared his happiness for them.
A perfect example of what makes Coldplay concerts different from everyone else...
How beautiful does it look when the crowd is also part of the concert's craziness? Coldplay makes sure that no one sits by idly as they enchant through their music, creating an experience that is visually stunning, audibly impactful, and physically active!
Watch as the stadium filled with the band's fans and music lovers creates a ripple effect with a Mexican wave! From the light show with lasers and fireworks to the immersive soundscape that takes you of this world, each night is an irreplaceable experience that keeps on giving.
To win a thousand hearts at once is not easy, but Chris Martin knows how to make it happen. Being the humble man he always is, the crowd got to see him speak a few words in Arabic, respecting our land and language!
"Assalamu alaikum, wa masa al khair. Shukran jazeelan," said the lead vocalist of the band, translating to 'Hello, and good evening', a warm welcome message for the lovely fans who nearly lost their lives (trying to get tickets online) and spent hours waiting in queue that day for the chance to bring out the hardcore Coldplay fans in them out in public.
Not everyone may have understood what he said, but it's the effort that counts...
And yet again, it is the effort that matters, when Chris used the stage to talk about the harsh realities of the world.
From the disastrous string of wildfires plaguing Los Angeles to the issues of global conflicts that are dividing the world, he used this opportunity to address the crowd and bring attention to being sustainable, protecting the environment, and aiming for world peace. Coldplay has always been exemplary in their active endeavors to reduce emissions and boost sustainability practices. Together, we can make it happen!
Now, for one of those moments that you can't make up.. when Chris Martin scanned through the wild crowd and noticed a message that he could not ignore.
He read out a sign held high by an avid fan reading "I've travelled 10,000km", and he just did the best thing he could—welcomed her on stage and asked her where she flew in from. The girl replied, "Pakistan", and requested to take a selfie with him, to which he had the sweetest reply - "You are the most famous woman in the stadium right now, let’s enjoy this moment together instead."
At that moment, every fan in the stadium wished they could be that person, absolutely fangirling over the chance of standing next to their icon. To top it off, Chris asked her which song she would love to hear, and voila! The next song played was "Everglow", as she requested and dedicated to the nations who are seeking for true world peace.
You've probably heard that the most unexpected things happen at the right time. Well, it happened here too...
Love blossoms in the most special places, and what place better than your dream-come-true Coldplay concert in the heart of the city?
The crowd cheered and enjoyed every moment as the man went down on his knee, took out a beautiful ring, and surprised her with the million-dollar question in the middle of the concert. She said "YES!", paving the way for yet another wonderful memory created under the stars as the band mesmerized the audience with their non-stop musical feast.
You might think that's the most fun thing to happen at the show, but that's not it... something more wholesome was waiting to happen!
YES, a loving couple from Dubai made it their mission to have their gender reveal at the concert, and Chris Martin made their dreams come true!
Noor Naguib and her husband Ahmad AbuShehadeh waited for the opportune moment and screamed their hearts out until Martin's eye fell on their one-of-a-kind signboard reading "Help us with our gender reveal please?". In a few seconds, the concert was elevated to an episode of human connection and togetherness when the massive crowd collectively found out that this couple was gonna be having a GIRL in a few months, courtesy of the incredible Coldplay concert.
PS: That's when the husband found out as well!
The show on the last day was elevated with a special appearance, as the legendary Till Lindemman of the iconic German metal band Rammstein was spotted in a comic scene on the fan cam!
When talent meets talent, the energy is infectious and loud! The stadium collectively cheered as the frontman of Rammstein appeared on the fan cam, where he put on a little show himself. Chris Martin gave a warm salute of appreciation to the man and sang the chorus of Lindemman's dark heavy metal hit "Du Hast" as a perfect tribute.
Each show left a piece of itself carved and etched into every concertgoer's mind, as the visual effects and spectacular sounds made everyone spellbound.
The out-of-the-world sight with the moon goggles is a Coldplay special, and what more can we say? You should have been there! Feast your eyes on the absolute magic of hearts floating into the sky as fireworks light up the night!
Well, that's 4 epic sold out shows Abu Dhabi will remember forever. As an ardent fan shared, imagine walking out of a concert singing the same songs you just heard with thousands of strangers because y'all have already started to miss the experience — that's Coldplay for you!
Every show held something special for the crowd to engrave in their minds and the world to happily remember, so here you go, a throwback scroll down all the wild and wholesome happenings at the Coldplay concerts that kicked off 2025 with the biggest bang of 'em all!
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