On January 9th, 11th, 12th, and 14th, Coldplay lit up Zayed Sports City Stadium in Abu Dhabi with four unforgettable nights of music, energy, and stunning visuals. Ticketmaster Middle East proudly supported this record-breaking event, providing seamless ticketing solutions and enhancing the fan experience. The UAE’s largest concert series to date, the shows welcomed around 200,000 attendees, setting a new benchmark for live entertainment in the region.
Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres World Tour brought a captivating mix of classics like “The Scientist” and “Fix You,” alongside newer hits from Moon Music, including “ALL MY LOVE” and “feelslikeimfallinginlove.” Fans were immersed in breathtaking fireworks, interactive wristbands, and the band’s signature light show, creating a magical atmosphere each night.

The scale of this monumental event required precision, innovation, and collaboration, with Ticketmaster playing a central role in ticketing operations:
- 200,000 fans attended over four sold-out nights, a significant achievement for a single artist in the region.
- Hundreds of staff and crew worked to ensure the event ran smoothly.
- Multiple ticketed zones and entrances were efficiently managed for seamless entry.
For the first time in the UAE, these concerts used exclusively mobile tickets, available via the Ticketmaster app, allowing fans worldwide to access the event through one global account.
Originally planned as one show, overwhelming demand led to the addition of three more dates, all of which sold out within hours. Ticketmaster’s expertise in managing high-demand events ensured a seamless purchasing experience for fans across the Middle East and beyond.
Andreas Mueller, Managing Director of Ticketmaster Middle East, said, “Demand for Coldplay’s shows in Abu Dhabi has been record-breaking, with more than 200,000 fans attending. Selling out four stadium shows in hours is an unprecedented milestone for a single artist in the region.” He added, “This reflects Coldplay’s unparalleled popularity and the growing passion for live music across the Middle East. We are proud to have provided fans with a seamless ticketing experience and helped set new standards for live events.”
Ticketmaster’s commitment to ticketing innovation was a part to the success of this historic event. Live Nation’s experience in producing world-class events, combined with Ticketmaster’s cutting-edge ticketing solutions, helped create an unforgettable experience for Coldplay’s fans. Coldplay’s Abu Dhabi shows will go down in history as a defining moment for live entertainment in the region, further cementing the UAE’s position as a premier global music destination.