The excitement surrounding Coldplay's upcoming concerts in the UAE has been palpable across the Emirates this week, with fans eagerly anticipating the chance to see the band live. Initially planned for a single night in Abu Dhabi on January 11, 2025, the concert quickly sold out, leading to the announcement of two additional shows on September 25. The demand was so high that a fourth date was eventually added.
Coldplay's global fanbase is particularly strong in the UAE and India. Many Indian fans, unable to secure tickets for the band's concerts in India due to exorbitant prices and resales, are now planning to travel to Abu Dhabi to catch the show. Among them is Arjun Laksh, a 35-year-old IT professional from Bangalore, who postponed his family trip to the UAE to attend the newly announced concert date. "I have been a Coldplay fan for over a decade but never had the chance to see them live," he said.
Laksh's luck seems to be in, as he has already secured two tickets. "Everything is falling in place. I am so lucky to have gotten two tickets and I'm confident I'll get more for my friend and his family. I have been to other concerts but can’t wait to experience Coldplay live," he added.
Several Indian fans spent hours online trying to secure tickets, with many turning the event into a vacation. Bangalore resident Siddharth Kamath, who is attending his first Coldplay concert with his wife Sakshi, described the experience of finally getting tickets after two hours online. "My wife got the tickets first, and it was a surreal moment," he recalled. "We were over the moon, especially after failing to get tickets for the India concerts, or even for the shows on the 11th and 12th in Abu Dhabi. January 14 turned out to be our lucky day."
Priyanka Saikya, a media professional, is also making plans for the January 9 performance with her friends. "I have asked many of my friends who are residing in the Emirates to get 5 tickets for me and my friends. As there are four shows scheduled, I am sure we will be able to make it," said Saikya. "We have already started planning our itineraries and all our friends in the UAE are excited. We are also planning to visit Saudi Arabia from there after the concert."
