Are Coldplay Enhanced Experience Tickets Worth It?
The British rock band will be bringing their Music of the Spheres World Tour to Abu Dhabi in January
By now we’re all aware Coldplay is coming to Abu Dhabi on January 11, 12 and 14, 2025 – and we simply can’t wait.
The British rock group will be performing not one, not two, but three stadium-sized gigs at Zayed City Sports Stadium with Palestinian-Chilean singer Elyanna performing as a special guest.
News of the a third concert date was announced on Wednesday, September 25 after thousands of fans queued for hours in a virtual line to snap up tickets on the award-winning rock band’s website.
The news was shared with fans last week when it was announced Coldplay had confirmed a GCC exclusive concert for the tour (with second and third dates being added to the tour on Wednesday, September 25).
Last week it was confirmed that the band would be taking their Music Of The Spheres World Tour to Abu Dhabi with Palestinian-Chilean songstress Elyanna performing as a special guest. (Will she be joining them on stage? While the band and the singer have yet to confirm back in June Elyanna performed with the band at Glastonbury music festival, singing Coldplay’s new single We Pray alongside Chris Martin.)
As fans scramble to snap up tickets today, ranging from standing to VIP deluxe seating, many are wondering if it’s worth while to opt in the Enhanced Experience option. Is it worth it? Bazaar Arabia shares everything we know here.
Coldplay’s Abu Dhabi Concert Dates
It has been confirmed that Coldplay will be playing a second date on Sunday, January 12, 2025, a day after their Saturday, January 11 concert, and a third date on Tuesday, January 14. This means fans will have three the opportunities to see the band.
Today the band released eight different tiers of tickets with the most affordable ones being standard seating and most expensive being VIP Deluxe tickets and packages.
How To Get Tickets To Coldplay’s Abu Dhabi Concerts
Those keen to snap up tickets to Coldplay’s Abu Dhabi concerts will be able to purchase them via Live Nation Middle East. Pre-sale began on September 25, 2024 at 12:00pm noon on coldplay.com, and Live National had its own pre-sale September 26, at 12:00pm noon on livenation.me.
General on-sale has begin today on September 27, 2024, at 12:00pm noon.
Starting at Dhs195, fans will be able to buy tickets across a variety of tiers, with Premium seating being the most expensive.
Standard (Category 6): Dhs195
Bronze (Category Five): Dhs295
Silver (Category Four): Dhs495
Gold (Category Three): Dhs595
Ruby (Category Two): Dhs695
Premium (Category One): Dhs995
Deluxe: Dhs1,495
General Admission Standing and Restricted View: Dhs395
Are Coldplay’s Enhanced Experience Tickets Worth It?
The best ticket option fans can purchase are the Deluxe seats, which cost Dhs1,495 per ticket. This exclusive experience promises to take concert goers to the next level.
Coldplay has also confirmed an Enhanced Experience ticket option with packages available, providing fans with early access to the venue, special behind-the-scenes tours, exclusive merchandise, and access to a VIP pre-show lounge with complimentary beverages and canapes, along with exclusive photo opportunities and a photography display from Coldplay’s Music of the Spheres tour.
There are five tiers to the Enhanced Experience tickets, ranging in cost from Dhs3,980 to Dhs1,380…
Ultimate Spheres Experience (Dhs3,980)
This experience includes one premium seated ticket; and exclusive behind the scenes tour and on stage photo opportunity along with access to the official Kaotica pre-show lounge (which includes welcome drinks, cocktails and canapes; access to a dedicated merchandise stand; photography display from Coldplay’s Music of The Sphere’s World Tour; specialised portrait sketch experience (where available) and photo opportunities.
This experience also includes…
- An exclusive merchandise item for Ultimate Spheres Experience only
- Golf cart ride from parking/rideshare zone to the lounge
- The ability to pre-order official tour merchandise and to have it delivered to you on show day
- Specially designed sustainable Coldplay gift item
- One Coldplay eco-friendly lounge wristband
- Early entry into the venue
- Dedicated on site check in and support staff
Kaotica Lounge Experience (Dhs3,250)
This experience include one premium seated ticket, along with access to the official Kaotica pre-show lounge including and all the other perks of Ultimate Spheres experience minus a few perks like the backstage tour, ability to pre-order merchandise and early entry into the venue.
- Access to a dedicated merchandise stand
- Photography display from Coldplay’s Music of The Sphere’s World Tour
- Specialised portrait sketch experience (where available)
- Photo opportunities, music and more
- Specially designed sustainable Coldplay gift item
- One Coldplay eco-friendly lounge wristband
- Dedicated on site check in and support staff
Kubik, Supersolis and Floris Early Experiences do not include access to the Kaotica lounge and a number of other perks, like the backstage tour and golf cart rides from parking and ride share areas.
Kubik Experience (Dhs 2,057)
• One premium seated ticket
• Specially designed sustainable Coldplay gift item
• One Coldplay eco-friendly wristband
• Dedicated on site check in and support staff
Supersolis Experience (Dhs1,468)
• One seated ticket
• Specially designed sustainable Coldplay gift item
• One Coldplay eco-friendly wristband
• Dedicated on site check in and support staff
Floris Early Entry Experience (Dhs1,380)
• One general admission standing ticket
• Early entry onto the pitch before the general public
• Specially designed sustainable Coldplay gift item
• One Coldplay eco-friendly wristband
• Dedicated on site check in and support staff
So, are Coldplay’s Enchanced Experience tickets worth it for the Abu Dhabi shows? It really depends on just how much of a fan you are. Those with standing tickets keen to get to be right at the front of the stage may find this is the best option to be guaranteed a great view of the concert.
Coldplay Reveals The Seating Plan For Abu Dhabi Concerts
This morning the concert layout was released by Live Nation, ready for tickets to go on pre-sale on Wednesday September 25 at 12pm (GST) via coldplay.com and on Thursday September 26 at 12pm (GST) at livenation.com, ahead of general sale on Friday, September 27 at 12pm.
What are Coldplay Infinity Tickets? Will they be available for purchase?
Last week Coldplay confirmed they would release a number of Infinity Tickets available for the shows at 12pm noon local time (GST) on Friday, November 22. These tickets will be available if the concert is not already sold out by then. This means fan who are keen to attend one of the Abu Dhabi concerts should try to obtain tickets once on sale via Coldplay or Live Nation’s website, instead of waiting for the Infinity option to be released.
Designed to make the tour accessible to all, the Music Of The Spheres World Tour Infinity Tickets cost approx. Dhs81.60 (€20), must be bought in pairs and are restricted to a maximum of two tickets per purchaser.
Visit the website to register for updated on Infinity Tickets here.
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