Coldplay perform at Expo 2020 Dubai - in pictures

  • Coldplay performs at Expo 2020 Dubai on February 15. All photos: Reuters, unless noted otherwise
    Coldplay performs at Expo 2020 Dubai on February 15. All photos: Reuters, unless noted otherwise
  • Chris Martin and crew rocked Al Wasl Dome as part of the Infinite Nights concert series.
    Chris Martin and crew rocked Al Wasl Dome as part of the Infinite Nights concert series.
  • Kicking off the gig right on time at 9pm, Coldplay launched directly into 'Higher Power', the uplifting hit from their ninth and latest album 'Music of the Spheres'.
    Kicking off the gig right on time at 9pm, Coldplay launched directly into 'Higher Power', the uplifting hit from their ninth and latest album 'Music of the Spheres'.
  • As part of the concert, the 'sky' of Al Wasl Dome also teemed with butterflies, rainbows and oversized BTS holograms.
    As part of the concert, the 'sky' of Al Wasl Dome also teemed with butterflies, rainbows and oversized BTS holograms.
  • Al Wasl Dome came alive with laser projections and holograms as part of the concert.
    Al Wasl Dome came alive with laser projections and holograms as part of the concert.
  • Chris Martin went around the circular stage a number of times, greeting the audience.
    Chris Martin went around the circular stage a number of times, greeting the audience.
  • Despite the smaller crowd, Chris Martin’s energy was infectious as he stomped back and forth between the centre stage and the outer circles.
    Despite the smaller crowd, Chris Martin’s energy was infectious as he stomped back and forth between the centre stage and the outer circles.
  • Chris Martin of the band Coldplay performs at Expo 2020 Dubai.
    Chris Martin of the band Coldplay performs at Expo 2020 Dubai.
  • Coldplay played several hits including 'Paradise' — performed under a kaleidoscope of butterflies and rainbows. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
    Coldplay played several hits including 'Paradise' — performed under a kaleidoscope of butterflies and rainbows. Photo: Expo 2020 Dubai
  • Chris Martin takes a seat at the piano to croon along to a song.
    Chris Martin takes a seat at the piano to croon along to a song.
  • Chris Martin was at his best, traipsing around the stage and pulling electrifying poses as he swung his arms and pointed his fingers.
    Chris Martin was at his best, traipsing around the stage and pulling electrifying poses as he swung his arms and pointed his fingers.
  • Guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion provided a solid support team to lead vocalist Chris Martin for the night.
    Guitarist Jonny Buckland, bassist Guy Berryman and drummer Will Champion provided a solid support team to lead vocalist Chris Martin for the night.
  • With more than 100 million albums sold worldwide, Coldplay are one of the most successful bands of the 21st century and one of the bestselling music acts of all time.
    With more than 100 million albums sold worldwide, Coldplay are one of the most successful bands of the 21st century and one of the bestselling music acts of all time.
  • Typically found headlining stadiums around the world with upwards of 100,000 fans, it was a rather intimate affair at Expo 2020 Dubai.
    Typically found headlining stadiums around the world with upwards of 100,000 fans, it was a rather intimate affair at Expo 2020 Dubai.
  • Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of Coldplay perform at Expo 2020 Dubai.
    Chris Martin and Jonny Buckland of Coldplay perform at Expo 2020 Dubai.