Coldplay performs in Philippines, President Marcos Jr attends

Coldplay announced their arrival in the Philippines via X (formerly Twitter), sharing excitement for their performances at the Philippine Arena starting Friday.

Long lines and crowds have formed as early as 4pm, with some fans traveling from Rizal and Bukidnon to attend the concert, braving heavy traffic that led to significant congestion on roads leading to the venue.

Coldplay frontman Chris Martin thanked Filipino fans for making the effort to attend the first of their two-night concert despite the traffic issues, expressing gratitude and happiness at returning to the Philippines.

Jikamarie opened the show at 7pm, followed by Coldplay's set starting at 8:15pm, with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. among the attendees for Friday night's performance.

The band emphasized sustainability during their concerts with bike racks, EV chargers, and water stations for refillable bottles, encouraging fans to sort waste into recycling bins, and committed to reducing tour emissions by 50% while planting one tree for every ticket sold.