Ed Sheeran and Chris Martin Surprise at Global Citizen Festival

At the 2024 Global Citizen Festival in New York, Ed Sheeran and Coldplay's Chris Martin surprised fans with an unannounced acoustic set. The duo performed four songs, starting with Coldplay's 'Yellow' featuring Sheeran on lead vocals, followed by a duet of 'Shape of You', and then 'Viva la Vida' before concluding with a piano rendition of 'Thinking of You'. Martin praised the audience for their enthusiasm despite the rainy conditions, expressing gratitude for their support. The festival also featured performances from other notable artists, including Post Malone and BLACKPINK's Lisa. This surprise performance came as Martin was initially scheduled to only speak at the event, while Sheeran was not listed in the lineup. Both artists continue to be actively involved in their respective music careers, with Coldplay announcing a new album and tour dates for 2025.