Coldplay headlined the Super Bowl halftime show in 2016. The performance took place on February 7, 2016, during Super Bowl 50 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Coldplay opened with songs including "Yellow," "Viva la Vida," "Paradise," and "Adventure of a Lifetime." The production also featured the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles, conducted by Gustavo Dudamel, and the University of California Marching Band. Beyoncé and Bruno Mars joined the band as special guests, performing "Formation" and "Uptown Funk" in a medley.
A common mix-up is confusing the year of the game with the Super Bowl's Roman-numeral designation: Super Bowl 50 was played in 2016, while the preceding Super Bowl XLIX took place in 2015. Coldplay had been considered for that earlier show, but Katy Perry ultimately headlined it. The 2016 performance drew more than 115 million U.S. viewers and briefly boosted Coldplay's catalog sales.