Coldplay's Chris Martin stuns fans in Dublin as he does a surprise performance in the street

Thousands of Coldplay fans packed into the end of one of Dublin's busiest streets to catch a surprise appearance by the band. Social media went wild with speculation a major act would be playing an unannounced gig after shoppers saw camera crews arrive at Grafton Street on Wednesday. Lead singer Chris Martin, accompanied by rapper Burna Boy, walked into Grafton Street shortly after 8pm amid heightened security and an increased presence of the Irish police. Thousands of Coldplay fans packed into the end of one of Dublin's busiest streets to catch a surprise appearance by the band After a rumour spread on Wednesday a major act would be playing an unannounced gig on Grafton Street, fans from all over the capital wedged into the shopping thoroughfare They were met with cheers and applause as the upstairs windows of various shops were opened to reveal several professional cameras filming the action below. Lead singer Chris Martin, accompanied by rapper Burna Boy, walked into Grafton Street shortly after 8pm amid heightened security and an increased presence of the Irish police Coldplay is in Dublin for four sold-out concerts at the 82,000-capacity Croke Park, as part of the record-breaking Music Of The Spheres World Tour They were met with cheers and applause as the upstairs windows of various shops were opened to reveal several professional cameras filming the action below The band are in Dublin after performing in Vienna.