The Best Upcoming Concerts In India 2025-26: From Linkin Park and Post Malone to Travis Scott
As international heavyweights and homegrown icons converge, the country’s concert calendar is set to hit a new high note in the coming months
India’s live-music scene is set to enter an unprecedented era. The concert calendar has never been this full, signalling a strategic shift as international artists and festival promoters are increasingly recognising the country’s market potential.
From arena-filling pop and rock spectacles like Post Malone and Linkin Park, genre-spanning festivals such as Lollapalooza India, and electrifying EDM to hip-hop performances from artists like Eric Prydz and Playboi Carti, every type of listener has a show to look forward to.
With such a mix of global stars and diverse festivals, every music fan has something to look forward to — and the lineup that follows is shaping up to be unmissable.
Here's a comprehensive list of what to look forward to over the next few months:
Jon Batiste
Grammy- and Academy Award-winning musician Jon Batiste is set to make his India debut this November, performing in Delhi-NCR on November 24 at the Plenary Hall, Bharat Mandapam, and in Mumbai on November 26. Celebrated for his genre-defying sound and acclaimed albums like Big Money and Beethoven Blues, Batiste has cemented his place as one of the most compelling live performers today. His first visit to India promises a rare, high-energy showcase that blends virtuosity, storytelling, and global appeal — a must-see for contemporary music lovers across the country.
Akon
Akon is back in India, taking his music to Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru for a three-city tour. With hits like 'Smack That', 'Lonely', 'Beautiful', to the cross-cultural phenomenon 'Chammak Challo', he’s left an indelible mark on a generation of fans, selling over 35 million albums worldwide.
Enrique Iglesias
Thirteen years after his last visit, Enrique Iglesias returns to India for a one-night show at Mumbai’s MMRDA Grounds on October 29 and 30. The Latin pop powerhouse will take fans through a career-spanning set, from 'Bailamos' and 'Hero' to his latest chart-toppers. The sold-out show promises to be a great night out for people who grew up listening to his music.
Travis Scott
One of the most anticipated and surprising acts on this year’s lineup has to be Travis Scott. The second leg of his Circus Maximus tour will span six countries, kicking off on Saturday, October 11th in Johannesburg, South Africa, before continuing with additional stops in New Delhi, Seoul, Korea; Sanya, Hainan, China; Tokyo, Japan; Abu Dhabi, UAE and ending in Mumbai. The hype his shows created marks a defining moment in India’s hip-hop journey, reaffirming the nation's growing presence on the global touring map.
Lollapalooza India
Lollapalooza India returns for its fourth edition on January 24–25, 2026, at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse. Headliners include Linkin Park, Playboi Carti, along with the Opium gang, Yungblud, and Kehlani, while LANY, Bloodywood, Sammy Virji, Calum Scott, and Mother Mother that round out the international roster. Homegrown acts such as Ankur Tewari, Zoya, and emerging artists like Mxrci and Oaff & Savera add local energy, ensuring something for every music fan.
Rolling Loud India
The world's biggest hip-hop festival is set to make its debut in India on November 22–23 at Loud Park in Kharghar, Navi Mumbai. Day 1 brings UK sensation Central Cee, Pittsburgh legend Wiz Khalifa, and sets from Swae Lee, DaBaby, Denzel Curry, Hanumankind, Gurinder Gill, and Meba Ofilia. Day 2 raises the stakes with Punjabi superstar Karan Aujla becoming the first Indian artist ever to headline a Rolling Loud, alongside Don Toliver, DIVINE premiering his new album, plus NAV, Sheck Wes, Westside Gunn, Ski Mask the Slump God, AR Paisley and more.
Afrojack
Afrojack’s swift return to India this November underscores a rare bond between an international artist and his audience here. His music dominated college festivals, late-night playlists and road trips through the 2010s, becoming synonymous with the rise of EDM in India. Add to that his headline slots at Tomorrowland, Ultra, EDC and Coachella, including a Grammy win for co-producing Look At Me Now with Chris Brown, Lil Wayne and Busta Rhymes, and it’s clear why his sets are more than just concerts. Speaking about his return, Afrojack had said,"India, you’ve always been one of my favourite places to perform. The energy, the passion, the love — it’s unmatched anywhere in the world.”
Jacob Collier
When Jacob Collier last played India in 2023, fans braved downpours and packed halls for his stripped-down solo piano sets. In November, the seven-time Grammy winner makes his long-awaited return, this time with the full band and a show that promises to be as expansive as his sound. As part of his Djesse Vol. 4 World Tour, Collier will play Bengaluru (November 28), Mumbai (November 30) and Delhi-NCR (December 2), bringing his unmatched mix of virtuosity, warmth and boundary-breaking music back to Indian stages.
Post Malone
Post Malone is set to make a striking return to India on December 8, performing at Guwahati’s Khanapara Veterinary Ground — a departure from the usual metro stops that underscores the growing significance of India’s live-music landscape. Fresh off his country sounds with his latest releases, Malone’s choice of venue mirrors the open, genre-blurring spirit of his music, promising a show that’s as adventurous as the artist himself.
Magnetic Fields
For 2026, Magnetic Fields is turning a page: the festival will no longer be held at Alsisar Mahal after its ten-year run there. Instead, it’s launching Magnetic Fields Nomads — a three-day gathering in Khetri, Rajasthan (February 13-15) — that promises the same soul but on a new canvas. In a country where most festivals still follow a commercial blueprint, Magnetic Fields thrives precisely because it embraces the underground, experimenting with sustainability, design, and technology to create an experience that feels less like an event and more of an experiential.
DGTL
DGTL India returns in October 2025 with its milestone 5th edition, heading to Bengaluru (October 3-4 at JW Marriott Prestige Golfshire) and Mumbai (October 4-5 at Nesco Centre), bringing a lineup that speaks volumes about how far electronic music has matured here. With standout international names like Anfisa Letyago, Yotto, Helena Hauff and Dosem sharing stages alongside India’s finest, including Bullzeye, Ana Lilia, Parallel Voices, Dreamstates and others. DGTL’s renewed emphasis on female-forward curation, immersive sound design, kinetic visuals, and sustainable production signals a festival that knows its roots yet isn’t afraid to push boundaries.
Bollywood Music Project
Bollywood Music Project returns to Mumbai on October 4–5 for its eighth edition, bringing together a cross-generational lineup that spans the canon of Hindi film music. Shankar Mahadevan & Friends, Salim–Sulaiman, Usha Uthup and Farhan Akhtar headline alongside newer voices like Tanishk Bagchi, Asees Kaur and Bismil, covering everything from evergreen classics to contemporary chart-toppers. Staged at Jio World Garden, the festival will host more than 30 acts across two days, reaffirming its role as one of India’s few large-scale live showcases devoted entirely to Bollywood.
Eric Prydz
Eric Prydz, one of house music’s most influential architects, returns to India after nearly a decade this October with back-to-back stadium shows — October 4 at Delhi’s IGI Stadium and October 5 at Mumbai’s Dome SVP Stadium. The Swedish progressive house icon arrives at a moment when India’s live music circuit has grown exponentially, primed for the kind of large-scale, immersive productions Prydz has pioneered globally through shows like HOLO and Holosphere. Fans can expect a career-spanning set that moves from anthems like Allein and Opus to newer material, underscoring why Prydz remains one of electronic music’s most technically ambitious and resonant performers.
Sunburn Festival
After nearly two decades of redefining India’s EDM landscape, Sunburn Festival is leaving Goa and bringing its flagship edition to Mumbai from December 19–21, 2025, in what marks a strategic evolution for Asia’s biggest dance music event. Ranked #8 on DJ Mag’s Top 100 Festivals of 2025, the move signals the festival’s ambition to align with India’s metropolitan pulse, offering upgraded infrastructure, immersive production, and the same global clout that made it a cultural phenomenon. Fittingly, the first headliner to be revealed is none other than two-time Grammy winner David Guetta, whose history with Sunburn spans anthemic closers like “Titanium” in 2015 and the #Guetta4Good charity tour in 2017. Returning after nearly a decade, Guetta will inaugurate the Mumbai edition with his monumental Monolith stage, fusing sound, light, and architecture into stadium-scale euphoria, and under the “Beyond Reality” theme, promises a performance that captures both legacy and reinvention.
Radhika Das
UK-based kirtan maestro Radhika Das returns to India this November for a nine-city ‘Silence In Sound’ tour, visiting New Delhi, Jaipur, Chandigarh, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Pune, Indore, Bengaluru, and Mumbai. Das has captivated millions across Europe, the Americas, and Australia with performances at Bhakti Fest, Wanderlust, and venues such as the British Museum and Union Chapel, blending harmonium, mridanga, saxophone, and bass into transformative soundscapes and is set to bring her signature sound to India, her native land.
Echoes of Earth 2025
Echoes of Earth returns to Bengaluru on December 13–14, inviting audiences to explore The Sixth Sense—a theme that celebrates nature’s intuitive intelligence through music, art, and sustainability. Headlined by Monolink, whose emotive live electronica is a universal fan favourite. Recognised by A Greener Future (AGF), London as Asia’s most environmentally progressive festival, Echoes continues to redefine large-scale celebration powered by renewable energy, built from upcycled materials, and rooted in Bengaluru’s oyuthful spirit.
John Mayer
Seven-time Grammy winner John Mayer is set to make his India debut on January 22, 2026, at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Race. Known for his seamless fusion of blues, rock and pop, Mayer enters a market where India’s live music ecosystem has been rapidly maturing. Presented by BookMyShow Live, the one-night event transforms a private admiration into a public moment, giving Indian audiences the chance to experience a global icon live.
Calvin Harris
One of dance-music’s biggest moments is headed to India this November as Calvin Harris, the GRAMMY®-winning producer and DJ widely regarded as the “King of Dance Music,” makes his long-awaited India debut with a two-city tour: Mumbai on November 8 and Bengaluru on November 9. Produced by Sunburn and BookMyShow Live, the show underscores how the country’s electronic music ecosystem has matured into a market capable of hosting world-class acts with the same production scale and precision as global arenas.