Artists Coming to India in 2026-2027: Anyma, Gorillaz and More

In the last few years, India has hosted some of the biggest and most renowned artists in music. From legendary rock bands like Guns N’ Roses, Linkin Park, and Green Day, to EDM superstars like David Guetta, Charlotte de Witte, Calvin Harris, John Summit, and Hugel, and popular artists like Tyla, John Mayer, Coldplay, and more, the live music scene in India has been buzzing with stellar talents taking charge of festival stages and concerts. This year and 2027, too, seem promising for the gig calendar, and we’ve made a list of artists you should see in India in 2026/2027. 

Patrice Bäumel

When: August 14 – 16, 2026
Where: Bengaluru, Goa and Mumbai

Patrice Bäumel will be heading to India for a three-date run this August. The boundary-pushing techno giant will be starting his stint in Bengaluru on August 14. He will be playing at RAEETH Goa on August 15 and will conclude the trip on August 16 in Mumbai’s antiSOCIAL with a seven-hour set. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to witness Patrice Bäumel ignite the dancefloors across India this month.

Joyhauser

When: August 14 – 16, 2026
Where: TBA

Bringing their techno and trance sound, Joyhauser are on their way to India this year. The Belgian duo will be in the country for a three-stop tour, kicking off on August 14, with a show on August 15 and concluding their trip on August 16, 2026. The cities and venues for the tour are yet to be announced. Joyhauser has completed fifteen years as a duo in the electronic music realm this year and had a celebratory event in Hasselt, Belgium, in March with an All Night Long set. Their tour has taken them to London, Dublin, Berlin, Barcelona, Hong Kong, Singapore, Las Vegas, and more. 

Pretty Pink

When: September 4 – 6, 2026
Where: TBA

Dancefloor-ready tunes are about to hit three venues across the country this September from Germany’s Pretty Pink. She will be returning to India for a three-day trip after having performed in Goa, Bengaluru and Hyderabad in November 2024. The Deep Woods label head will fire out progressive house, melodic house and melodic techno from September 4 to 6 during her India tour 2026. The cities and venues for Pretty Pink’s upcoming set of shows in India are yet to be announced.

Chet Faker

When: September 18 – 20, 2026
Where: Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru

Chet Faker brings his ‘A Love For Strangers’ tour to India following his New Zealand leg and a Japan concert in Tokyo on September 16, 2026. The three-date India tour will see the Australian singer-songwriter return to the country to perform in Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru on September 18, September 19 and September 20, respectively. The genre-blending album ‘A Love for Strangers’ arrived earlier this year and has since taken Chet Faker, stage name of Nicholas James Murphy, to venues across Australia, Canada, Europe and the US. 

His last appearance in India was at the NH7 Weekender in Pune in 2019. Gurugram’s DLF Cyberhub will welcome him for his first show in India this year, with the next two gigs at Phoenix Marketcity in Mumbai and Bengaluru. Get ready to be treated to a unique blend of electronic music, hip-hop, downtempo, indie, soul, and more from the Melbourne-born Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter and producer, Chet Faker. 

Dar Disku

When: October 9 – 11, 2026
Where: TBA

Dar Disku are heading to India for a three-date run in 2026. The Bahrain and UK-based duo will be playing shows on October 9, October 10 and October 11 this year. Get ready for an experience like no other as Dar Disku offers a blend of habibi house, Egyptian folk, psychedelic grooves, Arabian house, house, Algerian Rai, disco, and more. “Their sets move through cultures, rhythms and memories — creating moments that feel euphoric, warm and unexpected,” wrote artist touring agency AIR HAUS on Instagram. The cities and venues for their upcoming India tour are yet to be announced.

Dave Nunes

When: September 25 – 27, 2026
Where: TBA

Dutch DJ/producer Dave Nunes will end September with his debut India tour. Although the cities and venues have been kept under wraps, he will be spinning tunes at three locations on September 25, September 26 and September 27 this year. His club bangers include a sound that combines electronic and house music seamlessly with Caribbean, Latin and Afro influences.

Adam Port

When: November 13 – 15, 2026
Where: Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru

Mark your calendars for a sizzling performance from Berlin-based DJ/producer Adam Port this November! The Keinemusik co-founder has been recruited by Sunburn to perform in Delhi, Kolkata and Bengaluru on November 13, November 14 and November 15 this year. “I am very excited for my first India Tour everrrrrr! Hope to catch you guys in Delhi, Kolkata and Bangalore. We are thinking of doing some 360 shows in one, two or even all three cities,” Adam Port shared on Instagram.

Anyma

When: November 21, 2026
Where: Mumbai

There is no stopping Anyma! After becoming the first electronic music act to have a residency at the Las Vegas Sphere last year and performing at the Great Pyramids of Giza, the melodic techno and house maestro will be hitting the road across cities in Europe, Asia, the Middle East, and Australia as part of a new live show concept called ÆDEN. The mighty Sunburn will be bringing the star to Mumbai on November 21 at Mahalaxmi Racecourse for a mind-boggling night of music, hair-raising visuals, and next-level vibes.

HearThuG

When: November 27 – 29, 2026
Where: TBA

Tunisia’s HearThug returns to India this year! His pulsating set on his upcoming three-day stint in India will blast out infectious house, acid and breaks. Artist touring and festival agency Air Haus will be bringing HearThug to India from November 27 to 29. The Are You Alien founder has hundreds of thousands of streams under his belt and has appeared at Boiler Room, Voodoo Valley Festival in India, PRST India, among other magnetic gigs.

Philippa Pacho

When: December 4 – 6, 2026
Where: TBA

Having taken her lively, hard-hitting techno to popular clubs like Berghain and Bassiani, Philippa Pacho will now be touching the hearts of partygoers in India this December. The Sweden-born, Berlin-based DJ/producer will be making her debut in India on December 4, 2026, and has two more shows lined up in the country. If you’re a fan of techno, you do not want to miss Philippa Pacho’s shows this year. “With over a decade spent shaping her craft across Europe’s underground circuit, Philippa brings a sound that feels both powerful and deeply human — fluid, driving, and emotionally charged from start to finish,” AIR HAUS wrote while announcing Pacho’s upcoming arrival in India.

Fred Again

When: December 5, December 8, December 9, December 12 and December 13, 2026
Where: Delhi NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru

After a marketing campaign that saw the word “again” plastered across the front page of some of the largest Indian newspapers in local languages the internet went into a frenzy to await and discuss an official announcement from Fred Again. Soon, came an announcement of his India tour in December. He will be making his India debut at the Leisure Valley Ground in Delhi NCR on December 5. Mumbai will experience the magic of Fred Again’s music on December 8 and Decmber 9 at Mahalaxmi Racecourse and his final shows in India as part of this tour will be held on December 12 and December 13 at NICE Grounds in Bengaluru.

“India, It’s happening Finallyyyyy All live shows Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru Haven’t had this many messages from a place since we first toured Australia! We are beyond excited to come,” the renowned British DJ/producer wrote on Instagram. “Thanks to the good people of Scottish whisky aka @monkeyshoulder [#ad] we are able to offer tickets for ?1,750 and ?3,500 (about 18 dollars and 37 dollars) we really wanted to make that price possible whilst also bringing our full live show to a place we never been before. I am VERY happy about this because I desperately want anyone who would like to come to be able to come,” he continued. India, get ready to witness Fred Again’s only live shows of the year in India, which will include music spanning from his ‘Actual Life’ to the ongoing ‘USB’ project. His vibrant energy and immersive performance will leave everyone with unforgettable memories and awe. Tickets sold out quickly owing to Fred’s long-awaited arrival in India. Eventually, he announced second dates in Mumbai and Bengaluru.

The Chainsmokers

When: December 18 – 20, 2026
Where: Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru

Best known for their hit tracks including ‘Closer’ with Halsey, ‘Don’t Let Me Down’ featuring Daya, and ‘Something Just Like This’ with Coldplay, The Chainsmokers are bringing the heat to some of India’s biggest stages this December. The Grammy-winning duo are set to headline the sophomore edition of Sunburn Mumbai on December 18 and will be taking the Indian Sneaker Festival stage on December 19 in New Delhi. The Chainsmokers, comprising Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, will be playing their final India show for the year in Bengaluru at Sunburn Arena on December 20, 2026.

Gorillaz

When: January 23 and January 27, 2027
Where: Bengaluru and Mumbai

Gorillaz are set to make their India debut next year in support of their latest record, ‘The Mountain,’ parts of which were recorded in Mumbai, Varanasi, New Delhi, and Rajasthan. “It [the project]is all geared towards arriving in India at some point. That’s the whole point of it – so that we can play some wonderful gigs in India. It’s just the beginning and I truly look forward to the experience of bringing a band like Gorillaz to India,” Damon said to Rolling Stone India in their January-February 2026 cover story.

The virtual band founded by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett will perform in India for the first time ever on January 23 in Bengaluru’s District Arena @ Terraform, with members 2D, Murdoc Niccals, Noodle and Russel Hobbs performing a second show at the Jio World Garden on January 27 in BKC, Mumbai. Gorillaz’s Indian collaborators on the album will also be gracing the stage alongside Albarn, Hewlett and the live band.

Damon said as per DJ Mag, “It has been and remains a dream of mine to bring Gorillaz in all its technicolour glory to India. It’s just the beginning and I truly look forward to the experience.” “Our dream has always been to do a tour of India. We’re very excited about returning to play shows in Mumbai and Bengaluru,” added Jamie Hewlett.

Foo Fighters

When: January 29, 2027, and January 31, 2027
Where: Bengaluru and Mumbai

After the arrival of major rock artists in India, it’s now time for the American rock band Foo Fighters to deliver headbanging tunes to fans in the country. Get ready for a mix of their hit tracks as well as new songs to resound across the venues in Bengaluru and Mumbai next year. The fifteen-time Grammy-winning act, first formed in Seattle over three decades ago, will be in India as part of their Take Cover Tour. The Bengaluru show will be held on January 29, 2027, with NYC’s The Pretty Reckless, Die Spitz x Alain Johannes, and Pinkshift on the artist card. They will be heading to Mumbai on January 31, 2027, for their concert at the Mahalaxmi Race Course. The line-up for the Mumbai show features The Pretty Reckless, Die Spitz x Still in Therapy and Mali.

“After 31 years as a band, we can’t wait to FINALLY play for our fans in India!! It’s taken a few years but we promise it’ll be worth the wait. We hope Bengaluru and Mumbai are ready for a couple of very long, very loud nights,” Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl said in a statement as per Rolling Stone India. Their latest musical offering is their ten-track twelfth studio album, ‘Your Favorite Toy,’ released on April 24, 2026.

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