Music Festivals You Should Attend in India (2026-2027)
Iconic artists, rising stars and emerging talents are making their way to a host of music festivals coming up in India.
Iconic artists, rising stars and emerging talents are making their way to a host of music festivals coming up in India. Check out which mega-gathering you should head to in the coming months or in 2027 to see your favorite artists in person and discover new talents that might just become your new obsession
No Art
When: November 15, 2026
Where: Mumbai
Amsterdam’s independent label and event organization No Art is on the way to India for its inaugural edition in 2026! The festival will kick off its debut event in India with a one-day party on November 15, 2026, at the jaw-dropping oceanfront venue Bay View Lawns in Mazgaon, Mumbai, for an open-air show. Be prepared to experience hair-raising sets from the finest talents in the underground house and techno music scene as well as magnetic visual installations and immersive art.
Jodhpur RIFF
When: October 22 – 26, 2026
Where: Rajasthan
The celebration of traditional folk music is right around the corner at Jodhpur RIFF (Rajasthan International Folk Festival), where, under the brightest full moon of the year in North India, artists and musicians from far and wide will assemble to showcase their talents. Marking its 20th anniversary, Jodhpur RIFF will be held from October 22 to 26 at the iconic Mehrangarh Fort. The not-for-profit festival is the perfect place for emerging and rising artists from Rajasthan and India to meet international artists.
The festival has announced that contemporary Latin American folk music artist Camilo y Silvio, classical music vocalist Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande, New York-born singer-songwriter Martha Redbone, Estonian nu-folk duo Puuluup, Manipuri folk singer Mangka Mayanglambam, and Filipino Muruwari musician Dobby will be performing at Jodhpur RIFF (Rajasthan International Folk Festival) next month.
Indian Cocktail Week
When: October 24 – 25, 2026 / November 21 – 22, 2026 / February 13 – 14, 2027
Where: Gurugram, Bengaluru and Mumbai
If you’re someone who enjoys spirits and immaculately crafted cocktails, this one’s for you! Indian Cocktail Week is a multi-city gathering that combines craft mixology with energetic live music performances, thumping beats from skilled DJs, gastronomy, and masterclasses from professionals. The first event of the Indian Cocktail Week (ICW) Season 7 kicks off at the DLF Surface Parking in Gurugram on October 24 and 25 this year with musical performances from Czech Republic-born and Toronto-based electronic music producer DCR Milda, Italian melodic techno and deep house DJ/producer Stephan Jolk, jazz, soul and house music artist Raj , Dhiraaj and Kalbaisakhi of Afro Afro Social Club, Nake, Indian selector and DJ Pavnii, Stephan and DJ Bahaar. Bengaluru will host ICW Season 7 from November 21 – 22, and the festival will head to Mumbai next year for the event on February 13 and 24, 2027. The venue and line-up for the Bengaluru and Mumbai editions are yet to be revealed.
Cherry Blossom Festival
When: November 20 – 21, 2026
Where: Meghalaya
The Cherry Blossom Festival is back in Shillong this November for a two-day fiesta of music, culture and food of the stunning Northeastern state of Meghalaya. Scheduled for November 20 and 21, the Cherry Blossom Festival will welcome the ‘Young Dumb & Broke’ hitmaker Khalid, California’s rapper and singer Swae Lee and American rock band Boys Like Girls as headliners for the 2026 edition of the festival. About 40,000 attendees joined in the magic of the festival as gorgeous cherry blossoms bloom across the city!
Echoes of Earth
When: December 5 – 6, 2026
Where: Bengaluru
Another festival celebrating a milestone this year is Echoes of Earth. Having debuted in 2016, Echoes of Earth completes ten years as one of the most eco-friendly festivals in India this year. The festival utilizes upcycled and recycled materials as well as scraps to build its stages, decor and even innovative art installations that steal the show each year. Last year, Echoes of Earth received the Circular Festival Award in London from the international non-profit organization A Greener Future.
Although the venue and line-up are yet to be announced, the festival has shared the dates and city for the 2026 edition. Echoes of Earth returns to Bengaluru for its tenth anniversary on December 5 and 6. Belgium’s Stavroz, German singer-songwriter and electronic producer Monolink, Melbourne-born Harvey Sutherland and US-based electronic music producer/DJ duo Bedouin were among the big names that performed at Echoes of Earth in 2025.
Rolling Loud India
When: December 12 – 13, 2026
Where: Mumbai
Billed as “The Largest Hip-Hop Festival in India,” Rolling Loud made its India debut last year. The international hip-hop festival, which originally started in 2015, will be returning to India for the sophomore edition of Rolling Loud India this December. Although the venue and line-up for the 2026 edition are yet to be announced, Rolling Loud India 2026 will be held from December 12-13 in Mumbai.
The inaugural edition of Rolling Loud India saw major international hip-hop stars take the stage in style. Grammy-nominated rapper Wiz Khalifa, British rapper Central Cee, Texas-born Don Toliver, Punjab’s rapper and singer-songwriter Karan Aulja, singer and rapper Swae Lee, ‘Bog Dawgs’ hitmaker Hanumankind, and Florida-born rapper Denzel Curry were among the big names who took the Rolling Loud India stage last year!
Sunburn Festival
When: December 18 – 19, 2026
Where: Mumbai
Touted as “Asia’s biggest music festival,” Sunburn lands in Mumbai for its sophomore year in December. The festival invites dance music fans to move to the rhythm of the bass, feel the beat and get lost in the transcendental sets from some of the biggest names in EDM! December 18 and 19 will see Mahalaxmi Racecourse resound with hypnotic music from Swedish House Mafia’s Sebastian Ingrosso, French producer DJ Snake, along with American electronic DJ/producer duo The Chainsmokers. Stay tuned for the complete line-up!
Indian Sneaker Festival
When: December 19 – 20, 2026
Where: Delhi/NCR
The Chainsmokers will be returning to India to headline the sixth edition of the Indian Sneaker Festival. The festival is a celebration of fashion, streetwear, music and art. Mark your calendars for December 19 and December 20, 2026! Indian Sneaker Festival has brought renowned artists in their respective genres from different parts of the world to India. Last year, the festival made its Mumbai debut with South African R&B and pop star Tyla, Belgian techno queen Charlotte de Witte, American rapper and singer-songwriter Lil Yatchy, Brazilian DJ/producer Alok presenting Keep Art Human, and Indian rapper KR$NA, among others.
Lollapalooza India
When: January 23 – 24, 2027
Where: Mumbai
Lollapalooza is getting ready to welcome musicians, artists, bands, rappers and DJ/producers from different countries for its fifth edition of Lollapalooza India in 2027. The festival starts off the live music gig calendar for India in style with a star-studded and curated line-up of artists for everyone’s taste. Grammy-award winner and pop sensation Olivia Dean, Florida’s nu metal outfit Limp Bizkit, Los Angeles-based girl group KATSEYE and Irish rock band Fontaines D.C. are set to headline Lollapalooza India 2027! Australian pop rock quartet 5 Seconds of Summer, American musician and singer-songwriter St. Vincent, Greek–Swedish DJ/producer Steve Angello of Swedish House Mafia and Japanese DJ/producer Yousuke Yukimatsu will also be taking the festival stage next year.
Homegrown talents like rock band Indian Ocean, Anuv Jain, DJ and singer Kayan, Mumbai-based collective Swadesi, Aditya Gadhvi, rapper Yahraj, Shanka Tribe offering organic trance and world music and Rafiki will ignite the Lollapalooza India stage with their music. English singer-songwriter Rachel Chinouriri, Belgian electronic band and DJ/producer collective 2manydjs, boundary-pushing producer/DJ and artist ZULAN, and Indonesian singer-songwriter Isyana Sarasvati are also on the bill!
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