Top upcoming concerts coming to India in 2026: John Mayer, Linkin Park, Calvin Harris, and more are ready to rewrite India’s live music scene

There was a time when planning a trip just for a concert felt like a guilty splurge. In 2026, it feels like the most natural thing to do. India’s live music scene has grown from occasional excitement to a proper movement. Cities are no longer just venues on a tour map. They are the experience around it. Artists are planning multi-city shows, fans are booking hotels like it’s part of the ticket, and festival culture is blending into everyday travel plans.

Music lovers now plan dinners before sets and lazy breakfasts after them. The crowds know the lyrics, the promoters know the scale, and the cities know how to host. 2026 is the year concerts stop being events. They become destinations.

John Mayer’s return to Mumbai is for those who love real musicianship. His shows feel calm, unhurried, and emotional. He stretches songs. He talks through his guitar. The venue’s open skies add to the mood. This is a night you listen to more than you scream at.

• Where: Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mumbai

• When: January 22 , 2026

A Linkin Park show is muscle memory for a generation. The band brings raw power, high emotion, and shout-back choruses. The venue outside Bengaluru makes the journey feel big. You will want silence after this. Maybe a slow drive or a quiet stay nearby.

• Where: Brigade Innovation Gardens, Bengaluru

• When: January 23, 2026

Lollapalooza’s third edition is two days of curiosity and chaos done right. Multiple stages, mixed genres, art, food, and a crowd that loves the culture. You don’t attend Lolla. You absorb it. Keep your schedule open and your steps random.

• Where: Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mumbai

• When: January 24-25, 2026

The Lumineers bring folk rock that feels personal even in open venues. Their sets are about stories, sing-along moments, and warm pauses. This is a soft night with big feelings. Plan an early dinner. End it with a quiet smile.

• Where: Huda Ground, Gurugram

• When: February 1, 2026

DJ Snake’s Sunburn Arena night in Mumbai will be loud, packed, sweaty, and electric. It is a dance-first, breathe-later show. The kind of set that leaves you buzzing for hours. Wear comfy shoes. Hydrate. Sleep in the next day.

• Where: Mumbai (Venue to be announced)

• When: February 14, 2026

Keinemusik’s Mumbai set will be a long, deep, hypnotic electronic journey. Their music builds slowly like a story. It pulls you in without rushing. This is a clock-changing night. Don’t plan an early morning after this.

• Where: Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mumbai

• When: March 27, 2026

Def Leppard bring arena rock energy across Shillong, Mumbai, and Bengaluru. Big choruses, shiny production, old hits, new fans. The settings change, the power stays. This is a mates-trip show. Go together. Shout together.

• Where: JN Stadium, Shillong; Jio World Garden, Mumbai; NICE Grounds, Bengaluru

• When: March 25-29, 2026

Calvin Harris’s India debut is the EDM arrival the country has waited for. Three cities, huge hooks, big lights, big crowds. Pick your city for the vibe you want. Coastline, city nightlife, or weekend buzz.

• Where: NICE Grounds, Bengaluru; Infinity Bay, Mumbai; Leisure Valley Grounds, Delhi NCR

• When: April 17-19, 2026