September 7, 2025

Lollapalooza India is back with a bigger bang! This January 24-25, 2026, Mumbai’s famed Mahalaxmi Racecourse will come alive with music that spans the globe and the heart of India. The fourth edition of this celebrated festival will feature international stars like Linkin Park, Playboi Carti, and Khelani, all performing in India for the very first time. Imagine the buzz when these global sensations share the stage with India’s best indie talents! One highlight is the blend of huge names and homegrown creativity, making the festival a hotspot for India’s indie revolution. Who should you watch out for from the Indian battalion? Let’s dive in! First up is Gini from Dehradun, a young indie singer-songwriter known for deeply personal lyrics and soulful tunes. Starting music at age 10, she wowed fans with singles like 'Falling Asleep' and earned a Spotify India RADAR spot. Next is Zoya, whose melodies mix folk, pop, and North Indian vibes. With roots in New Delhi and California, she’s polished her craft at Berklee College of Music. Tracks like 'One Way' and 'Bad Girls Dream' promise a cinematic experience. Then there’s Excise Dept, a lockdown-born band mixing hip hop, folk, and wild synth-funk beats. They’ll unleash hits like 'Baaro Mala' on the main stage. Funk and electronic beats meet in Nate08’s tunes. His songs like 'Sunrise Sunfall' will surely turn Lollapalooza into a giant dance party. Gauley Bhai, a multicultural band from Bangalore, wraps Nepali folk, blues, rock, and more into addictive rhythms. Their tracks 'Mailey Rani' and 'Abhagi' are crowd favorites. Bangalore-based singer-songwriter Rudy Mukta blends Carnatic training with fresh sounds, touching youth with hits like 'Morbid Bop'. Sunflower Tape Machine is India’s indie genre-bender with appealing tracks like 'PANIC ATTACK!' that tell happy and not-so-happy stories alike. Nagaland’s own Trance Effect brings indie-pop-rock energy with songs like 'Stop Pretending' that connect deeply with Gen-Z. Mumbai-born, LA-based Rounak Maiti shares heartfelt folk-country tales about identity and belonging through songs like 'Self Medicate'. Last but not least, Sijya is a rising star with a soulful voice and singles such as 'Have To Make My Bed' and 'Do I Know', ready to captivate festival-goers. So, whether you love iconic stars like Linkin Park or crave fresh indie beats from stars-to-be, Lollapalooza India 2026 promises unforgettable music moments. Hurry, tickets are available now on BookMyShow. Don’t miss this electrifying celebration of music, culture, and new beginnings in the City of Dreams!

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