Khalid, Fred again.. to Guns N' Roses: The biggest international concerts coming to India in 2026-27
India’s concert calendar is not slowing down anytime soon. After a year that has already brought several major international names to Indian stages, the months ahead have another long list waiting in the wings.
From hip-hop and R&B to electronic music, rock and modern classical, the lineup stretches across genres, cities and generations of fans.
Starting with French Montana in August and moving through Chet Faker, Max Richter, Guns N' Roses, Anyma, Fred again.., Khalid and The Chainsmokers, the concert season will continue well into 2027 with India debuts and returning acts. Gorillaz and Foo Fighters are also set to take the stage in January.
So, if your concert calendar is still open, here is the list to bookmark, in the order the shows are set to happen.
1. French Montana
When: August 22, 2026
Where: Gachibowli Stadium, Hyderabad
The concert season begins with French Montana in Hyderabad. The Moroccan-American rapper is set to headline the Hyderabad edition of Royal Stag BoomBox at Gachibowli Stadium.
Fans can expect to hear some of his best-known tracks, including Unforgettable featuring Swae Lee, Pop That, No Stylist and All Day, as he joins a lineup that also includes Indian artists.
One city, one night and a hip-hop stop to kick off the international concert lineup.
2. Chet Faker
When: September 18, 19 and 20, 2026
Where: DLF CyberHub, Delhi-NCR; Phoenix Marketcity, Mumbai;Phoenix Marketcity, Bengaluru
Chet Faker is returning to India for a three-city tour, seven years after his previous run in the country. The Australian artist, also known as Nick Murphy, is known for tracks such as Gold, No Diggity and Talk Is Cheap.
His return comes after his 2019 appearance as a headliner at the Pune edition of NH7 Weekender, with the September tour taking him to Delhi-NCR, Mumbai and Bengaluru.
Three cities will bring Chet Faker back into the Indian live music circuit.
3. Max Richter
When: October 24, 2026
Where: NMACC, Mumbai
October takes the concert calendar in a different musical direction with Max Richter's first live performance in India.
The Oscar-nominated composer and pianist will perform at the Grand Theatre at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre in Mumbai. Known for his work across contemporary classical and electronic music, Richter's live show will bring his cinematic compositions and electronic textures to the Indian stage.
From stadium-scale concerts to an evening of modern classical music, the lineup shifts gears in Mumbai.
4. Adam Port
When: November 13, 14 and 15, 2026
Where: NSIC Exhibition Ground, Okhla, Delhi-NCR; Biswa Bangla Mela Prangan, Kolkata; Bharatiya Mall of Bengaluru
November begins with Adam Port's three-city India tour. The Afro-house artist and Keinemusik co-founder is returning to the country after performing in Mumbai earlier in 2026.
Produced and promoted by Sunburn, the tour will travel through Delhi-NCR, Kolkata and Bengaluru. The shows are also set to feature a 360-degree stage setup, placing the performer at the centre of the audience.
Delhi-NCR, Kolkata and Bengaluru are next in line for the electronic music run.
5. Guns N' Roses
When: November 14 and 17, 2026
Where: NICE Grounds, Bengaluru; Khanapara Veterinary Ground, Guwahati
Just over a year after their Mumbai concert in May 2025, Guns N' Roses are returning to India.
The legendary rock band will perform first in Bengaluru before heading to Guwahati for what will be their first appearance in the city. Axl Rose, Slash and Duff McKagan are part of the lineup, alongside the band's other touring members.
Songs including November Rain, Sweet Child O' Mine, Paradise City and Knockin' on Heaven's Door remain among the band's biggest live favourites.
And for Guwahati, November 17 will mark a first with the band's arrival in the city.
6. Anyma
When: November 21, 2026
Where: Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai
Anyma is bringing his live show to India for the first time.
The American-born Italian artist, Matteo Milleri, will bring the India chapter of his ÆDEN World Tour to Mumbai. Known for combining melodic techno with large-scale visual elements, Anyma's show will add another major electronic music date to the November calendar.
Mumbai's Mahalaxmi Racecourse will become the next stop for an India debut.
7. Fred again..
When: December 5, 9 and 13, 2026
Where: Leisure Valley Ground, Delhi; Mahalaxmi Race Course, Mumbai; NICE Grounds, Bengaluru
After months of anticipation around his India arrival, Fred again.. is officially heading to the country for a three-city tour.
The Grammy-winning British producer and DJ will perform in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru between December 5 and December 13, marking his India debut.
December, it appears, will belong to back-to-back international concert dates.
8. Khalid
When: December 13, 15 and 17, 2026
Where: HUDA Gymkhana Club, Gurugram; Bhartiya Mall, Bengaluru; NESCO Center Hall 6, Mumbai
Khalid is also making his way to India this December as part of his It's Always Summer Somewhere Tour.
The American singer-songwriter, known for Young Dumb & Broke, Location, Better and Talk, will perform across Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru and Mumbai. The tour will bring his blend of R&B, pop and soul to three Indian cities.
From Fred again.. to Khalid, December's concert map gets busier by the week.
9. The Chainsmokers
When: December 18, 19 and 20, 2026
Where: Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai; Delhi venue to be announced; Bengaluru venue to be announced
The Chainsmokers are returning to India for another three-city tour after their previous performances in the country in 2017 and 2023.
The Grammy Award-winning duo of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart will perform in Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru, with the Mumbai show also marking their appearance at Sunburn Festival 2026.
Fans can expect a set featuring some of their biggest tracks, including Closer, Don't Let Me Down, Paris and Something Just Like This.
The year closes with another familiar name returning to Indian stages.
10. Gorillaz
When: January 23 and 27, 2027
Where: District Arena @ Terraform, Bengaluru; Jio World Garden, Mumbai
The new year begins with Gorillaz making their India debut.
Led by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett, the virtual band is set to perform in Bengaluru and Mumbai following the release of its ninth album, The Mountain, which has an India connection after the group travelled to and recorded in the country.
The shows are also expected to bring some of the Indian artists associated with the album to the stage.
For fans who have waited for Gorillaz to perform in India, January 2027 brings the long-awaited moment.
11. Foo Fighters
When: January 29 and 31, 2027
Where: Bengaluru LIVE, Bengaluru; Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai
Foo Fighters will round off this run of major international concerts with their first India shows.
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame-inducted and 15-time Grammy Award-winning band will perform in Bengaluru and Mumbai following the release of their twelfth studio album, Your Favorite Toy.
Dave Grohl and the band bring with them a catalogue that includes Everlong, My Hero, Learn To Fly, All My Life, Times Like These and Best Of You.
And with Foo Fighters closing out January, India's international concert calendar will have carried music fans from Hyderabad in August all the way into Mumbai at the start of 2027.
The months ahead are shaping up as a long run of international music across India.
Different genres, first-time arrivals, returning favourites and multiple-city tours are now filling the calendar, one concert date at a time.