Lollapalooza India 2026: From Linkin Park to Kehlani; Here's the artist lineup that’s blowing up

Mumbai: Global rock icons Linkin Park are finally making their India debut at Lollapalooza India 2026, set to take place in Mumbai on January 24 and 25. Guitarist and keyboardist Mike Shinoda expressed excitement about performing in the country after a 30-year wait, calling India “a place we've wanted to play for a long time.”

“India has been somewhere we've wanted to play for a long time. Our fans there are incredibly passionate and we can't wait to finally bring our live show to them,” Shinoda shared in a statement.

Founded in 1996, Linkin Park’s current lineup includes Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson (lead guitar), Joe Hahn (DJ), Dave Farrell (bass), Emily Armstrong (vocals), and Colin Brittain (drums). The band previously featured late vocalist Chester Bennington and drummer Rob Bourdon, both of whom were instrumental during their first seven studio albums. Following Bennington’s passing in 2017, the band went on hiatus before returning with new members and music, including recent hits like Lost, Friendly Fire, and their latest album FromZero.

Joining Linkin Park on the Lollapalooza India 2026 stage are some of the biggest names in global music:

Playboi Carti, the genre-bending rapper whose recent 30-track album stormed the Billboard Hot 100

Yungblud, the British punk-pop rebel known for viral anthems like Fleabag and Parents

Kehlani, the R&B powerhouse blending soul, pain, and poetry in tracks like You Should Be Here

The lineup continues with:

LANY, known for their synth-pop heartbreak hits

Knock2, the 25-year-old EDM prodigy redefining bass music

Sammy Virji, whose UK garage and bass mastery light up global dancefloors

Fujii Kaze, bringing soulful, piano-driven vulnerability

The Midnight, offering synthwave nostalgia straight from neon-lit dreams

Calum Scott, fresh off opening for Ed Sheeran in Mumbai, returning with his heartfelt ballads

Representing India are:

Bloodywood, the folk-metal force taking Indian metal global

Ankur Tewari & The Ghalat Family, bringing Hindi poetic rock to the mainstream

Karsh Kale, the tabla virtuoso fusing Indian classical with electronica and rock

OAFF-Savera, the electronic duo behind Doobey, blending indie-pop with textured soundscapes

Lollapalooza India is presented by BookMyShow Live, in collaboration with global festival creators C3 Presents and Perry Farrell.

With IANS inputs