Lollapalooza India has revealed its 2026 range, with Linkinpark and Playei books Set to the heading Festival’s fourth edition in Mumbai January 24-25.
Linkin Park will perform in India for the first time in his career. The Grammy -winning band, which has sold over 100 million records all over the world, has long been one of India’s most requested acts, with hymns such as “ultimately”, “number” and “crawling” sound -tracking generations of fans. The band continues to top charts with recent editions including “Lost”, “Friendly Fire” and their latest album “From Zero.”
Playboi Carti will join Linkin Park as Co-Headliner and will make its Indian debut. The artist’s latest album “Music” saw all 30 tracks Billboard Hot 100 and cemented its status as one of hip hop’s most innovative forces. Carti will be accompanied by his opium label mates Ken Carson, destroy Lonely and Homixide Gang.
The lineup extends over several genres and generations, with the British phenomenon of Yungblud, Grammy-nominated R&B artist Kehlani, and Edm Rising Star Knock2, whose track “Dashstar” became both a festival-staple and counterpart.
Synth-pop outfit Lany brings their signature hearts, while British bass master Sammy Virji and Japanese singer writer Fujii Kaze add international style. Synthwave -duo The Midnight and Canadian Rock Quintet Mother Mother rounds the international actions, with mother’s mother celebrating two decades with her latest edition “Nostalgia.”
Further international documents include Afro-Jazz-Funk Collective Nubiyan Twist, Britain’s garage artist Hamdi, South Asian Indie Force Baalti, German House Sensation Bunt., Brazilian Baile Funk Innovator MU540 and Manchester Alt-Rock Rebels Hot Milk.
Indian representation remains strong with metal folk fusion band Bloodywood, which returns to the Lolla scene, along with indie documents including Ankur Tewari & Ghalat family, Tabla Maestro Karsh Kale, Electronic Duo Oaff-Savera and Rising Hip-Hop artist MXRCI.
The festival will also serve as a starting plate for new Indian talents, with Sen, Zoya, Gini, Pacifist, Zokova, Guley Bhai, Nate08, Pho, Excise Dept, Still in Therapy, Rudy Mukta, Rounak Maiti, Sijya, Sunflower Pape Machine.
Bookmyshow Live, the live entertainment department in India’s leading entertainment platform Bookmyshow, serves as a promoter and co -producer together with global producers Perry Farrell and C3 Gifts.
