India’s live music scene is absolutely electric in 2025. From stadium-shaking rap spectacles to soulful acoustic nights, the coming months promise a calendar that could rival any global music hub. For the first time ever, Travis Scott is bringing his explosive Circus Maximus Tour to Indian shores, while the world’s biggest hip-hop carnival—Rolling Loud—is planting its flag in Mumbai. Passenger, the voice behind the timeless 'Let Her Go', is finally making his long-awaited India debut with stops across three cities. And that’s just the beginning.
Enrique Iglesias is set to serenade fans one last time with his farewell tour—expect to sway to 'Hero', 'Escape', and 'Bailando'. Akon, whose 'Smack That' and 'Lonely' are still party staples, is gearing up to turn Indian arenas into giant dance floors. Alt-rock legends The Smashing Pumpkins are flying in with their new music and classics like '1979' and 'Tonight, Tonight', while Grammy magnet Jacob Collier is returning to dazzle with his genre-bending brilliance, from 'Time Alone With You' to 'Little Blue'.
What makes 2025 even more exciting is the diversity of sound on offer. From Shillong’s Cherry Blossom Festival, which will echo with Jason Derulo’s pop bangers (Savage Love, Talk Dirty) and The Script’s stadium-sized anthems (The Man Who Can’t Be Moved, Hall of Fame), to Mumbai’s K-Town Festival where Taemin and Super Junior-D&E will have K-pop fans screaming, every city seems to be curating its own sonic adventure.
India is no longer just a pitstop on the global touring map—it has become a stage where international superstars are creating once-in-a-lifetime memories with Indian fans. From bone-rattling mosh pits and EDM-fueled nights to stripped-down acoustic sessions and the glitter of K-pop, the country’s music calendar in 2025 offers something for every kind of listener. If you’ve ever wanted to plan a trip around a concert, this is the year to do it. Here are 11 upcoming shows across India that are big enough to make you book that flight, pack your bags, and chase the music.
1. Passenger – Soulful Storytelling Live
Location: DLF Cyberhub, Delhi; Dublin Square, Phoenix Marketcity, Mumbai; Phoenix Marketcity, Bengaluru
Date: 19, 21 & 22 November 2025
Michael Rosenberg, better known as Passenger, is finally bringing his acoustic heartbreak ballads to India. The man behind Let Her Go will perform across three cities, treating fans to his intimate, stripped-down style. Expect an evening of gentle melodies and heartfelt lyrics that linger long after the encore.
2. Rolling Loud Festival – Hip-Hop’s Biggest Stage
Location: Navi Mumbai
Date: 22–23 November 2025
The world’s premier hip-hop festival is landing in India for the first time. After epic lineups in Bangkok featuring A$AP Rocky, Lil Wayne, and Gunna, Rolling Loud is set to make Mumbai pulse with chaotic energy, heavy beats, and unforgettable mosh pits.
3. Jason Derulo & The Script – Cherry Blossom Festival Special
Location: Shillong
Date: 14–15 November 2025
The Northeast’s iconic Cherry Blossom Festival is leveling up with global stars Jason Derulo and The Script. While Derulo brings his pop-R&B fire (Swalla, Savage Love), The Script will perform in India for the first time with emotional anthems like Hall of Fame. A rare double bill framed by Shillong’s pink blossoms.
4. Enrique Iglesias – The Final Chapter
Location: Mumbai
Date: 29–30 October 2025
It’s been 13 years since Enrique Iglesias last performed in India, but he’s finally back with his Final World Tour. With classics like Hero and Bailando, this concert is set to be both nostalgic and historic. Fan demand has already added a second date—proof that Mumbai is ready to sing along again.
5. Akon – Party Across Three Metros
Location: Delhi, Bengaluru, Mumbai
Date: 9, 14 & 16 November 2025
Akon, who turned heads with his performance at Anant Ambani’s wedding festivities, is returning for a full-fledged India tour. Get ready for timeless club bangers like Smack That and I Just Wanna Love You. This promises to be pure high-energy fun.
6. The Smashing Pumpkins – Alt-Rock History Live
Location: Bengaluru, Mumbai
Date: 11–12 October 2025
Alt-rock pioneers The Smashing Pumpkins are finally coming to India as part of their Rock Invasion 2025 tour. With their latest album Machina/The Machines of God dropping this August, fans can expect a mix of new tracks and cult classics in an unforgettable live debut.
7. Glass Beams – Psychedelic Fusion with an Indian Soul
Location: Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru
Date: 9, 11 & 12 October 2025
With hypnotic Eastern-Western soundscapes and their trademark jeweled masks, Glass Beams are set for their third India tour. Founded by Rajan Silva, the trio’s performances promise to be immersive, otherworldly, and deeply connected to their Indian roots.
8. Jacob Collier – The Multigenre Genius Returns
Location: Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi
Date: 28 & 30 November, 2 December 2025
Seven-time Grammy winner Jacob Collier is back with his Djesse Vol. 4 World Tour. Known for pushing musical boundaries, Collier brings an evening of jazz, funk, and harmony-rich singalongs. His India gigs are always a masterclass in live music.
9. Steven Wilson – Prog Rock Perfection
Location: Mumbai, Delhi, Kolkata, Bengaluru
Date: 2, 5, 7 & 9 November 2025
The Porcupine Tree frontman is hitting India with his Overview Tour. With masterpieces like Ancestral and Drive Home, Wilson’s concerts are less about headbanging and more about losing yourself in sprawling soundscapes. Prog rock fans—this one’s essential.
10. K-Town Festival – A K-Pop Extravaganza
Location: Mumbai
Date: 1 November 2025
India’s K-pop fandom is in for a treat as the K-Town Festival brings all things Hallyu under one roof. From Korean street food to high-voltage performances, the lineup includes Taemin, Super Junior-D&E, and Bang Yedam. It’s a full-day K-culture party.
11. Travis Scott – Circus Maximus Tour India Debut
Location: JLN Stadium, Delhi; MMRDA Grounds, Mumbai
Date: 18, 19 October & 19 November 2025
Travis Scott is finally touching down in India with his explosive Circus Maximus Tour. After Delhi’s shows sold out in hours, a Mumbai stop was added for November. Expect a five-hour spectacle of fire visuals, insane stage energy, and hits like Sicko Mode and Goosebumps.
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From Shillong’s Cherry Blossoms to Mumbai’s mega arenas and Bengaluru’s buzzing stages, India is transforming into a global concert destination in 2025. Whether you’re chasing pop nostalgia, mosh pit madness, or soulful storytelling, these 11 concerts promise experiences that are worth the miles.
Tip: Book tickets early and plan your city-hopping itineraries—because the best kind of travel is where the soundtrack is live.
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