New Delhi: India is going to witness a big line-up of foreign artists this year and the next. The latest to announce his India tour is Grammy-winning British artist Fred Again, who is coming not just to one city but three in December.
Fred Again is known for songs such as ‘Marea (We’ve Lost Dancing),’ ‘Delilah (Pull Me Out of This)’ and ‘Places to Be.’
The rock band Guns N’ Roses are coming back to India in November, with shows scheduled in Bengaluru and Guwahati as part of their ongoing world tour. The shows are likely to feature ‘Nothin’ and ‘Atlas,’ the band’s two singles released in 2025, their first new music in over two years.
Max Richter is also made his India debut in April. The British-German artist performed at the Nita Mukesh Ambani Cultural Centre (NMACC). The 60-year-old got his first Oscar nomination for Hamnet (2025) this year. While he does not play EDM, Richter mixes British classical music with modern electronic tempos, serving audiences with an immersive experience. He has also composed scores for films such as Ad Astra (2019), Never Look Away (2018), and Womb (2010).
Next month, Australian guitarist Plini is ready to perform in India with a four-city tour. Plini will be touring Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru. While others are making their debut performances, this will mark his fourth performance in India; his first was in 2018. The guitarist has showcased his talent in songs such as ‘Electric Sunrise,’ ‘Every Piece Matters,’ ‘Pan’ and ‘Selenium Forest.’
Soon after, Anyma will be ready to rock the city of Mumbai in November. The Italian-American DJ is ready to bring the AEDEN tour, and while the songs will be hard-hitting, the album explores humanity, nature and technology. Their intersection is what fans have been waiting for for a long time.
Kicking off the festive season, fans can listen to The Chainsmokers. The duo of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart are returning for their third performance in India. They will be performing in Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Delhi. In Mumbai, they will headline the Sunburn Festival, while in Delhi they will perform at the Sneaker Festival.
After singing to The Chainsmokers well into the new year, fans can get ready for the band that has the most remarkable Indian connection, Gorillaz. They recently paid tribute to legendary playback singer Asha Bhosle during their concert at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London. Frontman Damon Albarn welcomed Asha’s granddaughter Zanai Bhosle on stage for a contribution to ‘The Shadowy Light,’ celebrating the legendary singer’s legacy, whose vocals feature on the band’s latest album, The Mountain, ahead of the band’s India tour in January 2027.
And in the same month, Foo Fighters, the American band led by former Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl, will mark their first-ever concert in the country as part of their Take Over Tour.
(Edited by Insha Jalil Waziri)