New Delhi: 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.
“Few bands have shaped the history of rock music in the way Guns N’ Roses have, and their influence continues to resonate across generations of fans worldwide,” wrote Naman Pugalia, Chief Business Officer of Live Events at BookMyShow, the producer and promoter of Guns N’ Roses in India.
In his Instagram post, Pugalia said that following the response to the band’s performances last year, his team was thrilled to welcome the band back to India to create an unforgettable experience for Indian audiences.
“Their return is a testament to the continued growth of India’s live entertainment ecosystem and the country’s emergence as a vibrant cultural destination for world-class experiences,” he added.
Pugalia also shared that while Bengaluru has established itself as India’s rock ‘n’ roll capital, hosting the band in Guwahati reflects the emergence of new live entertainment markets in the country.
“We are excited to bring this iconic experience to fans in both cities and can’t wait for audiences to witness Guns N’ Roses,” he added.
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Musical jackpot
This year has been a jackpot for music lovers. The year began with Linkin Park performing tracks from their From Zero World Tour in January, marking the band’s debut show in the country. In February, The Lumineers performed songs from their Automatic World Tour, promoting their new album Automatic. The same month, DJ Snake performed at Sunburn Arena across Kolkata, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi-NCR as part of a tour promoting his album Nomad (2025). Michael Learns to Rock also performed in February with their Take Us to Your Heart Tour.
March was a treat for rock anthem lovers as Def Leppard delivered an electrifying set as part of the Bandland concert series. The band performed iconic hits including ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’, ‘Love Bites’, ‘Hysteria’, and ‘Let’s Get Rocked’. The month also saw Keinemusik bring their signature blend of techno, deep grooves, and Afro-house, attracting a huge crowd of EDM fans.
In April, DJ Calvin Harris performed Grammy-winning hits such as ‘We Found Love’, ‘One Kiss’, ‘Summer’, ‘I’m Not Alone’ and ‘How Deep Is Your Love’. Electronic music fans also witnessed Ciroloco’s India debut, while KlangKuenstler brought his signature Schranz sound with the OUTWORLD concert in Mumbai.
The momentum is set to continue with Lollapalooza India 2026, which will bring several international artists to the country, including Playboi Carti, YUNGBLUD and Fujii Kaze.
(Edited by Janaki Pande)