Mumbai, Jan 27 (UNI) Days after making their India debut with a Bengaluru show, Linkin Park performed in Mumbai at ‘Lollapalooza India 2026’.
The band took over the main stage with a career-spanning set that featured iconic tracks such as ‘Numb’, ‘In The End’, ‘Crawling’ and ‘Faint’, along with newer material including ‘The Emptiness Machine’ and ‘Heavy Is The Crown’.
The arena turned into a massive singalong as tens of thousands of fans shouted back every lyric, creating one of the most powerful crowd moments of the weekend.
Addressing the audience, Mike Shinoda said, “Thank you so much for supporting the band over the years, especially the new music. And thank you for patiently waiting for us and consistentantly asking for us to be here!”
The festival also featured standout performances from several global artists. R&B star Kehlani brought soulful vibes with ‘Nights Like This’, while pop favourites LANY filled the venue with ‘Malibu Nights’. UK bass artist Sammy Virji turned the stage into a high-energy dance floor with ‘Daga Da’, and Calum Scott led emotional singalongs with ‘You Are The Reason’. Global collective Nubiyan Twist and electronic duo BUNT. added their signature sounds with ‘Lights Out’ and ‘Clouds’, respectively.
Reflecting on the fourth edition of the festival, Naman Pugalia, Chief Business Officer of BookMyShow, said in a press note, “As we wrap the fourth edition of Lollapalooza India, it’s clear that the festival has grown into something far bigger than its debut promise. With every year, it has evolved in scale, ambition and cultural relevance and 2026 marks a defining moment in that journey.”
“Lollapalooza India 2026 has shown just how far the live ecosystem in the country has come, delivering a truly rounded cultural experience where music, art, food and community spoke the same language. Seeing Indian artists command the same energy as global headliners and watching fans meaningfully engage with initiatives like the Food Park and LollaForChange, reinforces our belief that India is ready for festivals built to global standards, with a distinctly local soul,” he added.
