Linkin Park with the first show in the country to headline lollapalooza India 2026

After weeks speculation and social media teaser, Linkin Park has officially confirmed that they will title Lolapaluja India 2026, marking the long -awaited start of the band in the country. The Grammy-winner will take a stage at Mahalaxmi Race Course in Mumbai on 25 January on the second day of the Rock Group festival.

This announcement is going on with the group’s zero world tour, their 2024 return has been started after the release of the album. ZeroThe record introduced the new co-Leide Vocalist Emily Armastrang, Drummer Colin Britain and Guitarist Alex Federer as well as founding members Mike Shinoda, Brad Deleson, Rob Borden, Dave “Phoenix” Fareel and Joe Hanne.

In a message shared with fans, Xinoda said India was in the band’s list for a long time. He said, “India wants to play for a long time. Our fans are incredibly emotional and we can not finally wait to bring our live shows for them,” he said.

The return of the band in 2024 ended the seven -year gap after Chester Bennington’s death in 2017. Their reproduction came with new music, including solo Emptiness machineAnd a global arena run that spreads to North America, Europe and Asia.

Lolpalooza India will hold its fourth edition on 24-25 January, which will feature more than 40 international and local acts. The previous lineup includes imagine dragons, sting, Jonas Brothers, Halcy and AP Dhilan. The full 2026 lineup is expected to appear in the coming weeks, but Linkin Park confirmation is one of the biggest draws of the festival.

Normal tickets went on sale on 28 August via lollaindia.com and Bookmyshow, offering allowances such as VIP and platinum pass lounge access, priority pits and shuttle services.

The Mumbai Stop is listed on the band’s website between the Middle East and European dates, making India part of one of their most widespread global tourism in the years. For fans waiting for decades to see the group live, the performance seems to be a historical moment in the small but growing history of the festival.