Linkin Park, Playboi Carti to Headline Lollapalooza India 2026 in Mumbai

Lollapalooza India has unveiled its 2026 lineup, with Linkin Park and Playboi Carti set to headline the festival’s fourth edition in Mumbai on Jan. 24-25.

Linkin Park will perform in India for the first time in their career. The Grammy-winning band, which has sold over 100 million records worldwide, has long been one of India’s most requested acts, with anthems like “In the End,” “Numb” and “Crawling” soundtracking generations of fans. The band continues to top charts with recent releases including “Lost,” “Friendly Fire” and their latest album “From Zero.”

Joining Linkin Park as co-headliner, Playboi Carti will make his Indian debut. The artist’s latest album “Music” saw all 30 tracks storm the Billboard Hot 100, cementing his status as one of hip-hop’s most innovative forces. Carti will be accompanied by his Opium labelmates Ken Carson, Destroy Lonely and Homixide Gang.

The lineup spans multiple genres and generations, featuring British phenomenon Yungblud, Grammy-nominated R&B artist Kehlani, and EDM rising star Knock2, whose track “dashstar” became both a festival staple and Counter-Strike anthem.

Synth-pop outfit LANY brings their signature heartbreak anthems, while U.K. bass master Sammy Virji and Japanese singer-songwriter Fujii Kaze add international flair. Synthwave duo The Midnight and Canadian rock quintet Mother Mother round out the international acts, with Mother Mother celebrating two decades with their latest release “Nostalgia.”

Additional international acts include Afro-jazz-funk collective Nubiyan Twist, U.K. garage artist Hamdi, South Asian indie force Baalti, German house sensation BUNT., Brazilian baile funk innovator MU540, and Manchester alt-rock rebels Hot Milk.

Indian representation remains strong with metal-folk fusion band Bloodywood returning to the Lolla stage, alongside indie acts including Ankur Tewari & The Ghalat Family, tabla maestro Karsh Kale, electronic duo OAFF-Savera, and rising hip-hop artist MXRCI.

The festival will also serve as a launchpad for emerging Indian talent, featuring Sen, Zoya, Gini, Pacifist, Zokova, Gauley Bhai, Nate08, Pho, EXCISE DEPT, Still in Therapy, Rudy Mukta, Rounak Maiti, Sijya, Sunflower Tape Machine and Trance Effect.