Lollapalooza India Returns To Mumbai For Fifth Edition In 2027

Lollapalooza India, Asia’s largest multigenre music festival, is celebrating a milestone in 2027. Organizers BookMyShow and C3 Presents announced the fifth edition of Lollapalooza India will take place Jan. 23 and 24 at Mumbai’s iconic Mahalaxmi Racecourse.

An exclusive presale for RuPay credit card holders begins Aug. 30 at 11 a.m. IST on BookMyShow, followed by the early bird onsale, which goes live at 11 a.m. IST on Sept. 2.

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Over the past four years, Lollapalooza India has become one of the most influential cultural forces shaping the country’s live industry. With nearly 2 of 3 festivalgoers from outside of Mumbai, the multiday event has fueled tourism in India and gained a loyal following.

The 2027 edition will again feature RuPay Amplified Access, which elevates the Lolla experience for RuPay credit card holders. In addition to general access, Lolla Comfort by RuPay and Lolla VIP, Amplified Access features additional perks, including a select food experience at select festival stalls, a complimentary cocktail and mocktail voucher at designated bars, and a merchandise voucher.

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Fans can expect four stages and over 20 hours of live performances. Though the 2027 lineup has yet to be announced, Lollapalooza India usually features global stars alongside homegrown talent. Previous performers include Imagine Dragons, The Strokes, Sting, OneRepublic, Green Day, Jonas Brothers, Playboi Carti, Linkin Park, YUNGBLUD and Louis Tomlinson, as well as Indian artists such as DIVINE, Hanumankind, Prateek Kuhad, Bloodywood, Nucleya and many more.

According to a Live Nation survey, 97% of attendees said they intended to return for future editions, and nearly 60% cited music discovery and the festival atmosphere as the main reasons to attend. It has become a cultural event that fans have grown close to, so much so that merchandise sales saw double-digit growth year-over-year.

For more information about the event, visit lollaindia.com.

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