lollapalooza 2026 | Brazil | Linkin Park to headline India

What happened

After weeks of speculation and social-media teases, Linkin Park officially confirmed they will headline Lollapalooza India 2026. The performance is scheduled for January 25, the second day of the two-day festival in Mumbai.

The announcement was made on August 28, 2025, and ties into the band’s ongoing From Zero World Tour, which followed their 2024 comeback album From Zero and introduced a revised lineup and new material.

Key details

• Festival dates: January 24–25, 2026 (Lollapalooza India, fourth edition).
• Linkin Park headline date: January 25, 2026, at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai.
• Tour context: Part of the From Zero World Tour supporting 2024’s From Zero album.
• New lineup on stage: co-lead vocalist Emily Armstrong, Colin Brittain (drums), Alex Federer (guitar), plus founding members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Rob Bourdon, Dave “Phoenix” Farrell and Joe Hahn.
• Tickets: went on sale August 28 via lollaindia.com and BookMyShow; VIP/Platinum options available.

VIP and Platinum passes include perks such as lounge access, priority pit entries and shuttle services, according to the festival’s ticketing announcements.

Background

Linkin Park returned to active touring and recording in 2024 after a seven-year hiatus that followed Chester Bennington’s death in 2017. Their 2024 comeback album From Zero introduced new songs and line-up changes that set the stage for a global arena run.

The From Zero World Tour has spanned North America, Europe and Asia, and the Mumbai date is scheduled between the band’s Middle Eastern and European engagements, making India part of one of their most extensive routes since the reunion.

Reactions

Fans in India responded strongly on social platforms, celebrating the long-awaited news that the band will perform for the first time in the country. Fan groups and local accounts described the announcement as “surreal” and “heartwarming,” reflecting years of anticipation.

Industry observers noted the significance for festival organisers: landing a global act with the commercial and cultural weight of Linkin Park should boost ticket demand and international attention for Lollapalooza India’s fourth edition.

Analysis

For Linkin Park, adding Mumbai to their tour corrects a notable gap in a global touring history that rarely included India. The set will likely highlight recent material from From Zero alongside legacy hits, positioning the band to serve both longtime followers and newer listeners introduced during their 2024 comeback.

From a festival business perspective, securing Linkin Park as a headliner is a strategic move for Lollapalooza India. It strengthens the festival’s international brand and helps attract ancillary revenue — travel, hospitality and premium ticketing — at a moment when live-event demand in India is rising.

Logistically, the Mumbai stop sits amid an intensive touring schedule, which raises planning complexities (production load-ins, crew rotations and travel). Successful execution will depend on tight coordination between the band’s touring team and the festival’s local organisers.

Timeline

1. 2017 — Chester Bennington dies; Linkin Park activity pauses.
2. 2024 — Band returns with the album From Zero and launches From Zero World Tour.
3. August 28, 2025 — Linkin Park confirmed as Lollapalooza India 2026 headliner; tickets go on sale.
4. January 24–25, 2026 — Lollapalooza India fourth edition; Linkin Park headline on January 25.

Expect fuller lineup details from festival organisers in the weeks after the headliner announcement.

What’s next

Organisers are set to reveal the full Lollapalooza India 2026 lineup in the coming weeks. Fans should monitor official ticketing platforms for add-on releases, tiered passes and potential day-by-day lineups.

For attendees, early planning is advisable: travel and accommodation in Mumbai typically book quickly around major festival dates, and premium ticket tiers often sell out first.