Music lovers of Delhi-NCR experienced a unique musical evening as American folk-rock band The Lumineers returned to India with their globally acclaimed `The Automatic World Tour`.
The concert unfolded as a deeply immersive experience, blending intimate storytelling with soaring anthems and an unmistakable connection between the band and their audience.
From the moment the lights dimmed and Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites stepped onto the stage, the atmosphere shifted into one of collective anticipation. With stripped-back arrangements, heartfelt lyricism and a commanding yet understated presence, The Lumineers drew the crowd into their world, creating a space where every song felt personal and every chorus echoed with shared emotion. What followed was a performance that felt less like a spectacle and more like a communal journey.
Reflecting on the evening, Naman Pugalia, who is the chief business officer – Live Events, with BookMyShow, said, “Indie music has always found its power in storytelling, in the quiet honesty of its narratives and the way they invite listeners into something deeply personal. Artists like The Lumineers have an ability to turn these intimate stories into shared emotional experiences that travel across borders and cultures. Their return to India feels like a reflection of how audiences look for pure connection, meaning and authenticity in a live music experience. Curating shows where music can be felt, not just heard; where atmosphere, emotion and community intersect, is increasingly shaping the way live entertainment is experienced in the country.”
The band’s setlist moved like a quiet conversation across time, gathering songs that have come to define The Lumineers’ journey including ‘Ho Hey’, ‘Cleopatra’, ‘Ophelia’ and ‘Stubborn Love’, setting them gently alongside the newer, introspective pieces from Automatic, including ‘Same Old Thing’, ‘You’re All I Got’, and ‘Keys On The Table’. Each song arrived unhurried, received in reverent silence or carried softly by thousands of voices, as the crowd drifted between memory and the fragile beauty of the present moment.
The band shared their love for the Delhi crowd and, before launching into ‘Asshole’, raised a toast to the night, dedicating the song to all the “assholes” in the room, themselves very much included.
The Lumineers blurred the line between the stage and audience, allowing vulnerability to sit comfortably beside swelling crescendos. Beneath the open sky, the night, held together by warmth, sincerity and shared emotion, left an afterglow that lingered long after the final note.
As the crowd rose in applause and the lights dimmed on an evening that felt both expansive and deeply personal, it was clear that The Lumineers’ India show, produced and promoted by BookMyShow Live, set the tone in the national capital for the rest of the year.
The Lumineers mesmerises Delhi with raw emotion during sole Asia concert
