If the first day saw the likes of Yungblud and Playboi Carti end the night, the second and final day of Lollapalooza India 2026 saw a line-up that spanned rock legacy, global pop, underground bass and the best of India’s independent scene come to the fore with some outstanding performances.
Headlining the night were the legendary Linkin Park, making their first appearance at Lollapalooza India and their much-awaited Mumbai performance. The band commanded the main stage with a career-defining set weaving through songs such as’ Numb’, ‘In The End’, ‘Crawling’, ‘Faint’, alongside newer material ‘The Emptiness Machine’, ‘Heavy Is The Crown’ among others. The arena transformed into a single chorus as tens of thousands sang back every line, creating the most powerful crowd moment of the weekend. Mike Shinoda said, “Thank you so much for supporting the band over the years, especially the new music. And thank you for patiently waiting for us and consistentantly asking for us to be here!”
R&B star Kehlani brought effortless soul with ‘Nights Like This’, while pop favourites LANY filled the air with ‘Malibu Nights’. UK bass phenomenon Sammy Virji turned the stage into a non-stop dance floor with ‘Daga Da’ and Calum Scott delivered emotive singalongs ‘You Are The Reason’. Global collective Nubiyan Twist and electronic duo BUNT. added their distinctive grooves with ‘Lights Out’ and ‘Clouds’ respectively.
Indian artists once again stood shoulder to shoulder with international names. Folk-metal trailblazers Bloodywood unleashed a fierce set featuring ‘Bekauf’, ‘Danadan’, ‘Halla Bol’ receiving one of the loudest responses of the day. Fusion pioneer Karsh Kale stitched together tradition and electronica with ‘Train Song’ while OAFF x Savera drew a massive crowd with ‘Doobey’. Performances from MXRCI, Sen, Gini, Pacifist, Zokova, Excise Dept, Rudy Mukta and Trance Effect ensured the homegrown narrative remained central till the final hour.
Speaking about Lollapalooza India 2026, Naman Pugalia, chief business officer – Live Events, with the online ticket platform, shared, “As we wrap the fourth edition of Lollapalooza India, it’s clear that the festival has grown into something far bigger than its debut promise. With every year, it has evolved in scale, ambition and cultural relevance and 2026 marks a defining moment in that journey. Lollapalooza India 2026 has shown just how far the live ecosystem in the country has come, delivering a truly rounded cultural experience where music, art, food and community spoke the same language. Seeing Indian artists command the same energy as global headliners and watching fans meaningfully engage with initiatives like the Food Park and #LollaForChange, reinforces our belief that India is ready for festivals built to global standards, with a distinctly local soul.”
With over 20 hours of music across four stages, Lollapalooza India 2026 signed off in a month that has already seen some of the biggest artists performing not only in Mumbai but also India, and clearly showcasing everything in store for 2026.
Lollapalooza India 2026 ends on a high; Linkin Park, Calum Scott impress all
