It’s official! Linkin Park is finally coming to India. After years of speculation, the American nu metal giants have confirmed their first-ever performance in the country. The historic show will take place on January 25, 2026, at Mumbai’s Mahalaxmi Racecourse, with strong hints that it could be part of Lollapalooza India.

The confirmation arrived through a newsletter sent directly to fans, alongside the band’s From Zero World Tour poster. In his note, co-founder Mike Shinoda expressed excitement about performing for Indian fans at last. “India has been somewhere we’ve wanted to play for a long time. Our fans there are incredibly passionate and we can’t wait to finally bring our live show to them,” he wrote.

General ticket sales began today at noon, sparking a rush among fans eager to be part of history. Interestingly, the band’s official website had briefly listed the Mumbai date under their world tour schedule before quickly removing it. That move triggered weeks of speculation about their presence at Lollapalooza India 2026. While festival organisers and BookMyShow are yet to confirm, the band’s direct announcement has now ended the suspense.

The concert is part of Linkin Park’s major comeback tour. The group returned to the stage in 2024, seven years after the tragic passing of frontman Chester Bennington in 2017. This new chapter of the band features a refreshed lineup with Emily Armstrong on vocals, Colin Brittain on drums, and Alex Federer on live guitar, joining original members Mike Shinoda, Brad Delson, Joe Hahn, Dave Phoenix Farrell, and Rob Bourdon.

For Indian fans, this performance is more than just a concert. Linkin Park’s albums Hybrid Theory and Meteora were soundtracks to the early 2000s for an entire generation. Songs like In the End, Numb, and Somewhere I Belong defined youth for millions across the country. Now, after more than two decades of waiting, fans will finally hear those anthems live on home soil.

As Linkin Park’s From Zero World Tour heads to Mumbai in January, Indian fans prepare for a night that blends nostalgia, healing, and fresh energy. For many, it won’t just be a concert, it will be a once-in-a-lifetime moment.

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