India’s Live Music Scene Set to Roar with Festivals and Tours This Winter
From November to December 2025, India’s live music scene will be vibrant with a range of festivals and tours, including Motoverse in Goa featuring Diplo and Hanumankind, Rolling Loud India bringing global hip-hop to Mumbai, the scenic Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival, Akon and Passenger’s India tours, Post Malone’s exclusive Guwahati concert, and the massive EDM Sunburn Festival in Mumbai.
The Indian live music scene is poised for an energetic winter season with a series of high-profile events across the country. Motoverse 2025 in Goa (November 21–23) combines motorcycle culture with music, headlined by international acts Diplo and Hanumankind alongside indie and electronic artists on multiple stages. At the same time, Rolling Loud, the world's biggest hip-hop festival, makes its debut in Mumbai on November 22–23 with stars like Wiz Khalifa and Don Toliver, marking a major milestone for hip-hop culture in India. The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival on November 14–15 offers a contrasting experience with folk, pop, and indie performances amid natural scenic beauty, featuring artists such as Jason Derulo and The Script. Fans of nostalgic R&B can catch Akon on his India tour in Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai throughout November, while Passenger brings soulful folk-pop with intimate concerts later in the month. In December, Post Malone will perform a one-night-only show in Guwahati, a notable choice highlighting the expanding reach of live pop-rap performances. Finally, the Sunburn Festival returns to Mumbai from December 19–21, promising a large-scale EDM celebration with internationally acclaimed DJs like David Guetta and Richie Hawtin. Together, these events reveal a diverse and dynamic Indian music landscape, catering to various tastes from electronic dance music to hip-hop, folk, and rock, and blending urban energy with cultural and natural settings.
