Grammy-winning duo The Chainsmokers to return to India for three-city tour this December
Mumbai, June 17
Grammy Award-winning electronic music duo The Chainsmokers are set to return to India this December with a three-city tour spanning Mumbai, Delhi and Bengaluru, marking a major live entertainment moment for fans across the country.
The tour will kick off in Mumbai on December 18, followed by Delhi on December 19, and conclude in Bengaluru on December 20.
The Mumbai leg will also see the duo headline Sunburn Festival 2026 at the iconic Mahalaxmi Racecourse, marking a significant expansion for the festival into the heart of the city.
As part of the India tour, The Chainsmokers will headline Sunburn Festival 2026 in Mumbai, with the event scheduled at Mahalaxmi Racecourse. The announcement positions the performance as a landmark moment for the festival's evolving format and urban expansion.
Ticket access for the Mumbai and Bengaluru shows is already live on the ticketing platform BookMyShow. For Delhi, organisers have urged fans to register early to secure access ahead of further announcements.
The tour comes as the duo's global hit Closer completes 10 years, a milestone that has renewed nostalgia among fans across millennial and Gen Z audiences in India.
The release further highlights the cultural imprint of the duo's music in India, stating, "There are some songs that become bigger than music. They become memories. They become timelines. They become entire phases of life."
It adds that their tracks, including 'Don't Let Me Down', 'Paris', and 'Something Just Like This', became widely associated with college festivals, parties, late-night drives and global festival culture.
Speaking on the announcement, Sunburn CEO Karan Singh highlighted the emotional connection audiences have with the duo's music.
He said, "There are very few artists whose music instantly transports people back to a specific phase of their lives and The Chainsmokers are absolutely one of them. For Indian millennials and Gen Z, their songs became part of core youth culture moments over the last decade. We understand the emotional excitement fans have around witnessing them live again, especially at a time when nostalgia and shared cultural experiences are driving fan communities globally. Our vision is to create large-scale cultural moments where music, fandom, production and community come together in a way that reflects the scale of what young India wants from live entertainment today," as per a press statement.
The Chainsmokers, comprising Drew Taggart and Alex Pall, are the Grammy Award-winning RIAA Diamond-certified duo who have broken boundaries between pop, indie, electronic, alternative, and rock.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, I'm excited but also a bit skeptical. Sunburn's urban expansion is nice and all, but the Mahalaxmi Racecourse location in December could be a nightmare for traffic and logistics. Hope organizers have crowd management sorted, otherwise it's going to be chaotic.
Aaah the nostalgia! 'Paris' and 'Something Just Like This' were my go-to songs during late-night drives with friends. Delhi show better have good arrangements. Also, why no show in Hyderabad? South representation please! 🙏
Great to see The Chainsmokers returning! I saw them in 2019 in Mumbai and the energy was unreal. This time with Sunburn merging in, it should be next level. Just hope the ticket prices aren't crazy expensive like some other recent concerts.
Okay but can we talk about how 'Closer' is literally 10 years old now? 😭 I remember playing it on loop during my engineering days. This tour is going to be a massive vibe. Delhi fans, let's make some noise! 🔥
Finally some good news for live music lovers! But I wish they'd also consider smaller cities like Pune or Ahmedabad. Not everyone can travel to metros. Anyway, hoping the Bengaluru show has proper parking and facilities. And please no overpriced water bottles inside the venue! 🥤
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