After debut first edition, Rolling Loud India to return in 2026

Rolling Loud will return in 2026 in Mumbai. Photo Courtesy: Special Arrangement

Rolling Loud's India debut saw a lot of energy and a powerful showcase of international hip-hop superstars and homegrown South Asian talent showcase their music and culture on November 22 and 23, making them announce Rolling Loud India for November 2026.

The inaugural edition saw immersive performances from headliners Central Cee, Wiz Khalifa, Don Toliver, and Karan Aujla at Loud Park in Navi Mumbai. Hanumankind set the tone early on Day 1, igniting the Casa Bacardi Stage with a fiery performance that had the crowd shouting back every bar.

Throughout the evening, the excitement only intensified. By the time Wiz Khalifa stepped out for his headlining set, the atmosphere had reached a fever pitch. Bathed in lights and lifted by thousands of voices, Wiz soaked in the moment as fans belted out "See You Again," "Roll Up," "Young, Wild & Free," and more - turning the arena into a giant, celebratory chorus that felt electric from front to back.

As the evening reached its crescendo, Central Cee took the stage for his India debut as Day 1's headliner. Opening with ‘Doja', the response was purely electricity. The UK star commanded the stage with her presence, taking fans through ‘Which One', ‘Sprinter', and ‘Band4Band', as the crowd matched his energy bar-for-bar, rapping every lyric in unison.

The second day carried the same spark forward, with the crowd arriving early and buzzing with anticipation. DIVINE's takeover of the Casa Bacardi Stage became one of the festival's standout memories, as he debuted Walking on Water live for the first time. Fans hung on every word, cheering as he moved through the new album. Nav's set at the BudX stage pushed the energy even higher - his performance of "Lemonade" erupted into a full-venue singalong, and the surprise appearance by Gurinder Gill sent the audience into a frenzy. Don Toliver kept the momentum rolling, gliding through hit after hit while the crowd danced, swayed, and sang along, setting the tone for the finale.

The debut edition culminated with Karan Aujla becoming the first Indian artist to ever headline a Rolling Loud festival. In a surprise, Karan Aujla brought out NAV to perform the ‘Daytona Remix' live for the first time. Throughout the weekend, Indian and South Asian talent, including Wild Wild Women, Gurinder Gill, AR Paisley, Sambata, and Yung Raja, made up half the lineup delivering some great perfomances and showcasing Indian hip-hop culture to fans on a global stage.

Beyond the music, the festival showcased The District Play arena brought competitive energy with the BUDX Dankies Skatepark, Sprite Basketball Court, Liquid IV Pickleball Court, and Thums Up X-Force Zone. For the ultimate premium experience, the Loud Club and OnlyFam areas offered attendees premium beverages paired with caviar bumps, in an exclusive sanctuary above the crowds.

While the Red Bull Energy Zone featured break dancers battling in Dance Your Style format, Casa Bacardi hosted mini-parties with top mixologists. Attendees also enjoyed the Harley Davidson Tattoo Shop, Patron's Hacienda experience, Loud Cutz by BBlunt, and Bunny's Bae Bar x Love

Beauty & Planet offering face gems, glitter makeup, and hair braiding. From the Spotify Rap 91 Zone to the Valorant gaming experience and hydration stations by Liquid IV and Aqualogica.

Rolling Loud co-Founder/Co-CEO, Tariq Cherif, took the BudX stage just before Karan Aujla's headlining performance to announce Rolling Loud India 2026, saying, "Is it cool if we come back next year? We're coming right back here to Mumbai!" to a roaring crowd.

Rahul Ganjoo, CEO, District by Zomato, said, "This weekend answered the question of how ready India is for live experiences - louder, bigger and bolder than we imagined. The energy, the crowds, the culture demonstrated that India not only showed up; it set a new benchmark. We made history and we're already preparing to make it again in 2026."

Limited early tickets are available now for the next edition on the ticket app.