Gorillaz to perform in India in 2027; here are all the details

English virtual band Gorillaz created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett mdash singer 2D bassist Murdoc Niccals guitarist Noodle and drummer Russel Hobbs mdash will perform live in India for the very first time The Brit and Grammy Awardwinning British bandrsquos debut India tour is set to visit Bengaluru and Mumbai in early 2027The Mountain Tour follows the release of the bandrsquos Indiainspired criticallyacclaimed ninth studio album The Mountain which features collaborations with Indian artists including Asha Bhosle Anoushka Shankar Ajay Prasanna Asha Puthli Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali BangashThe announcement follows a triumphant 13date run of shows across the UK and Ireland and marks a monumental moment for Indian music fans as Gorillaz cocreators Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett bring their groundbreaking virtual band to life on Indian soil with Albarn joined onstage by the full Gorillaz live band and special guest performers including many of Gorillazrsquo Indian collaborators for what promises to be two very special showsldquoIt has been and remains a dream of mine to bring Gorillaz in all its technicolour glory to Indiardquo says Damon Albarn ldquoItrsquos just the beginning and I truly look forward to the experiencerdquo Jamie Hewlett adds ldquoOur dream has always been to do a tour of India Wersquore very excited about returning to play shows in Mumbai and BengalururdquoThe Mountain Tour India Schedule 2027 will see Gorillaz perform on Sunday January 23 in 2027 at the District Arena at Terraform in Bengaluru and on Wednesday January 27 in 2027 at the Jio World Garden in Bandra Kurla Complex in MumbaiReleased on February 27 in 2026 via the bandrsquos independent label KONG Gorillazrsquos ninth studio album The Mountain includes the joyously received singles The Happy Dictator featuring Sparks The Manifesto ft Trueno and Proof The God of Lying featuring IDLES Damascus ft Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey and Orange County ft Bizarrap Kara Jackson amp Anoushka ShankarThe Hardest Thing ft Tony Allen Featuring collaborations with artists from India and across the globe The Mountain continues Gorillaz tradition of boundarypushing collaboration and sonic exploration marking the latest installment in the incomparable Gorillaz discographyAs the producers and exclusive ticketing partners of The Mountain Tour Rahul Ganjoo CEO District by Zomato said ldquoGorillaz coming to India for the first time in their 25year history is momentous and what makes it even more special is that their latest album was born here India is woven into the very DNA of The Mountain and theres something remarkable about bringing that music back to the country that inspired it For Indian audiences this will be a truly novel experience witnessing a genredefying band that has seamlessly integrated the textures and rhythms of Indian music into their work performing it live for the very first time on home soil rdquoThe Gorillaz live experience draws on a quarter century of genrebending paradigmshifting consistently innovative musical brilliance Since the bandrsquos creation more than 25 years ago Gorillaz has amassed an unparalleled arsenal of classic tunes including ldquoFeel Good Inc ldquoClint Eastwood ldquoOn Melancholy Hill ldquoDARE ldquoDirty Harry ldquoStylo ldquoKids with Guns ldquoTomorrow Comes Today ldquoRhinestone Eyesrdquo and dozens more Gorillaz is a truly global phenomenon achieving success in entirely unique and groundbreaking ways touring the world from San Diego to Syria Montevideo to Manchester and winning numerous awards including the coveted Jim Henson Creativity Honor Opening in Manchester England on March 20 The Mountain Tour continues across major international markets this year including the UK Europe and North AmericaExclusive presale tickets for certain cardholders will be live exclusively on the District app from 1 pm on April 13 in 2026 until 1 pm on April 18 in 2026 Following this general tickets for The Mountain Tour will be available for purchase starting go live exclusively on the District app at 200 PM IST on April 18 2026Attendees can also opt to book through the Reserve Now Pay Later method on the District app Witness Gorillaz live by paying 25 per cent at the time of booking with the remaining balance due by 6 pm on June 2 in 2026 The option is available for bookings made on the app before 6 pm on May 20 in 2026