British DJ Carl Cox will perform in India in January 2026; check all the details here

At a time when there are DJs from all over the world, there's Carl Cox, an artist whose fingerprints are etched into the DNA of modern techno. He was there when acid house shattered 1980s London. 

Cox's 1991 debut ‘I Want You’ cracked the UK Top 40 and gave him a Top of the Pops appearance, but Cox never chased mainstream validation. When others pivoted to fluffy house, he retreated to the underground with uncompromising techno, taking you to an element of surprise, not knowing where you're going. It's scary but wonderful at the same time. From sound tracking the birth of acid house in ’80s London to redefining techno on the world stage, his legacy spans historic collaborations and legendary moments - sharing stages with pioneers like The Chemical Brothers, Laurent Garnier, Fatboy Slim, Eric Prydz, Adam Beyer and Nina Kraviz, while inspiring countless artists who shaped the modern electronic movement.

The British DJ's legendary releases tell the story: ‘F.A.C.T.’ (1995) became a techno bible, selling 250,000 copies. ‘Two Paintings and a Drum’ (1996) and ‘The Second Sign’ (2005) cemented his movement-builder status. His Intec Records label became an underground institution, relaunched in 2010 as Intec Digital with exclusives from techno's biggest names.

His 15-year residency at Space Ibiza (2001–2016) is the most successful club run in the island's history. Starting with six nights, it grew into a cultural phenomenon. His final 15-week season? Every single night was sold out.

Carl Cox could have retired but instead, he spent the last decade proving that innovation beats nostalgia. His 2022 Wembley Arena album launch for ‘Electronic Generations’; his fifth studio album, proved that even after 30 years, Cox isn't playing it safe. He headlines the world's biggest stages - Tomorrowland, Ultra, Coachella. His iconic performances span Stonehenge, Cairo's Pyramids, Berlin's Love Parade (1 million people), and Central Park NYC. In 2024, he received DJ Mag's inaugural Outstanding Contribution Award, celebrating 30 consecutive years in their Top 100.

Excited for his return, Carl Cox commented, “India has always had a special energy, and every time I’ve played here, the crowd has given me something truly unforgettable. To return in 2026 feels like coming back to a community that lives and breathes the music just as deeply as I do. I can’t wait to bring a set that celebrates where techno has been, where it’s going, and everything we’ve built together on the dancefloor.”

Speaking about the tour, Karan Singh, CEO, Sunburn, said Carl Cox is a movement in himself, a pioneer who has shaped electronic music globally. "Every time he steps on stage, it’s not just a performance, it’s an experience that defines the culture of dance music.”

For Carl Cox, this tour is both a return and a resonance, a reconnection with a country whose dance music community has grown exponentially, becoming one of the most vibrant audiences in the global circuit. As India cements its place as one of the world’s fastest-growing live music markets, this tour marks another milestone in the live music performances happening here.

Tickets for The Tuborg Sunburn Arena ft. Carl Cox India Tour are now live exclusively on BookMyShow.

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