The world's biggest hip-hop festival brand is coming back to India with its strongest lineup yet. Rolling Loud India 2026 will bring Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy and super-producer Metro Boomin to Indian stages for the very first time, while Karan Aujla returns to close out the weekend.

Rolling Loud India 2026 at a glance

Day 1: Saturday, 12 December 2026
Day 1 co-headliners: Burna Boy and Metro Boomin
Day 2 headliner: Karan Aujla
Venue and city: to be announced on Rolling Loud India's and District's official channels
Tickets: on the District app

Why this lineup is a big deal

Burna Boy is one of the biggest names in global music. The Nigerian star won the Grammy for Best Global Music Album for Twice as Tall and has headlined stadiums across Africa, Europe and the US, but he has never played India until now.

Metro Boomin is the producer behind a long list of hits for Future, 21 Savage, Drake, Travis Scott and The Weeknd. His Rolling Loud set will be his first appearance in India.

Karan Aujla made history at the 2025 edition as the first Punjabi artist to top the Rolling Loud India bill. He returns fresh off his album Aujla SZN 1. Read our breakdown at https://mediamarvels.in/blog/karan-aujla-aujla-szn-1-album.

Day 1 lineup

Burna Boy, Metro Boomin, Big Sean, Skepta, GoldLink, slayr, ApolloRed1, SoSoCamo, Steel Banglez and Jorjiana.

Skepta's set is billed as his first and only India appearance, timed just after his new album The Fork and Knife, due on 6 November 2026.

Day 2 lineup

Karan Aujla, ScHoolboy Q, BabyChiefDoIt, Raja Kumari and NAVZ 47.

Also on the bill: Vichaar, Robb Bank$, DJ Five Venoms, The Spindoctor and 2slimey.

The desi hip-hop takeover

More than 10 of the roughly 30 acts have Indian roots, including:

1. Seedhe Maut, the Delhi duo behind some of Indian hip-hop's most respected albums
2. Wazir Patar
3. Dhanda Nyoliwala, the Haryanvi rap breakout
4. Paal Dabba, the Tamil rapper whose tracks keep trending on Reels
5. MC Gawthi
6. Snappy Kaal

It is a clear sign of how far Indian hip-hop has come: home-grown rappers now share the bill with global headliners rather than just opening for them.

Tickets: how to book

1. Tickets are sold on the District app.
2. A Reserve Now, Pay Later option lets you book by paying 50% upfront. The balance is due by 11:59 pm on 20 November 2026.
3. Eligible cancellations made by 1 December 2026 qualify for a refund under District's terms.

Rolling Loud India 2026: FAQs

When is Rolling Loud India 2026?
Day 1 is on Saturday, 12 December 2026, with Day 2 following.

Who is headlining Rolling Loud India 2026?
Burna Boy and Metro Boomin co-headline Day 1. Karan Aujla headlines Day 2.

Is this Burna Boy's first show in India?
Yes. It will be his India debut.

Which Indian artists are performing?
Karan Aujla, Raja Kumari, Seedhe Maut, Wazir Patar, Dhanda Nyoliwala, Paal Dabba, MC Gawthi, Snappy Kaal and more.

Where can I buy tickets?
On the District app.

Where is Rolling Loud India 2026 being held?
The venue and city are yet to be confirmed by the organisers.

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Image: Burna Boy performing at Untold Festival 2024. Photo via Wikimedia Commons, used under its free licence.