Kanye West Announces Historic First Concert in India for 2026

Kanye West has reportedly confirmed plans to travel to India to perform in April 2026. First announced via an exclusive report from Pinkvilla, while official performance dates and venue details have yet to be announced, West’s trip to the country would mark a major milestone in West’s live career, as it would represent his first time performing in India. It remains unclear whether West will only be performing at one show in India or on multiple dates. The news arrives amid a complex period for the artist, whose global touring prospects have been significantly impacted in recent years. Although West has never performed in India, he has visited the country on multiple occasions for non-musical reasons. In 2009, he reportedly traveled to an ashram for religious revival, and in 2012 he visited Mumbai to launch his menswear fashion label, during which time he was hosted at the Taj Mahal Palace. Since then, India has emerged as a growing hotspot for international tours, welcoming major global acts such as Travis Scott, Post Malone, Green Day, Shawn Mendes, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Maroon 5, and Justin Bieber. West’s potential return to the international stage comes after significant fallout stemming from his antisemitic comments, which have severely damaged his public image and limited where he can perform. Slovakia’s Rubicon Festival dropped him from its July 2025 lineup, while South Korea reportedly cut ties with the artist in May 2025 following the release of “Heil Hitler.” Prague’s mayor has also publicly condemned West’s remarks, effectively barring him from performing in the Czech capital. Despite these setbacks, West remains booked for a July 18, 2026 performance at RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia, marking his first European show since 2014. The reported India dates also coincide with anticipation surrounding his long-delayed album Bully, which is now scheduled to drop on January 30 after missing its previously promised June 15, 2025 release. See Kanye West’s Bully tracklist below. More from VIBE.com Kanye West Fails To Derail Lawsuit Over $57 Million Malibu Mansion DMX's Uncle Calls Out Swizz Beatz, Ruff Ryders For Allegedly Not Helping To Pay Funeral Costs Kim Kardashian Reveals What It's Really Been Like Co-Parenting With Ye