Kanye West Announces First Ever Concert in India

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. More from Rolling Stone Kanye West Fails to Derail Lawsuit in Epic Saga Over $57 Million Malibu Mansion Kim Kardashian Reveals Stress-Induced Brain Aneurysm Diagnosis on 'The Kardashians' Mike Dean Wants To 'F-ckin' Smash' at the 2026 Grammys 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. Best of Rolling Stone Ben E. King’s ‘Stand by Me’: 21 Must-Hear Covers 25 Songs That Are Truly Terrifying All 286 of Taylor Swift’s Songs, Ranked