Delhi witnessed one of its most electric live music nights of the year on December 8, as global Punjabi pop phenomenon AP Dhillon set the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium on fire with a high-octane performance
that drew more than 20,000 ecstatic fans. Joined by longtime collaborator Shinda Kahlon, the artist delivered a two-hour sonic spectacle that blurred the boundaries between concert, cultural celebration and emotional homecoming.
The Delhi-NCR stop, co-produced by Team Innovation and BookMyShow Live, followed the tour’s explosive kickoff in Ahmedabad and immediately amplified its momentum — but what truly sent the stadium into a frenzy was a surprise appearance by Punjabi icon Babbu Maan, whose entry triggered deafening cheers and instantly turned the night into one of the tour’s defining highlights.
A Homecoming Charged With Emotion
From the moment the lights dimmed and AP Dhillon emerged under a storm of strobes, the energy inside IG Stadium shifted into something primal — a roar shaped by nostalgia, cultural pride, and the sheer joy of witnessing a homegrown global superstar return to Indian soil. The setlist, a seamless blend of hits and recent releases, had the crowd screaming every lyric of ‘Excuses,’ ‘Insane,’ ‘Summer High,’ ‘With You,’ ‘Desires,’ ‘Hitmen,’ ‘Afsos,’ ‘STFU,’ ‘Thodi Si Daaru,’ and more.
Dhillon’s signature live style — drifting between high-energy bangers and introspective mood pieces — unfolded with cinematic precision. Backed by world-class production, immersive visuals and a stage design built for scale, the show felt less like a concert and more like a cultural moment.
At several points, AP waded into the front rows, letting fans touch his extended hand as thousands illuminated the stadium with their phone flashlights. He even pulled a handful of lucky fans onto the stage — a gesture that only added to the fever-pitch intimacy of the night.
Babbu Maan’s Appearance Sets The Arena Into A Frenzy
If the night already felt historic, the energy catapulted into another dimension when Babbu Maan walked onstage unannounced. The crowd erupted, chanting the legendary artist’s name as he joined AP Dhillon in what became a once-in-a-lifetime moment for Punjabi music lovers.
For fans across Delhi-NCR, the sight of two powerhouse performers sharing the stage was nothing short of monumental.
“A Defining Moment For India’s Live Music Scene”
Speaking about the landmark show, Naman Pugalia, Chief Business Officer – Live Events at BookMyShow, said, “AP Dhillon’s performance reflects the evolving scale and ambition of India’s live entertainment ecosystem. The ‘One of One’ Tour isn’t just a concert series — it signals the next chapter of live experiences in the country.”
Mohit Bijlani, Founder of Team Innovation, added, “The overwhelming response in Delhi reinforces that the ‘One of One’ Tour is a movement. Each city is adding new momentum to its story.”
A Tour Becoming A National Movement
As AP Dhillon took his final bow, it became clear the Delhi-NCR leg had evolved beyond a performance — it had become a cultural landmark, reaffirming Punjabi music’s global rise and Dhillon’s role at the center of its evolution.
Fans can also shop official AP Dhillon merchandise while booking upcoming city tickets, a first for an India-scale Punjabi live tour.
The ‘One of One India Tour 2025’ continues next across Pune, Bengaluru, Kolkata, Mumbai, Jaipur, and Ludhiana, with anticipation rapidly building around what is now one of India’s most emotionally resonant and technically ambitious live tours.
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