Kanye West Likely To Perform In India For The First Time In April 2026

If industry buzz is to be believed, Indian concertgoers may want to mark their calendars already. Global rap icon Kanye West is reportedly gearing up for his first-ever performance-led visit to India,

with plans pointing to an April 2026 concert that could become one of the country’s biggest live music events.

According to a report by Pinkvilla, the rapper and producer is expected to make his India concert debut next year. If confirmed, the visit would mark a major milestone for the Indian live entertainment scene, given West’s stature as one of the most influential and talked-about artists in contemporary music.

Over a career that has constantly evolved, West has moved seamlessly across hip-hop, gospel and experimental sounds, often redefining mainstream music in the process. His influence stretches well beyond chart-topping tracks, shaping pop culture conversations and creative trends worldwide. Alongside music, his ventures in fashion have kept him firmly in the global spotlight, sometimes as much for design as for controversy.

The rapper is also one of the most decorated artists in the industry, having won 24 Grammy Awards. Songs such as Stronger, Gold Digger, Good Life and Ultralight Beam continue to enjoy global popularity and remain fixtures across streaming platforms and playlists.

While this would be West’s first live performance for Indian audiences, it would not be his first visit to the country. He reportedly travelled to India in 2009 for spiritual reasons, spending time at an ashram. In 2012, he returned to Mumbai in connection with his women’s fashion label and stayed at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel, adding to his limited but notable ties with the country.

The timing of the proposed tour also reflects India’s growing status as a key destination on the global concert circuit. In recent years, the country has hosted stadium and arena shows by major international acts including Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Maroon 5 and Justin Bieber. Large-scale music festivals have further expanded the landscape, bringing artists such as Green Day, Shawn Mendes, the Jonas Brothers and Louis Tomlinson to Indian stages.