MUMBAI, INDIA – Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025 – Rolling Loud’s long-awaited India debut arrived with massive energy, historic moments, and a powerful showcase of international hip-hop superstars and homegrown South Asian talent. Exclusively ticketed and produced in partnership with District by Zomato, the festival’s inaugural edition, held November 22 & 23, 2025, was a massive success led by explosive performances from headliners Central Cee, Wiz Khalifa, Don Toliver, and Karan Aujla. The overwhelming fan response and cultural impact have already set the stage for an even bigger return, with Rolling Loud India officially confirmed for November 2026. Limited early tickets are available now on the District app.
Rolling Loud Co-Founder/Co-CEO, Tariq Cherif, took the BudX stage just before Karan Aujla’s headlining performance to announce Rolling Loud India 2026, saying, “Is it cool if we come back next year? We’re coming right back here to Mumbai!” to a roaring crowd.
Rahul Ganjoo, CEO, District by Zomato, said, “This weekend answered the question of how ready India is for live experiences – louder, bigger and bolder than we imagined. The energy, the crowds, the culture demonstrated that India not only showed up; it set a new benchmark. We made history and we’re already preparing to make it again in 2026.”
The energy was in the air as fans arrived at Loud Park in Navi Mumbai, ready to witness history as Hanumankind set the tone early on Day 1, igniting the Casa Bacardi Stage with a fiery performance that had the crowd shouting back every bar. Throughout the evening, the excitement only intensified. By the time Wiz Khalifa stepped out for his headlining set, the atmosphere had reached a fever pitch. Bathed in lights and lifted by thousands of voices, Wiz soaked in the moment as fans belted out “See You Again,” “Roll Up,” “Young, Wild & Free,” and more – turning the arena into a giant, celebratory chorus that felt electric from front to back.
As the evening reached its crescendo, Central Cee took the stage for his India debut as Day 1’s headliner. Opening with ‘Doja’, the response was: pure electricity. The UK star commanded the stage with precision, taking fans through ‘Which One’, ‘Sprinter’, and ‘Band4Band’, as the crowd matched his energy bar-for-bar, rapping every lyric in unison. It was a historic debut performance.
Day 2 carried that same spark forward, with the crowd arriving early and buzzing with anticipation. DIVINE’s takeover of the Casa Bacardi Stage became one of the festival’s standout memories, as he debuted Walking on Water live for the first time. Fans hung on every word, cheering as he moved through the new album. Nav’s set at the BudX stage pushed the energy even higher – his performance of “Lemonade” erupted into a full-venue singalong, and the surprise appearance by Gurinder Gill sent the audience into a frenzy. Don Toliver kept the momentum rolling, gliding through hit after hit while the crowd danced, swayed, and sang along, setting the perfect tone for the historic finale still to come.
The debut edition of Rolling Loud India culminated with a milestone moment for Indian music: Karan Aujla became the first Indian artist to ever headline a Rolling Loud festival, marking a groundbreaking achievement for both the artist and the country’s rapidly growing hip-hop scene. In a show-stopping surprise, Karan Aujla brought out NAV to premiere and perform the ‘Daytona Remix’ live for the first time, sending the crowd into a frenzy. The collaboration between the two was the perfect exclamation point on a historic night, one that proved Indian hip-hop has arrived on the global stage with force. Throughout the weekend, Indian and South Asian talent, including Wild Wild Women, Gurinder Gill, AR Paisley, Sambata, and Yung Raja, made up half the lineup and delivered some of the festival’s most hyped performances, bringing authentic Indian hip-hop culture to fans on a global stage.
Beyond the music, Rolling Loud India transformed Loud Park into an immersive cultural playground. The District Play arena brought competitive energy with the BUDX Dankies Skatepark, Sprite Basketball Court, Liquid IV Pickleball Court, and Thums Up X-Force Zone. For the ultimate premium experience, the Loud Club and OnlyFam areas offered attendees premium beverages paired with caviar bumps, in an exclusive sanctuary above the crowds. Culinary highlights included Bud & Burgers by Chef Arjun Sikder and the Dewars Smokehouse by Saz, while the Red Bull Energy Zone featured breakdancers battling in Dance Your Style format. Fans explored the Budweiser Brew District’s exclusive viewing deck and live graffiti wall, while Casa Bacardi hosted mini-parties with top mixologists. HSBC Starstruck VIP ticket holders enjoyed dedicated viewing decks with elevated sightlines and full VIP access. Attendees also enjoyed the Harley Davidson Tattoo Shop, Patron’s Hacienda experience, Loud Cutz by BBlunt, and Bunny’s Bae Bar x Love Beauty & Planet offering face gems, glitter makeup, and hair braiding. From the Spotify Rap 91 Zone to the Valorant gaming experience and hydration stations by Liquid IV and Aqualogica, every corner delivered unique moments that made Rolling Loud India a full-throttle celebration of hip-hop culture.
Solving for the complete festival experience, Rolling Loud India partnered with MakeMyTrip to offer seamless travel and stay packages for attendees travelling from different cities, while local fans benefited from commute partnerships with Uber, CityFlo, Mumbai Metro, and DriveU, ensuring smooth access to and from the venue.
Rolling Loud India also made history as the first-ever music festival in India to be streamed on JioHotstar, reaching upwards of a million streams and bringing the energy of Loud Park to fans across the country.
With a landmark turnout of 65K attendees, 30+ unforgettable performances, and overwhelming demand, Rolling Loud India will return in November 2026. Fans are encouraged to secure limited early tickets now before they sell out.
Rolling Loud India tickets are live exclusively on the District app. For updates on talent lineup, ticket details, festival details and more, keep up with @rollingloud, @rollingloudindia, and @districtupdates on social media and check the District app.
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“Built from scratch by lifelong music fans Matt Zingler and Tariq Cherif, Rolling Loud’s early strengths were its daring curation and booking, elevating a new generation of artists with exciting live shows and captivating energy. Today, the biggest performers headline the raucous Miami festival, coming from all over the world, often driven solely by their love and trust of Zingler and Cherif.” – Billboard
“Rolling Loud has established itself as a playground for the young…” – The New York Times
“Rolling Loud is a lifestyle brand. They are more than just the shows. They have built a community with their consumers and are building new channels to maintain continuity” – Forbes
“To see people there for one reason and to all be there to really enjoy themselves, see Carti and their favorite rappers…It was rejuvenating honestly to see people out there that happy to be around rap music.” – Apple Music
“Rolling Loud will be the closest experience to actually living inside your streaming app.” – Complex
