BookMyShow Live has officially unveiled the much-anticipated lineup for Bandland 2026, headlined by global rock heavyweights Muse and Train, both making their India debut at the festival’s third edition. The two-day celebration of rock and alternative music will take place on February 14–15, 2026, at NICE Grounds, Bengaluru.
Produced and promoted by BookMyShow Live, the live entertainment experiential division of BookMyShow, Bandland has evolved from a niche rock festival into a cultural movement, celebrating the spirit of live music and community.
Ticket Sales and Access
Pre-sale tickets go live today at 12 PM (IST) exclusively for RuPay Credit Cardholders, while general sales open at 1 PM IST on October 17th, only on BookMyShow.
The Line-Up: A Global Manifesto of Rock
Following a landmark 2024 edition, Bandland 2026 promises an even more electric lineup, featuring international and Indian acts that span genres and generations.
Headliners:
- Muse – One of Britain’s biggest rock exports, known for their symphonic ambition and larger-than-life stagecraft, will make their long-awaited India debut. Expect anthems like Uprising, Starlight and Knights of Cydonia.
- Train – The Grammy-winning pop-rock icons behind Drops of Jupiter, Hey Soul Sister, and Drive By will bring their timeless hits and arena charisma to Indian shores for the first time.
Supporting Acts Include:
- Karnivool (Australia) – Progressive rock stalwarts returning with new album In Verses
- Scribe – India’s genre-bending metal powerhouse, redefining “Scribecore”
- Girish and The Chronicles (GATC) – The Sikkim-based rockers fresh from opening for Guns N’ Roses in Mumbai
- Pinkshift (USA) – Baltimore’s rising punk-grunge trio
- James and the Cold Gun (UK) – Cardiff’s underground rock revelation
- The Sophs (USA) – LA’s fearless six-piece redefining garage rock
Homegrown Indie Stars:
The festival also celebrates India’s independent music scene with performances by Sen, Mali, Tejas, Sahil x Tariq Vasudeva, The Lightyears Explode and Komodo Jane across two high-energy stages.
A Festival That Feels Like Home
Naman Pugalia, Chief Business Officer – Live Events, BookMyShow, said, “With Bandland, we set out to create more than a festival — we wanted to build a cultural space where people rediscover what rock truly stands for. This year, as Bandland grows beyond Bengaluru with Bandland on Tour, we’re not just scaling an IP, we’re expanding a home for everyone who finds themselves in this music.”
‘Bandland on Tour’: The Movement Expands
In 2025, Bandland enters a new phase with ‘Bandland on Tour’, taking the festival’s spirit across India. The first act in this series features Tom Morello, performing in:
- Gurugram – December 17 (HUDA Gymkhana)
- Mumbai – December 19 (MMRDA G-Txt Grounds)
- Bengaluru – December 21 (Phoenix Marketcity, Whitefield)
More genre-defining acts under the touring banner are set to be announced soon.
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