The second day of the 6th edition of the Shows of India 2026 witnessed one of its biggest highlights with the Global Live Honours 2026, celebrating the artists, promoters, creators, touring companies, and entertainment formats shaping the future of India’s live entertainment industry.
The Shows of India 2026, presented by Hop Events and powered by The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel Delhi, co-powered by District by Zomato, Dakshin Stories, Giant Truss, GIGX, and NESCO Events, in association with Dreamcast, Hookaba, and Eyeconyx, brought together the biggest stakeholders from the live entertainment ecosystem under one roof.
Held at The Leela Ambience Convention Hotel, Delhi, the conclave served as a platform for conversations around music, touring, festivals, comedy, experiential formats, and the evolving business of live entertainment in India. The Global Live Honours 2026 emerged as one of the key highlights of the conclave, recognising excellence across categories including live acts, festivals, tours, promoters, international concerts, and lifetime contributions to the industry.
The honours and felicitations were presented by Kapil Mishra, Minister of Tourism, Law & Justice, Labour, Employment, Art & Culture, and Language, and Deepak Choudhary, adding further significance to the celebrations and recognising the contributions of individuals and organisations driving India’s live entertainment ecosystem forward.
The awards reflected the diversity and scale of India’s entertainment landscape — from arena concerts and independent music movements to spiritual formats and global festival properties. Industry leaders, artists, organisers, and professionals from across the country gathered to celebrate the growth, creativity, and innovation driving the sector forward.
Winners at Global Live Honours 2026
- Team Innovation & Karan Aujla — Best Show of the Year
- Thomas Ovesen — Agent of the Year (Indian Subcontinent)
- District – Rolling Loud India — Festival of the Year
- Rishab Rikhiram Sharma — Best Tour of the Year
- Ravi Gupta — Stand-up Comic of the Year
- TM Talent Management — Best Live Act of the Year (Sunidhi Chauhan: I AM HOME Tour)
- BAE – ABP Network — Best Live Act of the Year (Sunidhi Chauhan: I AM HOME Tour)
- Backstage Siblings — Best Format of the Year (Spiritual)
- Mika Singh — Bollywood Music Icon
- Padma Shri Hans Raj Hans — Special Contribution to Live & Music Industry
- Palash Sen — Indie Music Icon
- Daler Mehndi — Lifetime Achievement Award – Desi Pop Icon
- Tribe Vibe — Promoter of the Year (Maximum Shows in the Year)
- EVA Live & District — Best International Concert of the Year (Enrique Iglesias)
With conversations, showcases, networking opportunities, and industry recognitions, the Shows of India Conclave 2026 once again reinforced its position as one of the country’s leading platforms dedicated to the business and culture of live entertainment.
