Rolling Loud India is set to return for its second edition on December 12–13, 2026. Produced in partnership with and exclusively ticketed on District, the festival will once again bring hip-hop artists from India and around the world. The festival is presented by Budweiser 0.0, SHEIN and HSBC India.
The announcement follows the festival’s debut edition in November 2025, which saw 65,000 fans attend across two days. The first edition featured Karan Aujla as the first Indian artist to headline Rolling Loud, alongside international headliners Central Cee, Wiz Khalifa and Don Toliver.
The 2026 edition will feature a line-up of international and Indian artists, which is yet to be announced. The festival will also bring back its on-site experiences and activities beyond the music performances.
Matt Zingler, CEO and Founder, Rolling Loud said, “The first year showed us exactly why we wanted to bring Rolling Loud to India. The energy from the fans was incredible, and seeing international artists share the stage with some of the best talent coming out of India made it really special. We’ve always believed hip-hop is global, and India is becoming an important part of that story. Year two is about building on what we started and taking it even bigger.”
Rahul Ganjoo, CEO, District, said, “When we brought Rolling Loud to India, we were confident it would resonate. What we saw in year one went further than that: the kind of love for a festival at this scale that we haven’t seen before in the Indian market. That response is what’s shaping how we’re building the 2026 edition. We’re excited to have India experience the World’s Largest Hip-Hop Festival once again.”
A Debut That Made History
The first edition of Rolling Loud India was held on November 22 and 23, 2025. The festival featured performances by Central Cee, Wiz Khalifa, Don Toliver and Karan Aujla, along with Indian and South Asian artists including DIVINE, NAV, Gurinder Gill, Wild Wild Women, AR Paisley, Sambata and Yung Raja.
The second edition is scheduled for December 12–13, 2026, with the artist line-up expected to be announced at a later date.
