Lollapalooza India 2025 wraps up its third edition in style  -OxBig News Network

Rock band Green Day took centre stage for their much-anticipated India debut at Lollapalooza India 2025.
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Music lovers had a great weekend with the two-day music festival, Lollapalooza India 2025 held at Mumbai’s Mahalakshmi Racecourse on March 8 and 9. The festival, which brings together artistes from a wide range of musical genres, wrapped up its third edition in India with electrifying performances.  

Over thousands of fans had gathered at the venue from across India to attend over 20 hours of performances by artistes such as rock band Green Day who took centre stage for their much-anticipated India debut. Fans sang ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ right before Green Day got on stage to deliver a high-octane performance that had the audience roaring along to every anthem.  

Classical maestro Niladri Kumar’s hypnotic sitar performance created a spellbinding sonic journey.
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With tracks including ‘Boulevard of Broken Dreams’, ‘Holiday’, ‘American Idiot’, ‘21 Guns’ and ‘Wake Me Up When September Ends’, the punk rock legends reaffirmed their status as one of the greatest live acts of all time. 

Louis Tomlinson brought an intimate energy to the festival, captivating the crowd with his signature blend of Britpop and indie rock. As fans swayed and sang along to ‘Drag Me Down’, ‘Night Changes’ and ‘Saturday’, the former One Direction band member and pop star made his Lollapalooza India debut a night to remember. 

Electronic music powerhouse John Summit set the stage ablaze with his pulsating beats, transforming the festival into a dance floor. Current rage, rapper Hanumankind brought an unstoppable energy, proving why he is one of the most exciting voices in Indian hip-hop today. He treated fans with hits such as ‘Big Dawgs’, the recently released ‘Run It Up’ and ‘Damnson’. Fellow rapper, Yashraj, joined him for the banger track, ‘Enemies’.  

Aurora’s hauntingly beautiful set was magical, as her ethereal voice carried through the night, captivating the audience with tracks such as ‘Runaway’ and ‘Heathens’.  

Rapper Hanumankind brought an unstoppable hip-hop energy.
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South Korean indie-rock trio Wave to Earth brought their signature dreamy soundscape to life, weaving melodies such as ‘wave’ and ‘love’ that had fans swaying in unison. Nothing But Thieves delivered a powerhouse performance, igniting the stage with anthems including ‘Amsterdam’ and ‘Overcome’, their soaring choruses echoing across the festival grounds. Brazilian DJ Alok kept the energy surging, blending pulsating bass and high-energy dance beats, ensuring that the crowd stayed on their feet deep into the night. 

Indian artists commanded the spotlight, bringing an mix of sounds that showcased the country’s diverse music scene. Raftaar X KR$NA set the festival ablaze with their razor-sharp verses and high-octane beats, delivering crowd-favourites such as ‘Woh Raat’ and ‘Swag Mera Desi’.  

Classical Maestro, Niladri Kumar’s sitar performance created a spellbinding sonic journey, blending classical mastery with contemporary flair. Lisa Mishra’s soulful vocals shone as she serenaded the audience with ‘Nadaaniyaan’ and ‘Sajna Ve’, while Raman Negi’s evocative melodies resonated deeply with fans. Raghav Meattle’s raw storytelling and the vibrant energy of Adi & Dishaan and Sudan further enriched the festival’s musical landscape, reinforcing India’s place on the global stage. 

BookMyShow Live spearheaded Lollapalooza India as the promoter and co-producer for the festival with global producers, Perry Farrell (who founded Lollapalooza in 1991 as a touring festival) and C3 Presents.