This December, grammy-winning electronic music duo The Chainsmokers are ready to make a comeback to India for a major three-city tour that will see them perform in Bengaluru, Delhi and Mumbai.

The tour’s key highlight will be their headline performance in Mumbai at Sunburn Festival 2026. The event will be held at the iconic Mahalaxmi Racecourse. This marks a significant new chapter for one of most influential music festivals in India.

For many Gen Z listeners and millennials, The Chainsmokers have been more than just chart-topping artists. Tracks such as Paris, Something Like This, Closer and Don’t Let Me Down and Paris became defining soundtracks of a generation, dominating social media moments, playlists, parties, festivals and social media moments throughout the 2010s. Their music has helped bridge the gap between electronic dance music and mainstream pop.

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Comprised of Alex Pall and Drew Taggart, the duo have collaborated with the biggest names in music, including Coldplay and Halsey, while building a catalogue of hits that remain famous across major streaming platforms all around the world.

Commenting on the announcement, Karan Singh, CEO, Sunburn, said, "There are very few artists whose music instantly transports people back to a specific phase of their lives, and The Chainsmokers are absolutely one of them. For Indian millennials and Gen Z, their songs became part of core youth culture moments over the last decade. We understand the emotional excitement fans have around witnessing them live again, especially at a time when nostalgia and shared cultural experiences are driving fan communities globally. Our vision is to create large-scale cultural moments where music, fandom, production and community come together in a way that reflects the scale of what young India wants from live entertainment today."  

The announcement also reflects Sunburn Festival’s continued evolution. Over the years, the festival has grown into a major cultural property from a niche electronic music gathering within the live entertainment industry of India. Its move to Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai signals an ambition to create more immersive, larger festival experiences for music fans.

With The Chainsmokers now confirmed, anticipation has built around the rest of the Sunburn Festival 2026 lineup, as fans await news of domestic acts and additional international acts set to join the event.