The Evolution of Live Music in India: Growing Global Acts but Struggling Venues

Oct 13, 2025 01:48 pm CST

India is emerging as a significant destination for international music acts, with artists like Travis Scott, Jon Batiste, and Coldplay performing in the country. However, despite this growing prominence on the global music circuit, India faces significant infrastructure challenges with a lack of purpose-built music venues and problematic ticketing practices that threaten the sustainability of the live music industry.