Archive · 5 Dec 2025
Indian States Compete to Be Concert Capitals
Indian states are trying to become the best places for big music concerts.
They are making special rules to help bring famous singers like Post Malone to their cities.
This is a new way to attract tourists and create jobs.
Some states, like Assam and Meghalaya, have already started this, and others are following.
Big companies are also helping to organize these concerts.
The concerts are very popular, and people are traveling from all over to see their favorite artists.
The states are working hard to make sure the concerts are safe and fun for everyone.
Indian states are competing to become concert capitals by implementing concert tourism policies.
Assam and Meghalaya have specific policies, while others like Delhi and Telangana have integrated provisions into their tourism frameworks.
Post Malone's first solo concert in India is set for 8 December in Guwahati, Assam, with 30,000 attendees expected.
BookMyShow Live and District by Zomato are partnering with state governments to organize concerts and build infrastructure.
Concerts are seen as a way to boost tourism, create jobs, and showcase local culture and history.
- Who
- Indian states and governments, concert organizers, and audiences
- What
- Competition among Indian states to become concert capitals and host major international artists
- When
- Ongoing, with specific events like Post Malone's concert on 8 December 2024
- Where
- Various states including Assam, Meghalaya, Delhi, Telangana, Gujarat, and Goa
- Why
- To boost tourism, create jobs, and tap into the growing demand for live entertainment
- Post Malone Concert
- First solo concert in Guwahati, Assam on 8 December
- Concert Tourism Policies
- Assam and Meghalaya have specific policies, others integrated into tourism frameworks
- Ticketing Platforms
- BookMyShow Live and District by Zomato partnering with state governments
- Concert Infrastructure
- Most venues not designed for concerts, exceptions like Terraform Arena in Bengaluru
- Concert Economy
- States providing incentives and Viability Gap Funding to organizers
- Meghalaya Revenue
- Generated Rs 133 crore in 2024 from concert tourism
- Rolling Loud Festival
- First edition in Navi Mumbai, featured Wiz Khalifa and Denzel Curry
- Coldplay Concert
- Added a second show in Ahmedabad due to high demand