{"id":256066,"date":"2026-01-21T11:55:10","date_gmt":"2026-01-21T11:55:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/256066\/"},"modified":"2026-01-21T11:55:10","modified_gmt":"2026-01-21T11:55:10","slug":"kanye-west-to-perform-in-india-for-first-time","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ie\/256066\/","title":{"rendered":"Kanye West to Perform in India for First Time"},"content":{"rendered":"

\n\tKanye West<\/a>\u00a0has reportedly confirmed plans to travel to\u00a0India<\/a>\u00a0to perform in April 2026.<\/p>\n

\n\tFirst announced via an exclusive report from\u00a0Pinkvilla<\/a>, while official performance dates and venue details have yet to be announced, West\u2019s trip to the country would mark a major milestone in West\u2019s live career, as it would represent his first time performing in India.<\/p>\n

\n\tIt remains unclear whether West will only be performing at one show in India or on multiple dates.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe news arrives amid a complex period for the artist, whose\u00a0global touring prospects<\/a>\u00a0have been significantly impacted in recent years.<\/p>\n

\n\tAlthough West has never performed in India, he has visited the country on multiple occasions for non-musical reasons. In 2009, he reportedly traveled to an ashram\u00a0for religious revival<\/a>, and in 2012, he visited Mumbai to launch his menswear fashion label, during which time he was hosted at the Taj Mahal Palace.<\/p>\n

\n\tSince then, India has emerged as a growing hotspot for international tours, welcoming major global acts such as Travis Scott, Post Malone, Green Day, Shawn Mendes, Coldplay, Ed Sheeran, Dua Lipa, Maroon 5, and Justin Bieber.<\/p>\n

\n\tWest\u2019s potential return to the international stage comes after significant fallout stemming from his antisemitic comments, which have severely damaged his public image and limited where he can perform.<\/p>\n

\n\tSlovakia\u2019s Rubicon Festival dropped him from its July 2025 lineup, while South Korea reportedly cut ties with the artist in May 2025 following the release of \u201cHeil Hitler.\u201d Prague\u2019s mayor has also publicly condemned West\u2019s remarks, effectively barring him from performing in the Czech capital.<\/p>\n

\n\tDespite these setbacks, West remains booked for a July 18, 2026, performance at RCF Arena in Reggio Emilia, marking his first European show since 2014.<\/p>\n

\n\tThe reported India dates also coincide with anticipation surrounding his long-delayed album\u00a0Bully, which is now scheduled to drop on January 30 after\u00a0missing its previously promised<\/a>\u00a0June 15, 2025, release.<\/p>\n

\n\tSee Kanye West<\/a>\u2019s\u00a0Bully\u00a0tracklist below.<\/p>\n

\t\tTrending Stories<\/p>\n

NEW BULLY TRACKLIST FROM THE YEEZY WEBSITE <\/p>\n

SIDE 1 \u2013<\/p>\n

PREACHER MAN
BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
LAST BREATH
WHITE LINES
I CAN’T WAIT
BULLY
ALL THE LOVE<\/p>\n

SIDE 2 \u2013<\/p>\n

THIS ONE HERE
HIGHS AND LOWS
MISSION CONTROL
CIRCLES
DAMN
LOSING YOUR MIND pic.twitter.com\/oaO1Hxxs5v<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 yeunrlsd (@yeunrlsd) January 3, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n