Apr 09, 2026 1:15pm IST
Gorillaz Keeps Promise to India, Announce two-city Tour in 2027
Gorillaz keeps their promise to Indian fans, announcing 'The Mountain' tour dates for the country today (April 9, 2026) nearly a month after a comment of theirs under a date announcement post went viral.
At the time, under a post on their official page announcing tour dates for US and Canada, Gorillaz quietly slipped in a line in the comments, "Next up, India. Dates coming soon."
Staying true to that promise, the world’s most successful virtual band Gorillaz, created by Damon Albarn and Jamie Hewlett — singer 2D, bassist Murdoc Niccals, guitarist Noodle and drummer Russel Hobbs — will perform live in India for the very first time. The BRIT and GRAMMY Award-winning British band’s debut India tour is set to visit Bengaluru (on Jan. 23, 2027 at District Arena @ Terraform) and Mumbai (on Jan. 27, 2027 at Jio World Garden, BKC) in early 2027.
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As fans will be aware, The Mountain Tour follows the release of the band’s India-inspired critically-acclaimed ninth studio album "The Mountain," which features collaborations with Indian artists including Asha Bhosle, Anoushka Shankar, Ajay Prasanna, Asha Puthli, Amaan Ali Bangash and Ayaan Ali Bangash.
Exclusive pre-sale tickets go live on the associated ticketing platform 1 pm onward between (April 13-18, 2026) followed Following this, general tickets will be available for purchase 2 pm onwards on April 18.
The announcement follows a triumphant 13-date run of shows across the UK and Ireland. Fans can expect the full Gorillaz experience as Albarn is joined onstage by the full Gorillaz live band and special guest performers, including their Indian collaborators.
“It has been and remains a dream of mine to bring Gorillaz in all its technicolour glory to India.” says Damon Albarn. “It’s just the beginning and I truly look forward to the experience.”
Jamie Hewlett adds, “Our dream has always been to do a tour of India. We’re very excited about returning to play shows in Mumbai and Bengaluru.”
Released on February 27, 2026 via the band’s independent label KONG, Gorillaz’s ninth studio album "The Mountain" includes several well-received singes like "The Happy Dictator" featuring Sparks, "The Manifesto" ft. Trueno and Proof, "The God of Lying" featuring IDLES, "Damascus" ft. Omar Souleyman and Yasiin Bey and "Orange County" ft. Bizarrap, Kara Jackson & Anoushka Shankar/"The Hardest Thing" ft. Tony Allen).
Opening in Manchester, England on March 20th, The Mountain Tour continues across major international markets this year, including the UK, Europe and North America.
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