Jan
Prime Feature
YUNGBLUD hits India for the first time, sparks fan frenzy at Mumbai airport
Mumbai, 23rd January 2026: Global rock icon YUNGBLUD arrived in India for the very first time ahead of his highly anticipated debut performance at Lollapalooza India, and was met with an electric reception at the Mumbai airport.
The artist was mobbed by a sea of fans who gathered to welcome him, cheering, filming, and celebrating the moment turning his arrival into a full-blown fan frenzy. The scenes underscored YUNGBLUD’s rapidly growing fanbase in India and the cultural impact he continues to build worldwide.
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YUNGBLUD is set to take the stage at Lollapalooza India, followed by fan pop-up events this weekend—Saturday and Sunday at AntiSocial, Mumbai. While the pop-ups are fan led experiences, there is strong buzz and speculation that the artist may drop by to surprise fans.
Adding to the excitement around his India debut, YUNGBLUD was also spotted at an exclusive private gathering hosted by Devraj Sanyal, Chairman and CEO of Universal Music India, at his Mumbai residence. The intimate evening was held in honour of the artist, who is currently in the city ahead of his Lollapalooza India performance. The guest list reflected a powerful cross-section of global and Indian music and culture, with attendees including Hanumankind, Aditya Roy Kapur, Anuv Jain, Kayan, Coachella co-founder and CEO Paul Tollett, and Universal Music India MD Sanujeet Bhujabal, among others.
Marking his India debut, YUNGBLUD’s label has also announced the launch of official YUNGBLUD merchandise in India, available exclusively at the pop-up. Fans can shop the India exclusive collection, featuring the much-anticipated Aaquib Wani × YUNGBLUD collaboration.
