Get ready to feel the wind of change, India! The legendary German rock band Scorpions is set to make a thunderous return to the country in April 2026, marking their first performance on Indian soil in nearly two decades. This highly anticipated comeback promises to be a landmark event for rock music enthusiasts across the nation.
Scorpions India Tour 2026: Full Schedule and Venues
The iconic band will bring its global 'Coming Home 2026' tour to four major Indian cities, reconnecting with a loyal fan base that has waited patiently since their last show in 2008. According to the official announcement from BookMyShow Live, the producer and promoter of the India leg, the tour will follow a specific route across the country.
The musical journey will kick off in the scenic hills of the Northeast, with a concert at the JN Stadium in Shillong on April 21, 2026. The band will then head to the national capital region for a performance at the HUDA Grounds in Delhi NCR on April 24. Following this, Scorpions will rock South India at the NICE Grounds in Bengaluru on April 26. The grand finale of this epic tour will be held in the country's entertainment capital, at the Jio Gardens in Mumbai on April 30, 2026.
BookMyShow Live has confirmed all dates and venues as a key part of its international concert lineup for 2026 and will also manage the ticketing for all four blockbuster shows.
A Legendary Band's Homecoming Celebration
This tour holds profound significance for Scorpions, a band founded by guitarist Rudolf Schenker in 1965. With a career spanning over six remarkable decades, the group has released 19 studio albums and cemented its status as one of rock music's most electrifying and enduring live acts. Their anthems, including 'Rock You Like a Hurricane', 'Still Loving You', 'Send Me an Angel', and the globally iconic 'Wind of Change', have defined generations. Albums like 'Love at First Sting', 'Blackout', and 'Crazy World' propelled them to international superstardom.
The band members have expressed immense excitement about their long-awaited return. Frontman Klaus Meine shared his enthusiasm, stating that the band is incredibly excited to tour India again after such a long gap and is eagerly looking forward to meeting their countless fans. He promised that the concerts would be a very special experience for the band as well.
Founding member Rudolf Schenker framed the tour as a grand celebration, noting that sixty years after the band's formation, bringing the 'Coming Home' concert to India will be a unique celebration for both the fans and the musicians themselves.
Lead guitarist Matthias Jabs added that finally playing in India again, and doing so with their now-iconic 'Coming Home' concerts, will be a spectacular and unforgettable experience for the band.
India's Growing Stature on the Global Music Map
The announcement of Scorpions' 2026 tour is more than just a series of concerts; it is a powerful statement about India's evolving live music landscape. By placing India firmly on their global touring map once again, Scorpions underscore the country's growing importance as a must-visit destination for major international rock acts. This tour is poised to be one of the most hotly anticipated international concert events of 2026, uniting decades of musical legacy with the passionate energy of Indian rock fans.
With a setlist packed with timeless hits and a reputation for delivering powerhouse performances, Scorpions' 'Coming Home 2026' tour is gearing up to be an unforgettable homecoming for the band and a historic moment for India's rock 'n' roll community.
