Global electronic music duo The Chainsmokers, best known for hits such as Closer and Don’t Let Me Down, are set to return to India later this year with a three-city tour.
The Grammy-winning pair, comprising Drew Taggart and Alex Pall, will perform in Mumbai on December 18, Delhi on December 19, and Bengaluru on December 20, organisers announced on Wednesday.
The tour will also see The Chainsmokers headline the Mumbai leg of Sunburn Festival 2026 at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, marking the festival’s first edition at the iconic venue.
Known for a string of global hits including Paris and Something Just Like This, the duo last performed in India in 2023.
Karan Singh, CEO of Sunburn, said The Chainsmokers’ music has played a defining role in the lives of young listeners over the last decade.
“For Indian millennials and Gen Z audiences, their music has been part of some of the most memorable moments of youth culture. The excitement around seeing them perform live again reflects how nostalgia and shared experiences continue to bring fan communities together across the world.
“Our goal is to create large-scale cultural experiences where music, fandom, production and community come together in a way that matches what young India expects from live entertainment today,” Singh said in a statement.
The announcement is also a significant milestone for Sunburn as one of India’s biggest electronic music festivals expands to a new venue in Mumbai.
Formed in 2012, The Chainsmokers rose to international fame through a series of crossover dance-pop successes. Their catalogue has sold more than 118 million records globally and includes three Diamond-certified singles: Closer, Something Just Like This and the Grammy-winning Don’t Let Me Down.
The duo released the EP No Hard Feelings in 2024, followed by Breathe in 2025. Earlier this year, they also unveiled Love is Kind, a collaborative project with singer-songwriter Oaks.
Beyond music, Taggart and Pall have expanded into the technology sector through Mantis Venture Capital, the early-stage investment firm they co-founded in 2020.
