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Linkin Park deliver a power packed performance, mark their historic debut in Mumbai
Lollapaloza Day 2 came to an end on a high note with Linkin Park’s rocking performance
Lollapalooza India’s Day 2 unfolded as a high-impact celebration drawing massive crowds who enjoyed every beat throughout the night. Festival-goers moved fluidly between stages, culinary experiences, and art installations, finding their own rhythm within a lineup that bridged rock legacy, contemporary global pop, underground electronic sounds, and the strongest voices from India’s independent music scene.
Headlining the night were the legendary Linkin Park, marking both their debut at Lollapalooza India and a long-awaited return to Mumbai. The band delivered a commanding, career-spanning set that seamlessly wove together iconic anthems such as Numb, In the End, Crawling and Faint with newer material including The Emptiness Machine and Heavy Is the Crown.
The performance culminated in a powerful collective moment, as tens of thousands of voices merged into a single chorus, creating one of the most emotionally charged highlights of the weekend. Addressing the crowd, Mike Shinoda expressed gratitude for the unwavering support the band has received over the years, acknowledging both longtime fans and those embracing their new music, and thanking the audience for their patience and persistent calls for the band’s return.
Earlier in the evening, Kehlani brought a sense of understated soul to the stage with Nights Like This, while pop favourites LANY drew widespread singalongs with Malibu Nights. UK bass artist Sammy Virji transformed his set into a high-energy dance experience with Daga Da, and Calum Scott delivered an emotionally resonant performance led by You Are the Reason. Global collective Nubiyan Twist and electronic duo BUNT, further expanded the sonic landscape, engaging audiences with Lights Out and Clouds respectively.
Indian artists continued to stand shoulder to shoulder with international acts throughout the day. Folk-metal trailblazers Bloodywood unleashed one of the most intense sets of the evening, performing Bekhauf, Danadan and Halla Bol to some of the loudest reactions of the festival. Fusion pioneer Karsh Kale blended tradition and electronic elements with Train Song, while Oaff x Savera drew a substantial crowd with Doobey.
Performances by MXRCI, Sen, Gini, Pacifist, Zokova, Excise Dept, Rudy Mukta, and Trance Effect ensured that the homegrown narrative remained a central force through the final hours of Day 2.
