Guns N' Roses India tour 2026: Bengaluru on Nov 14, Guwahati Nov 17
Synopsis
Guns N' Roses is taking its India tour beyond Mumbai for the first time — Bengaluru on 14 November and Guwahati on 17 November 2026. For a band that only returned to India in 2025 after a 12-year absence, this two-city expansion signals a genuine commitment to the country's growing rock audience.
Key Takeaways
Guns N' Roses will perform in Bengaluru on 14 November 2026 and Guwahati on 17 November 2026 .
Both shows mark the band's first-ever performances in these cities.
The band last played India on 17 May 2025 at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, Mumbai , ending a 12-year gap.
Their maiden India tour was in December 2012 , featuring the 'Chinese Democracy' era lineup.
Guns N' Roses was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 .
Guns N' Roses is set to return to India for back-to-back concerts in November 2026, with shows confirmed in Bengaluru on 14 November and Guwahati on 17 November — marking the iconic rock band's first-ever performances in both cities.
Tour Dates and Cities
The Bengaluru show on 14 November 2026 and the Guwahati show on 17 November 2026 represent a significant expansion of the band's India footprint. Previously, the band's India appearances had been confined to Mumbai, making these two dates a landmark for rock fans outside the country's financial capital.
India Tour History
The band most recently performed in India on 17 May 2025 at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai, ending a more than 12-year gap since their previous visit. That 2025 show was part of the band's wider global tour. Prior to that, Guns N' Roses had performed in India in December 2012 as part of their maiden India tour — featuring the 'Chinese Democracy' era lineup rather than the classic reunion configuration with Slash. That tour included crowd favourites such as Sweet Child O' Mine, November Rain, Paradise City, and Welcome to the Jungle.
About the Band
Guns N' Roses was formed in Los Angeles, California in 1985, born out of a merger between local acts L.A. Guns and Hollywood Rose. The classic lineup comprised Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagan, Izzy Stradlin, and Steven Adler. Their 1987 debut album Appetite for Destruction became one of the best-selling debut albums in music history, propelled by anthems including Sweet Child O' Mine, Welcome to the Jungle, and Paradise City.
Discography Milestones
The band followed up with the twin releases Use Your Illusion I and Use Your Illusion II in 1991. Their long-gestating album Chinese Democracy finally arrived in 2008 after years of development. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012 — the same year they first set foot on an Indian stage.
What to Expect
With Bengaluru and Guwahati added to the itinerary, the November 2026 India leg signals a broader push to reach rock audiences beyond Mumbai. Ticket and venue details are yet to be officially announced. Fans in both cities are expected to see the band's signature setlist of classic-era hits alongside material from later albums.
Point of View
And its inclusion suggests promoters see real demand there. The real question is whether ticketing infrastructure and venue capacity in both cities can deliver the experience the band's fanbase expects — past international concerts in Tier-2 Indian cities have been marred by logistics failures. Execution will matter as much as the announcement.
NationPress
13 Aug 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
When are Guns N' Roses performing in India in 2026?
Guns N' Roses will perform in Bengaluru on 14 November 2026 and in Guwahati on 17 November 2026. These are the only two India dates confirmed so far for the band's 2026 visit.
Have Guns N' Roses ever performed in Bengaluru or Guwahati before?
No — both the Bengaluru and Guwahati shows will be the band's first-ever concerts in these cities. Previous India appearances were limited to Mumbai.
When did Guns N' Roses last perform in India?
The band last performed in India on 17 May 2025 at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai, as part of their 2025 global tour. That show ended a more than 12-year gap since their December 2012 India debut.
What songs can fans expect at the India 2026 concerts?
Based on the band's touring history, fans can expect classic-era hits including Sweet Child O' Mine, Welcome to the Jungle, November Rain, and Paradise City, alongside tracks from later albums. The official setlist has not yet been announced.
Who are the members of Guns N' Roses?
The classic lineup features Axl Rose, Slash, Duff McKagan, Izzy Stradlin, and Steven Adler. The band was formed in Los Angeles in 1985 and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012.
