Concert Details

Rock icons Guns N’ Roses are set to make a highly anticipated return to India after over ten years, with a concert scheduled at the Mahalaxmi Racecourse in Mumbai. This event is part of their extensive global tour, as announced by BookMyShow Live.

The Mumbai show, taking place on May 17, will mark the band’s first Indian performance since 2012. The concert is produced and promoted in collaboration with Live Nation, showcasing the band’s enduring influence in the rock music scene.

Global Tour Overview

The upcoming performance in Mumbai is part of a wider global tour that kicks off in Incheon, South Korea, before moving through Japan, the Middle East, and various countries in Europe, including stops in Portugal, Spain, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, and several Eastern European nations. Special guests will accompany the band on various legs of the tour, with notable appearances from artists such as Public Enemy, Rival Sons, and members of the Sex Pistols, including Steve Jones, Paul Cook, Glen Matlock, and Frank Carter.

Band Legacy and Achievements

Since their formation, Guns N’ Roses have sold over 100 million records worldwide, establishing themselves as one of the best-selling bands in music history. Their 1987 debut album, Appetite for Destruction, holds the record as the best-selling debut album in the United States. Additionally, their previous tour, “Not In This Lifetime… Tour,” which spanned from 2016 to 2019, is ranked as the fourth-highest grossing concert tour of all time.

Currently, the band maintains a robust presence in the streaming arena, with around 24 million monthly listeners on Spotify, reflecting their lasting popularity and influence in the music industry.

Comments from BookMyShow

Anil Makhija, COO of Live Entertainment and Venues at BookMyShow, expressed excitement about the upcoming concert, stating, “At BookMyShow Live, we’ve always been passionate about bringing world-class entertainment to Indian audiences and putting India on the global entertainment map. Growing up, Guns N’ Roses was a huge part of my musical journey as well. The band defined an era of rock that continues to inspire generations.”