| Code: MTA11426 | Publication Date: Dec 2025 |
The main drivers of this growth are the increasing consumer appetite for immersive live experiences, rising disposable incomes in urban and semi-urban centres, and rapid expansion of digital ticketing plus event-tourism which broadens the audience base across India.
The India live event industry is seeing an increase in interest in both multi-day themed festivals and touring concert events, and corporate and experiential formats are highly favoured. Many organisers are combining performances with immersive technology, social media amplification, and gamified engagement to create a richer fan experience of those events. Additionally, there has been a significant growth in shows performed in regional languages, as well as events held in rural and larger metro areas, leading to increased participation of potential consumers beyond just traditional urban hubs.
The India Live Event Industry is seeing developments such as an increasing number of international artists staging tours across Indian cities and aligning them with regional festivals and city-branding drives. Event companies are investing in bespoke venue creation, modular staging and immersive production rigs tailored for India’s varied terrain. Meanwhile, hybrid and phygital event formats combining in-person attendance with virtual reach are being adopted to maximise audience and revenue potential.
Some of the leading companies include: