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Hans India
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hans India
Akon returns to India: Grammy-nominated star announces electrifying 2025 tour
The wait is over — global music sensation Akon is officially set to return to India in 2025, sending fans into a frenzy. After months of anticipation, the Grammy-nominated hitmaker behind timeless tracks like 'Smack That,' 'Lonely,' and Bollywood favourite 'Chammak Challo' from has announced a three-city tour that promises to be nothing short of iconic. Brought to life by White Fox, with Percept Live as co-producer, the Akon India Tour 2025 will light up arenas on November 9 in Delhi, November 14 in Bengaluru, and November 16 in Mumbai. For three unforgettable nights, Akon will deliver a powerhouse performance that fuses his chart-topping hits with the magic of a live arena experience. 'India has always shown me so much love — it's like a second home,' Akon shared in a statement. 'The energy, the culture, the fans… it's on another level. I'm beyond excited to be back and perform live for y'all. This tour is gonna be something special — let's make history together!' With tickets already in high demand, HSBC cardholders will enjoy early access from August 8 at 1 PM, while general ticket sales go live on August 10 at 10 PM exclusively via District by Zomato. White Fox co-founder Aman Kumar added, 'Bringing Akon back to India is a celebration. This is the night fans have been waiting for. We promise an extravagant experience that will be remembered for years to come.' As the countdown begins, social media is buzzing with nostalgic throwbacks, fan videos, and anticipation. Akon's return is more than a concert — it's a cultural moment for an entire generation that grew up dancing, dreaming, and falling in love to his music.


India.com
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
'Smack That' Singer Akon Announces Mega India Tour- Dates, Cities, And Venues Inside
New Delhi: Music lovers, get ready to dive into nostalgia as the global hitmaker, Akon, is all set to enthrall the audience in India with his special tour. This November Akon will be seen performing on November 9 in Delhi, November 14 in Bengaluru, and November 16 in about the tour, Akon in a press note said, "India has always shown me so much love -- it's like a second home. The energy, the culture, the fans... it's on another level. I'm beyond excited to be back and perform live for y'all. This tour is gonna be something special -- let's make history together!""Bringing Akon back to India is a celebration. This is the night fans have been waiting for. We promise an extravagant experience that will be remembered for years to come," said Aman Kumar, co-founder of White year, Akon set the stage on fire with his special performance at the pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika day three of the gala event, Akon also performed his hit track 'Chammak Challo' from the sci-fi action thriller film ' which got superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan to shake a leg on the dance to Instagram, Akon shared a video of his performance at the grand event which he captioned, "Best pre wedding party of the year. Got to bring my whole Indian family on stage to perform my biggest record in India. @iamsrk, @beingsalmankhan, @sukhbir_singer, and the bride and groom Anant and Radihka. Unforgettable evening."The video also featured a glimpse of King Khan hugging his daughter Suhana on the stage with his wife Gauri by his side and the 'Dabangg' actor playing the drums.


Economic Times
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Economic Times
Akon India tour: Check ticket prices, dates, and how to book for Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai concerts
Synopsis 'Lonely' and 'Chammak Challo' singer Akon has announced dates for India concerts. The concerts are scheduled to take place later this year in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. The popular calls India a second home and is visiting the country for the second time Agencies Akon India tour tickets Global music artist Akon will return to India this November for a multi-city concert tour, with performances scheduled in Delhi on November 9, Bengaluru on November 14, and Mumbai on November 16. In a press note, Akon expressed his excitement about returning to India. "India has always shown me so much love -- it's like a second home. The energy, the culture, the fans... it's on another level. I'm beyond excited to be back and perform live for y'all. This tour is gonna be something special -- let's make history together!" he said. The announcement has generated buzz among fans, with concert organisers promising an unforgettable experience. 'Bringing Akon back to India is a celebration. This is the night fans have been waiting for. We promise an extravagant experience that will be remembered for years to come,' said Aman Kumar, co-founder of White Fox. Music fans can book tickets to Akon's three-city India tour through Distrito by Zomato, which is the exclusive ticketing partner for the concerts. Delhi – November 9, 2025 – November 9, 2025 Bengaluru – November 14, 2025 – November 14, 2025 Mumbai – November 16, 2025 Platform : Distrito by Zomato (via website or app) : Distrito by Zomato (via website or app) Early access for HSBC cardholders : August 8, 2025, from 1 PM IST : August 8, 2025, from 1 PM IST General sale begins: August 10, 2025, from 10 PM IST Visit Distrito by Zomato Select your city and concert date Choose ticket category (general, VIP, or premium, if available) Proceed with payment Receive e-ticket upon confirmation Tickets are not available on other platforms or resale sites on other platforms or resale sites High demand is expected, so early booking is advised White Fox is organising the event, with Percept Live as co-producer Akon's last India visit included Ambani pre-wedding gala Akon last performed in India during the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. On the third day of the event, he performed his popular Bollywood collaboration 'Chammak Challo' from the film , with actors Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan joining him on the dance floor. Sharing a video from the night on Instagram, Akon captioned it, 'Best pre wedding party of the year. Got to bring my whole Indian family on stage to perform my biggest record in India. @iamsrk, @beingsalmankhan, @sukhbir_singer, and the bride and groom Anant and Radihka. Unforgettable evening." The video featured Shah Rukh Khan on stage with his daughter Suhana and wife Gauri, while Salman Khan was seen playing drums during the performance.


Time of India
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Akon India tour: Check ticket prices, dates, and how to book for Delhi, Bengaluru, and Mumbai concerts
'Lonely' and 'Chammak Challo' singer Akon has announced dates for India concerts. The concerts are scheduled to take place later this year in Delhi, Mumbai and Bengaluru. The popular calls India a second home and is visiting the country for the second time Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Akon India tour Ticket booking details Akon India concert dates and venues Delhi – November 9, 2025 – November 9, 2025 Bengaluru – November 14, 2025 – November 14, 2025 Mumbai – November 16, 2025 Where to buy Akon India Concert tickets Platform : Distrito by Zomato (via website or app) : Distrito by Zomato (via website or app) Early access for HSBC cardholders : August 8, 2025, from 1 PM IST : August 8, 2025, from 1 PM IST General sale begins: August 10, 2025, from 10 PM IST How to book Akon India tour tickets Visit Distrito by Zomato Select your city and concert date Choose ticket category (general, VIP, or premium, if available) Proceed with payment Receive e-ticket upon confirmation Important notes Tickets are not available on other platforms or resale sites on other platforms or resale sites High demand is expected, so early booking is advised White Fox is organising the event, with Percept Live as co-producer Tired of too many ads? Remove Ads Global music artist Akon will return to India this November for a multi-city concert tour, with performances scheduled in Delhi on November 9, Bengaluru on November 14, and Mumbai on November 16. In a press note, Akon expressed his excitement about returning to India. "India has always shown me so much love -- it's like a second home. The energy, the culture, the fans... it's on another level. I'm beyond excited to be back and perform live for y'all. This tour is gonna be something special -- let's make history together!" he announcement has generated buzz among fans, with concert organisers promising an unforgettable experience. 'Bringing Akon back to India is a celebration. This is the night fans have been waiting for. We promise an extravagant experience that will be remembered for years to come,' said Aman Kumar, co-founder of White fans can book tickets to Akon's three-city India tour through, which is thefor the last performed in India during the pre-wedding celebrations of Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant. On the third day of the event, he performed his popular Bollywood collaboration 'Chammak Challo' from the film with actors Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan joining him on the dance a video from the night on Instagram, Akon captioned it, 'Best pre wedding party of the year. Got to bring my whole Indian family on stage to perform my biggest record in India. @iamsrk, @beingsalmankhan, @sukhbir_singer, and the bride and groom Anant and Radihka. Unforgettable evening."The video featured Shah Rukh Khan on stage with his daughter Suhana and wife Gauri, while Salman Khan was seen playing drums during the performance.


NDTV
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Akon Announces Three-City India Tour. Details Inside
New Delhi: Music lovers, get ready to dive into nostalgia as the global hitmaker, Akon, is all set to enthrall the audience in India with his special tour. This November, Akon will be seen performing on November 9 in Delhi, November 14 in Bengaluru, and November 16 in Mumbai. Excited about the tour, Akon, in a press note said, "India has always shown me so much love -- it's like a second home. The energy, the culture, the fans... It's on another level. I'm beyond excited to be back and perform live for y'all. This tour is gonna be something special -- let's make history together!" "Bringing Akon back to India is a celebration. This is the night fans have been waiting for. We promise an extravagant experience that will be remembered for years to come," said Aman Kumar, co-founder of White Fox. Last year, Akon set the stage on fire with his special performance at the pre-wedding festivities of a high-profile couple. On day three of the gala event, Akon also performed his hit track 'Chammak Challo' from the sci-fi action thriller film ' which got superstars Shah Rukh Khan and Salman Khan to shake a leg on the dance floor. Taking to Instagram, Akon shared a video of his performance at the grand event which he captioned, "Best pre-wedding party of the year. Got to bring my whole Indian family on stage to perform my biggest record in India. @iamsrk, @beingsalmankhan, @sukhbir_singer. Unforgettable evening." The video also featured a glimpse of King Khan hugging his daughter Suhana on the stage with his wife Gauri by his side and the 'Dabangg' actor playing the drums.