Top live music gigs in India this August 2025: City-wise guide

This August, India’s live music scene is buzzing with energy. In Bangalore, you’ll find both Carnatic purists and Bollywood icons lighting up the stage. Mumbai’s venues are pulsing with everything from power-packed pop acts to nostalgic throwbacks. Down in Hyderabad, fusion and indie sounds are taking over intimate clubs and open-air arenas. Here's a city-by-city guide to the most anticipated concerts of the month:

Mumbai

🎤 Kumar Sanu – Live in Concert
📍 Shanmukhananda Hall
📅 August 2, 2025
Fans in Mumbai will also get a chance to catch the legendary Kumar Sanu live. Expect iconic love ballads and foot-tapping classics that defined an era.

🎤 Salim-Sulaiman – Live by Chak De India!
📍 Dublin Square, Phoenix Marketcity
📅 August 10, 2025 | 7:30 PM
One of Bollywood’s most innovative musical duos, Salim-Sulaiman, known for their cinematic flair and soul-stirring compositions. Expect high energy, iconic hits, and crowd interaction.

Bengaluru

🎤 T.M. Krishna – Carnatic Classical Vocal Concert
📍 St. John's Auditorium
📅 August 9, 2025 | 6:30 PM
A rare opportunity to witness one of Carnatic music’s most acclaimed voices live in concert. T.M. Krishna’s performance promises a rich evening of tradition and innovation. Entry is free, but tickets are limited.

🎤 Kumar Sanu – Bollywood Hits Live
📍 Phoenix Marketcity
📅 August 9, 2025
Not just in Mumbai, but Kumar Sanu will be performing in Bengaluru as well. The National Award-winning singer will bring his classic Hindi, Telugu, and Kannada chartbusters to life in a night steeped in nostalgia and melody.

🎤 K. S. Chithra – Live in Concert
📍 JK Grand Arena, Mysore Road, Kengeri
📅 August 16, 2025
Get ready for an enchanting evening with the “Nightingale of South India,” K. S. Chithra. With decades of timeless hits, this show promises heartfelt music across languages and generations.

🎤 Vineeth Sreenivasan – Reloaded 2.0 Tour
📍 Phoenix Marketcity
📅 August 23, 2025 | 6:30 PM Onwards
Singer, actor, and director Vineeth Sreenivasan brings his energy-packed Reloaded 2.0 tour to town, with his nostalgia songs, and crowd favourites.

Hyderabad

🎤 Hari Charan – Live at Odeum by Prism
📍 Odeum by Prism
📅 August 3, 2025
A voice that transcends genres, Hari Charan brings a mix of film hits and emotional depth in his signature style. A must-attend for fans of South Indian playback music.

🎤 Ritviz – Live at Quake Arena
📍 Quake Arena
📅 August 2, 2025
Ritviz, the indie-electronic sensation behind tracks like Liggi and Sage, will electrify Hyderabad with his high-energy live set. Expect dancing, lights, and a completely immersive experience.

🎤 Agam – ‘Arrival of the Ethereal’ Album Tour
📍 Heart Cup Coffee, Gachibowli
📅 August 2, 2025
Carnatic rock meets prog in Agam’s power-packed live performance. As part of their album tour, the band will deliver Indian classical music and rock that is both intense and soul-stirring.

🎤 Karthik – Fusion Edition Live
📍 Odeum by Prism
📅 August 22, 2025
Karthik’s Fusion Edition promises an extraordinary cross-genre experience. With a live band and fresh arrangements, expect everything from classical to contemporary delivered with finesse.

Delhi-NCR


🎤 100 Years of Mukesh – A Tribute by Nitin Mukesh
📍 Sirifort Auditorium
📅 August 2, 2025
Marking a century since the birth of one of Hindi cinema’s most iconic voices, Nitin Mukesh pays tribute to his legendary father, Mukesh, in this nostalgic evening of golden-era melodies. Expect heartfelt renditions of timeless classics that shaped generations, performed in the city where many of those songs were first embraced. A must-attend for old-school Bollywood music lovers.

Chennai

🎤 Anirudh Ravichander's Hukum Tour
📍 Marg Swarnabhoomi, ECR
📅 August 23, 2025
The grand finale of Rockstar Anirudh's Hukum Tour is slated for the 23rd of August in Chennai. Treat yourself to insane vibes, banger after banger, and a night that’s pure chaos in the best way.


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