Guwahati: Legendary German hard rock band Scorpions will kick off their much-awaited return to India with a live concert in Meghalaya’s Shillong on April 21, when they perform at JN Stadium as part of their ‘Coming Home 2026’ tour, organisers announced on Wednesday.
Produced and promoted by BookMyShow Live, the India tour marks Scorpions’ first visit to the country in nearly two decades and places Shillong at the forefront of a major global rock tour, reinforcing the city’s growing stature as a live music destination.
The four-city India tour will open in Shillong before moving to Delhi-NCR on April 24, Bengaluru on April 26, and Mumbai on April 30, organisers said.
Ticket sales will begin with an Artist Pre-Sale on January 14 at 12 noon IST, followed by an exclusive pre-sale for Kotak Mahindra Bank credit card holders on January 15 at 12 noon IST. General ticket sales will open on January 17 at 1 pm IST, exclusively on BookMyShow.
Reacting to the announcement, lead singer Klaus Meine said the band was excited to return to India after a long gap and looked forward to reconnecting with its fans. Guitarist Rudolf Schenker said bringing the ‘Coming Home’ concert to India nearly 60 years after the band’s formation would be a special celebration for both the band and its audience. Guitarist Matthias Jabs described the upcoming India shows as spectacular and unforgettable.
Naman Pugalia, Chief Business Officer (Live Events) at BookMyShow, said Scorpions’ return to India highlights the evolution of the country’s live entertainment ecosystem and marks a defining moment for rock music culture, with Shillong hosting the opening concert of the tour.
The concert in Shillong is supported by Meghalaya Tourism, with The Circus as the event partner. The India leg of the tour is part of Bandland On Tour, an extension of BookMyShow Live’s rock and alternative music IP, Bandland.
Formed in 1965, Scorpions rank among the most influential rock bands globally, with over 120 million records sold and performances across more than 80 countries. Known for classics such as Rock You Like a Hurricane, Still Loving You, Send Me an Angel and Wind of Change, the band has released 19 studio albums and continues to draw multigenerational audiences worldwide.
The 2026 tour carries added significance as it forms part of the band’s farewell phase following the release of its final studio album, organisers said.
Kotak Mahindra Bank – Solitaire is the title partner for the tour, while Jack Daniel’s Merchandise is the associate sponsor.