Badshah to become first Indian rapper to headline London's The O2 in March 2026

22 March 2026 is about to go down in history — Badshah is taking over The O2 in London, becoming the first Indian rapper to headline a full-scale concert at the legendary venue.

This headline show marks a massive milestone not just for the multi-platinum artist, but for Indian hip-hop as a whole. Produced by TCO Group, in collaboration with TM Ventures and Rock On Music, the one-night-only performance will kick off Badshah’s much-anticipated world tour.

It’s a full-circle moment following his surprise guest appearance at The O2 in 2024 during Diljit Dosanjh’s Dil-Luminati Tour, where he performed 'Naina' and shared his dream of returning to headline the arena himself. Now, that dream becomes reality.

This isn’t Badshah’s first UK flex. In December 2023, he became the first Indian rapper to sell out OVO Arena Wembley, cementing his global pull. Now, with a three-hour set packed with hits, deep cuts, and show-stopping visuals, the stage is set for what may be the biggest celebration of Indian hip hop in the UK yet.

“Headlining The O2 is more than a milestone — it’s a dream I’ve carried for years. Desi hip hop belongs on the global stage, and this show is our declaration,” Badshah shares. “London, we’re about to make history together — louder, prouder and bigger than ever.”

With over 5 billion Spotify streams, global brand collabs (including with MAYBACH Eyewear), and recent genre-bending releases like ‘Wallah Wallah’ featuring Davido, Badshah continues to break boundaries. He’s also making waves outside music, with ventures like Badboy Pizza and Shelter 6.

Tickets:

• Artist pre-sale: 9 December, 10 AM GMT

• General sale: 12 December, 10 AM BST

• Where to buy: Ticketmaster.co.uk | AXS.com

• Priority access: Available for O2 and Virgin Media broadband customers