Indian rapper, singer-songwriter, and producer Badshah will headline his debut concert at The O2, London, on March 22, 2026, becoming the first Indian rapper to perform a full-scale production at the iconic venue. The event, produced by TCO Group in partnership with TM Ventures and Rock On Music, will serve as a prelude to his upcoming world tour.Badshah previously appeared as a guest during Diljit Dosanjh’s 2024 “Dil-Luminati Tour” at The O2, where he expressed his wish to headline the arena. The announcement now marks the realisation of that goal.The artist has steadily expanded his global presence, notably selling out OVO Arena Wembley in December 2023 — a first for an Indian rapper. With The O2 performance, he joins the ranks of Indian acts such as A. R. Rahman, Arijit Singh, and Diljit Dosanjh, who have earlier taken the same stage.
The concert will feature an extensive setlist spanning Badshah’s decade-long career, accompanied by large-scale production and immersive visuals. Over 15,000 fans are expected to attend.Badshah said, “Headlining The O2 is a dream come true. This is a moment for Indian hip hop to take its place on the global stage. London, we’re making history together.”Tickets will be available exclusively via Ticketmaster.co.uk and AXS.com. Artist pre-sales open December 9 at 10 a.m. GMT, with general sales beginning December 12 at 10 a.m. BST. O2 and Virgin Media broadband customers will have 48-hour priority access.
