Over the last few years, India has solidified its status as a premier destination for international tours, hosting performances by some of the biggest names in music. There have been so many concerts from the best international talents across the globe, like Guns N’ Roses, Maroon 5, Coldplay, Travis Scott, Dua Lipa, Alan Walker, and more. Now the next one being added to the list is the popular Senegalese-American singer, rapper, songwriter, Akon! Yes, you read it right! Known for his songs like I Wanna Love You, Smack That, Lonely, Chammak Challo, and more, Akon is coming to India, and from ticket prices to setlist, here’s everything you must know.
Akon India Tour 2025: Full Setlist, Ticket Prices, And Other Concert Details
Details Of Akon India Tour 2025: Dates, Venues, And Ticket Prices
Dates: Akon’s India Tour 2025 will include three metro cities in India, namely, Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru. The concert dates will be: 9th November in Delhi, 14th November in Bengaluru, and 16th November in Mumbai.
Venue: The venue for Akon’s concert in Mumbai is Nesco Hall 6 in Goregaon. Akon’s Delhi concert will be held at Gate no. 14, Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, and Akon’s Bengaluru concert will be held at District Arena @ Terraform.
Ticket Prices: The tickets for this concert are already on sale on District by Zomato (website and application). Delhi concert ticket prices begin from INR 5499 onwards, Mumbai concert from INR 3499 onwards, and Bengaluru from INR 5499 onwards.
Booking Links: MUMBAI, DELHI, and BANGALORE
Akon India Tour 2025: Full Setlist
Apart from winning many awards, he is the holder of a Guinness World Record for selling the most ringtones and also the first artist to reach one billion views on YouTube. He became an international sensation in the mid-2000s.
His early breakthrough came with the 2004 debut album “Trouble”. This album featured hits like “Locked Up” and “Ghetto”. These songs actually established him as a huge name in the pop world with a blend of amazing hooks and storytelling through music.
This was followed with his next album Konvicted in 2006, which included chart-toppers such as “Smack That,” “I Wanna Love You,” and “Don’t Matter.” These songs actually earned him multiple Grammy nominations and clearly expanded his global footprint.
- Studio albums: Trouble (2004); Konvicted (2006); Freedom (2008); Stadium (2010); El Negreeto (2019); Akonics (2023)
- Notable singles: “Locked Up,” “Lonely,” “Ghetto,” “Smack That,” “I Wanna Love You,” “Don’t Matter,” “Right Now (Na Na Na),” and collaborations with various artists across pop, hip-hop, and dance genres.
Akon collaborated on a well-known Indian project that actually blended his global pop style with Indian cinema. It was the hit song Chammak Chalo from the movie Ra.One (2011). He performed this track with Hamsika Iyer, under the composition of Akon, Giorgio Tuinfort, and Vishal–Shekhar. The song blends Hindi and Tamil influences and was picturised on Shah Rukh Khan and Kareena Kapoor Khan.
So you can clearly expect him to sing Chammak Chalo in his India Tour concerts alongside songs like Locked Up, Ghetto, I Wanna Love You, Smack That, and Don’t Matter in his three-hour-long concerts!
Tips While Buying Tickets For Akon India Tour 2025
- Use the official ticketing platforms only! This is because they ensure legitimate tickets and prices.
- Before buying the tickets, make sure you verify the date, time, and category twice. In a hurry to book tickets, you might end up in big trouble, like booking it in another city.
- The categories commonly include general, VIP, and premium options; higher tiers sell out faster, so decide.
- Avoid third-party marketplaces and resellers.
Summing Up
Global icon Akon is coming to India, and this does not happen every day! So without much ado, if you are a fan of his amazing hits like I wanna Love you, Chammak Chalo, and more, make sure you do not miss the concert in whichever city is preferable to you.
