This is not a drill: Shakira's coming to India!

I never really knew she could dance like this. Hold your hips: Shakira is coming to India in two months’ time.

The Feeding India Concert – a charity-driven live music event that has brought other global icons to Indian stages – has been teasing its 2026 headliner for a while in both Delhi and Mumbai. The District app slyly announced upcoming tickets for her dates in April, a full 9 days ahead of when they go live.

Why these tickets can’t remember to forget you

If you play your cards right, you’ll get an earlier shot at getting a ticket. We all know how prized those are here. 

There will be an exclusive pre-sale for HSBC credit cardholders in both cities, running from February 27 at noon through March 1 at noon. They’ll get 10% off, up to ₹1,000, on checkout.

General sales otherwise open on March 1 at noon.

Whenever, wherever? Forget that. Given the velocity at which recent India concerts have evaporated, having a plan in place before the general sale opens is strongly advised. These are available exclusively on the District app. 

By the way, when you click on to buy, the app will have an option for you to directly go to HSBC’s site to apply for a credit card.

When are the gigs?

Delhi: April 15, starting 4pm

Mumbai: April 10, starting 4pm

Where the venues are and how to get there

Delhi: Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Nearest metro: JLN Stadium station 

Mumbai: Mahalaxmi Race Course. Nearest local train: Mahalaxmi station

Whether you became a fan through the 2010 FIFA World Cup, the pop music love-and-discover trajectory, or the club; whether you’ve traced the Colombian star’s journey through her multiple Grammys or her videos, Shakira’s music is the kind for everyone. Look out for the ticket drop (before I start attempting a Waka Waka pun)!