The Lumineers make triumphant return to India with sold-out Gurugram show
American folk-rock band The Lumineers rocked Gurugram with hits like Ho Hey and Cleopatra. Frontman Wesley Schultz toasted a*sholes in the crowd during Asshole. Fans sang along passionately at this rare India show by BookMyShow Live.
New Delhi: Gurugram lit up with folk-rock magic as The Lumineers made a triumphant return to India after years away. Fans packed the venue, singing every word to hits like Ho Hey and Cleopatra.
Frontman Wesley Schultz raised a toast to the a *holes in the room, dedicating a cheeky new track that had the crowd roaring. Produced by BookMyShow Live, this one-night-only show proved the American band's deep bond with Delhi-NCR audiences.
Concert HIGHLIGHTS
The Lumineers delivered a mesmerising set on Sunday in Gurugram, their first standalone gig in India and sole subcontinent stop. Frontman Wesley Schultz and drummer Jeremiah Fraites mixed timeless favourites with fresh cuts from their latest album. Classics like Ho Hey, Cleopatra, Ophelia, and Stubborn Love got the crowd belting along, pushing the band to peak energy.
Newer songs such as Same Old Thing, You're All I Got, and Keys On The Table blended seamlessly, keeping fans hooked. The simple setup—focusing on raw vocals and songwriting—created intimate highs and hushed lows. Large crowd sections sang every lyric, while quiet moments drew pin-drop silence from the audience.
Crowd connection
Wesley Schultz spoke directly to fans multiple times, celebrating the band's India comeback and special tie with Delhi-NCR listeners, according to the event coverage. This rapport turned the night into a shared sing-along, with supporters from across the region creating electric vibes. The packed house, drawn by BookMyShow Live's promotion, showed indie folk's strong pull in India.
Mid-show, the band launched into their bold recent track Asshole, raising glasses to toast all the "a*sholes" present—including themselves. This fun moment was highlighted in the group's playful spirit and fan love.
Why it mattered
The Gurugram concert offered a rare live chance for Indian fans amid the band's limited regional tour. Formed by Schultz and Fraites, The Lumineers rose with 2012's Ho Hey, evolving indie folk into global anthems of emotion and storytelling. Past India visits, like 2022's Pune festival, built hype for this bigger standalone event supporting their fifth album, Automatic.
With stripped-back energy over flashy production, the show echoed the band's Grammy-nominated style—honest, communal, and unforgettable. Fans left buzzing, proving The Lumineers' music resonates deeply in India's vibrant scene.