No toilets, parking woes to warring fans: India sees music tourism boom but are we really ready for it?

India has been witnessing a surge in music concerts featuring international sensations such as Dua Lipa, Coldplay, and Ed Sheeran, as well as homegrown talents like Diljit Dosanjh and AP Dhillon. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Despite the growing popularity of music tourism in India, industry insiders caution that the country still has a long way to go in terms of developing the necessary infrastructure, preparation, and hosting capabilities to support such large-scale events. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} The 2024 Year-End report by BookMyShow revealed a significant surge in music tourism, with the platform hosting 30,687 live events across 319 cities, translating to an impressive 18% growth in India's live entertainment consumption this year. As the industry expands, we’re seeing improvements in venue design, event management, and overall audience experience, making India a preferred stop for mega music tours,” Aman shares. {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} {{^userSubscribed}} {{/userSubscribed}} Many industry insiders mention that with every concert, India is taking another step toward becoming a global hub for music tourism.