Dec 5 : Sunburn, Asia’s premier electronic dance music platform, is gearing up to ignite 2026 with one of the most defining names in global dance culture – Carl Cox, a titan whose influence has shaped the sound, scale and spirit of electronic music for over three decades. The Tuborg Sunburn Arena ft. Carl Cox India Tour will witness the techno legend take over Delhi-NCR on January 16th, 2026 and Mumbai on January 17th, 2026.
Tickets for this landmark tour are now live exclusively on BookMyShow, India’s leading entertainment destination.
There are DJs. then there’s Carl Cox, an artist whose fingerprints are etched into the DNA of modern techno. He was there when acid house shattered 1980s London. His 1991 debut ‘I Want You’ cracked the UK Top 40 and gave him a Top of the Pops appearance. But Cox never chased mainstream validation. When others pivoted to fluffy house, he retreated to the underground with uncompromising techno, taking you to an element of surprise, not knowing where you’re going. It’s scary but wonderful at the same time. From soundtracking the birth of acid house in ’80s London to redefining techno on the world stage, his legacy spans historic collaborations and legendary moments – sharing stages with pioneers like The Chemical Brothers, Laurent Garnier, Fatboy Slim, Eric Prydz, Adam Beyer and Nina Kraviz, while inspiring countless artists who shaped the modern electronic movement.
His legendary releases tell the story: ‘F.A.C.T.’ (1995) became a techno bible, selling 250,000 copies. ‘Two Paintings and a Drum’ (1996) and ‘The Second Sign’ (2005) cemented his movement-builder status. His Intec Records label became an underground institution, relaunched in 2010 as Intec Digital with exclusives from techno’s biggest names.
His 15-year residency at Space Ibiza (2001–2016) is the most successful club run in the island’s history. Starting with 6 nights, it grew into a cultural phenomenon. His final 15-week season? Every. Single. Night. Sold. Out. That wasn’t burnout. That was mastery at maximum velocity.
Here’s where Carl Cox becomes extraordinary: he could have retired. Instead, he spent the last decade proving that innovation beats nostalgia. His 2022 Wembley Arena album launch for ‘Electronic Generations’; his fifth studio album, proved that even after 30 years, Cox isn’t playing it safe. He headlines the world’s biggest stages – Tomorrowland, Ultra, Coachella. His iconic performances span Stonehenge, Cairo’s Pyramids, Berlin’s Love Parade (1 million people), and Central Park NYC. In 2024, he received DJ Mag’s inaugural Outstanding Contribution Award, celebrating 30 consecutive years in their Top 100. Not legacy votes. Relevance votes.
Excited for his return, Carl Cox commented;
“India has always had a special energy, and every time I’ve played here, the crowd has given me something truly unforgettable. To return in 2026 feels like coming back to a community that lives and breathes the music just as deeply as I do. I can’t wait to bring a set that celebrates where techno has been, where it’s going, and everything we’ve built together on the dancefloor.”
Speaking about the tour, Karan Singh, CEO, Sunburn, said;
“We’re thrilled to welcome Carl Cox to India for what will be one of the most powerful starts to 2026. He’s a movement in himself, a pioneer who has shaped electronic music globally. Every time he steps on stage, it’s not just a performance, it’s an experience that defines the culture of dance music. With Sunburn Arena, our focus has always been to bring world-class acts to Indian fans and Carl’s tour will undoubtedly set the tone for an incredible year ahead.”
For Carl Cox, this tour is both a return and a resonance, a reconnection with a country whose dance music community has grown exponentially, becoming one of the most vibrant audiences in the global circuit. Sunburn Arena has consistently brought some of electronic music’s biggest powerhouses to India, building immersive, high-octane experiences that merge sound, scale and culture. With state-of-the-art production, cutting-edge visuals and that unforgettable Sunburn Arena energy, Carl Cox’s India Tour is set to be one of the most significant live electronic events the country has seen in recent years.
As India cements its place as one of the world’s fastest-growing live music markets, this tour marks another milestone in Sunburn’s mission to redefine dance music live entertainment in the country blending culture, lifestyle and sound into moments that reverberate long after the music stops.
Tuborg Sunburn Arena ft. Carl Cox India Tour is presented by Rupay Beardo, Wilddrum & Electrorush produced by Sunburn event partners Sound Simplify and Team Innovation.