The spirit of metal carries on as Dream Theater is set to return to India after nine years — details inside

Progressive metal giants Dream Theater are returning to India in 2026, nine years after their last performance in Mumbai in 2017. The band will bring their 40th anniversary tour to Bengaluru and Kolkata, marking the first time the City of Joy features on their touring map.

India leg kicks off Asia tour

The band announced on social media that their India tour will kick off on January 30, 2026, at Phoenix Marketcity Back Arena in Bengaluru, followed by a debut performance in Kolkata on February 1, 2026, at Aquatica Ground. Tickets will be available through the band’s official website.

“We can’t wait to return to India, Indonesia, Australia, South Korea and Japan as part of our 40th Anniversary Tour in 2026,” the band wrote on Instagram.

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Full Asia tour schedule

Dream Theater’s Asia leg starts in India and wraps up in Japan on March 3, 2026. The full itinerary includes:

• Jan 30 – Bengaluru, India – Phoenix Marketcity Back Arena
• Feb 1 – Kolkata, India – Aquatica Ground
• Feb 7 – Jakarta, Indonesia – Stadion Madya
• Feb 10 – Adelaide, Australia – Hindley Street Music Hall
• Feb 12 – Melbourne, Australia – Margaret Court Arena
• Feb 14 – Sydney, Australia – ICC Sydney Theatre
• Feb 15 – Brisbane, Australia – Fortitude Music Hall
• Feb 20–22 – Seoul, Korea – Sol Travel Hall
• Feb 25 – Tokyo, Japan – Nippon Budokan
• Feb 28 – Aichi, Japan – Aiplaza Toyohashi
• Mar 2 – Osaka, Japan – Festival Hall
• Mar 3 – Okayama, Japan – Okayama Performing Arts Theatre, Harenowa

Dream Theater’s enduring legacy

Formed in 1985 by guitarist John Petrucci, bassist John Myung, and former drummer Mike Portnoy, Dream Theater has become one of the most influential names in progressive metal. Over the past four decades, the band has released 16 studio albums and continues to captivate fans worldwide.

The current lineup includes Mike Portnoy, John Petrucci, John Myung, James LaBrie, Jordan Rudess, and Mike Mangini.

With their India return, fans in Bengaluru and Kolkata can experience the intricate compositions and high-octane performances that have defined Dream Theater’s legendary career.