Scorpions. Photo: Marc Theis
German rock veterans Scorpions have called off their upcoming four-city India tour that was slated to kick off on Apr. 21, 2026 in Shillong and travel to Delhi NCR, Bengaluru and Mumbai later this month.
The tour, produced and promoted by BookMyShow Live, has been called off owing to “unforeseen medical circumstances affecting the band members,” the organizers said.
The statement added, “We apologise for the inconvenience and disappointment caused to fans. The band are very keen to perform in India when possible and within their schedule.”
All tickets purchased on BookMyShow will be automatically refunded within 7-10 working days.
The Scorpions were about to make their long-awaited India return after last performing in 2007, this time visiting as part of their Coming Home world tour that celebrated 60 years in action.
It was about 18 years since the band behind hitsl like “Rock You Like A Hurricane” and “Wind of Change” were last in India. They were scheduled to perform in Shillong on Apr. 21, 2026, at RBDSA Sports Complex, Delhi-NCR on Apr. 24 at HUDA Grounds, Gurugram, Bengaluru on Apr. 26 at NICE Grounds, before closing in Mumbai on Apr. 30 at Jio Gardens, BKC as part of their Coming Home tour.
Vocalist Klaus Meine told Rolling Stone India how the band was very much on “this upbeat feeling” ahead of the tour. “We still enjoy what we’re doing. We’re still very passionate about things and very excited to go on this road ahead,” the 77-year-old said. Acknowledging that the road ahead is “much shorter than the years behind us,” but adds that they’re “very grateful” to still be around. The vocalist adds, “We’re still standing, god knows how long we can do this. We’re getting older every year, but when we see the fans in front of the stage, we get so much energy and power back from our fans that we’re still young at heart.”
