Arijit Singh and Karan Aujla to Lead Goa’s New HOME Festival This December

Goa is set to welcome a major new music festival this year, with Arijit Singh and Karan Aujla headlining the inaugural edition of HOME in Vagator on December 29 and 30, 2026. The two-day festival will feature more than 30 artists across pop, Punjabi music, electronic sounds and the indie circuit, bringing together established names and emerging talent from across India.

Announced by Team Innovation, HOME is backed by Goa Tourism with support from the Government of Goa. According to the organisers, the festival arrives after a two-year gap in major music festival activity in the state. The biggest talking point is the pairing of Arijit and Karan, who will share the same festival billing for the first time. For Karan, HOME will mark his first-ever public ticketed concert in Goa, while Arijit will return to perform in the state after a long gap.

Speaking about the announcement, Arijit said, “Music has its own way of bringing people together, and it’s always special to be part of an event that celebrates music in such a way. Looking forward to seeing you all in Goa.”

Karan added, “We are currently witnessing a colossal shift in how the world perceives music coming out of India, and headlining a stage as ambitious as ‘HOME’ is exciting! I have enjoyed a great run with Team Innovation, and I’m looking forward to performing at their debut music festival in Goa.”

The lineup extends beyond its two headliners, with KING, Jasleen Royal and DJ Chetas among the prominent artists scheduled to perform. The bill also includes Aarzu Boys featuring Khan & Noor, Afterall (Habibi Please), Ali Merchant, Banjaare, Jasmin Walia, JXGGI, Mxrci, Garvit Priyansh, Gini, Lijo and Malavika Manoj.

Other performers include Pro Bros, Wish, Yung Raja, Aadyaa, Amare, Avneet Music, Dhyan Live, HRX, Mayur Jumani Live, Nitish Wadhwa, PRFCT & Dark, Rohan Mukati, Sazi and Techtronix, making HOME a showcase of India’s diverse music scene.

Team Innovation founder Mohit Bijlani said the festival aims to put Indian artists at the centre of the live music experience. “For decades, India looked outward, waiting for international franchises and global star power to define the premium festival experience. ‘HOME’ aspires to completely rewrite that narrative with an uncompromising statement: an all-Indian headline bill,” he said. He added that the festival would provide a platform for homegrown artists across established and emerging sections of the industry.

The Vagator festival grounds will be designed by Aaquib Wani Design, with organisers promising what they describe as India’s largest-ever main stage layout and large-scale experiential production. HOME will run from 1 PM to 10 PM on both days, with HSBC as banking partner and VISA as experience partner. Tickets will be available through thumpN and District by Zomato. The HSBC Visa Credit Card pre-sale begins at 2 PM on October 31 and continues until 1 PM on November 2. General sales open at 2 PM on November 2.