**Smashing Pumpkins Cancel Debut India Tour Over ‘Unexpected Logistical Challenges’**
*By Isha Sharma | Oct 05, 2025, 10:33 AM*
The legendary ’90s alternative grunge band from Chicago, The Smashing Pumpkins, have announced the cancellation of their much-anticipated debut tour in India. The band cited “unexpected logistical challenges and conditions out of our control,” according to a statement posted on their official Facebook page.
The group was scheduled to perform in Bengaluru on October 11 and Mumbai on October 12 as part of their Rock Invasion 2025 Asia Tour.
**Band’s Statement**
Fronted by Billy Corgan alongside James Iha and Jimmy Chamberlin, the band expressed deep regret over the cancellation. In their statement, they said, “We cannot perform these shows up to the standards that we and our fans expect.”
The live lineup was set to feature tour members Jack Bates on bass, Kiki Wong on guitar, and multi-instrumentalist Katie Cole, delivering a setlist spanning over three decades of the band’s iconic music.
**The Smashing Pumpkins’ Impact**
Known for their monumental influence on the ’90s grunge movement and alternative rock, The Smashing Pumpkins have gifted fans timeless classics such as “Tonight, Tonight,” “Bullet With Butterfly Wings,” “Today,” and “1979.”
Their innovative sound extends beyond mainstream success, evident in experimental albums like *Adore* and the critically acclaimed *Machina/The Machines of God.*
**About the Rock Invasion 2025 Asia Tour**
The Rock Invasion 2025 Asia Tour began in Japan in September and includes stops in major cities such as Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Fukuoka, Hiroshima, Busan, Manila, Bangkok, Jakarta, and Singapore.
Marking their first visit to Asia in over a decade—12 years since their last trip to Japan and 15 years since they toured South Korea—the tour was eagerly awaited by fans across the continent.
The Smashing Pumpkins’ debut India shows were brought to the country by EVA Live, making this cancellation a disappointment for many music enthusiasts.
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Fans will undoubtedly hope for future opportunities to see the band perform live in India. Meanwhile, the Rock Invasion 2025 Asia Tour continues across other countries as scheduled.
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