India, October 27, 2026: The Earthshot Prize announced that British band Take That will perform at its 2026 Awards Night in Mumbai on November 17, marking the group’s first-ever show in India. The event will feature a line-up of global stars from music, film, and sport.
The Awards Night will see Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald of Take That perform ahead of the release of their 10th studio album, “Dreamers,” scheduled for November 20. The band, which has sold over 45 million records worldwide and achieved 12 UK No.1 hits, will join a roster of international and Indian celebrities for the celebration of environmental leadership.
Performers and special guests
Renowned Indian composer and two-time national award winner Shashwat Sachdev will deliver the show’s finale, performing music from his catalogue “Shades of Cashmere.” Sachdev’s credits include the films “Dhurandhar” and “Dhurandhar: The Revenge,” as well as a collaboration with Hans Zimmer on the BBC show “Virdee.” Other notable attendees include Sachin Tendulkar, Alia Bhatt, Rami Malek, Shreya Ghoshal, Sonam Kapoor, and Simone Ashley. The event will be hosted by filmmaker Karan Johar, with Earthshot Ambassadors Robert Irwin and Nomzamo Mbatha also present.
Event scale and broadcast
The Awards Night, sponsored by the Serum Institute of India, is expected to welcome 5,000 distinguished guests in Mumbai. For the first time, the ceremony will be broadcast globally across more than 240 countries and territories in over 40 languages via Prime Video, the exclusive streaming partner and a Founding Partner of The Earthshot Prize.
Awards and finalists
This year’s 15 Earthshot Finalists represent a range of climate leadership, from Indigenous and community knowledge to AI-powered climate technology. Five winners will be announced across the categories Protect and Restore Nature, Clean Our Air, Revive Our Oceans, Build a Waste-Free World, and Fix Our Climate. Each winner will receive a £1 million award to advance or scale their solutions.
Statements from organisers and performers
Jason Knauf, CEO of The Earthshot Prize, said the 2026 event in Mumbai will be the largest yet, celebrating the achievements of scientists, innovators, activists, and leaders. Take That expressed enthusiasm for their first performance in India and the opportunity to support environmental causes. Shashwat Sachdev noted the significance of sharing his music in honour of those working to protect the planet.
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