HYBE India Announces 15-City Global Audition Tour With Pop-Up Parks Across India

HYBE India has unveiled the next phase of its audition initiative, announcing an extensive in-person audition tour alongside a series of pop-up activations aimed at engaging and nurturing emerging talent.

Scheduled between May and July 2026, the audition tour will span 15 cities across India and key global markets. It will kick off in Guwahati on May 3, followed by stops in Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. The tour will also extend internationally to cities including Toronto, New York, Singapore, Sydney, and London, before returning to India with dates in Delhi, Chennai, Ahmedabad, Kolkata, and Chandigarh.

The in-person auditions will be evaluated by a panel comprising HYBE’s global talent development experts alongside Indian entertainment professionals, combining international expertise with local cultural insight. The selection process will prioritise raw talent, authenticity, and long-term potential over surface-level polish, with the aim of identifying artists capable of representing India on the global stage.

Participants can pre-book audition and pop-up slots via BookMyShow, while walk-in registrations will also be accommodated at venues on a first-come, first-served basis. Detailed schedules and guidelines will be rolled out through HYBE India’s official platforms.

Complementing the auditions, HYBE India will host Pop-up Parks across six cities,Guwahati, Mumbai, Pune, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Delhi,offering interactive spaces for young audiences to engage with music and performance. Designed as immersive extensions of the audition journey, these activations will feature experiential booths, brand-led experiences, and live performances in select cities.

The initiative is further supported by strategic brand partnerships. Samsung will drive its “Show them how it’s done #withGalaxy” campaign, while H&M will focus on self-expression through style. Nongshim Shin Ramyun and Shoppers Stop will also support the platform, alongside Snapchat as a media partner.

Open to female participants born between 2005 and 2011 across India and the global diaspora, the HYBE India Audition aims to discover and develop a new girl group that reflects diverse Indian voices while connecting with global audiences.

With this initiative, HYBE India continues to build a structured, world-class platform for young talent, combining global expertise with local engagement to shape the next generation of artists.