Canadian singer-songwriter Shawn Mendes arrived in Mumbai on March 7, in advance of his eagerly awaited performance at Lollapalooza India 2025. Fans were thrilled as Mendes was spotted singing his hit song “Señorita” on the streets of Mumbai. He also took the opportunity to engage with fans, taking selfies and signing autographs.

Exclusive Performance for Mumbai Students

On Saturday, Mendes held a private concert for students of The Sound Space, a music academy located in Mumbai. Surrounded by an excited crowd, he knelt down with his guitar and gave a captivating performance of “Señorita. ”

Sharing a clip of the memorable moment, the academy posted on Instagram:

“POV: When you experience a private performance of ‘Señorita’ from the artist himself. . . Still buzzing from the moment @shawnmendes transformed a small basti in Mumbai into his stage and treated us to an unforgettable rendition of ‘Señorita. ‘ Surrounded by our students, this wasn’t simply a performance — it was pure magic! Safe to say, we’ll be replaying this one in our minds for a long, long time! ”

Dressed casually in a brown sweater and blue jeans, Mendes finished off his outfit with a dupatta, fitting seamlessly into the city’s atmosphere. His spontaneous act of kindness and music excited fans greatly.

Fans Compare Mendes’ Mumbai Gig to Ed Sheeran’s Bengaluru Performance

Fans couldn’t avoid comparing Mendes’ street concert to Ed Sheeran’s unexpected Bengaluru performance, which was interrupted by the police. Social media was lively with responses:

“Dang! So cool. ”
“AHHH! So cool! ”
“Wow, this is amazing. ”
“First Ed in Bangalore, now this. What is happening in India? (heart eyes emoji)”
“Bengaluru crying in the corner. ”

Lollapalooza India 2025: Shawn Mendes to Headline the Festival

Lollapalooza India returns for its third edition on March 8 and 9, bringing an incredible lineup of artists to Mahalakshmi Racecourse, Mumbai. Mendes will headline the festival, marking his first-ever live performance in India. Fans can anticipate him performing “Señorita,” “There’s Nothing Holdin’ Me Back,” and more.

Other international stars, such as Green Day, Louis Tomlinson, Glass Animals, and Nothing But Thieves, are also scheduled to perform, making this a must-see event for music enthusiasts.