From London’s Royal Albert Hall to India: The Internationally Acclaimed Orchestral Qawwali Project Announces Debut Tour

A spectacular fusion of Qawwali, Sufi traditions, and Western classical orchestration is set to bring a new dimension to India’s live music scene. The internationally acclaimed Orchestral Qawwali Project (OQP) has officially announced its first-ever tour across India, bringing a grand symphonic presentation of devotional music to Indian audiences.

From Iconic Global Stages to India

Having captivated audiences across world-famous concert venues including London’s Royal Albert Hall, Roundhouse, and Barbican, OQP now brings its ambitious vision to the very cultural soil that inspires much of its sound.

Founded and led by award-winning composer, pianist, and musical director Rushil Ranjan, alongside acclaimed Qawwal, vocalist, and multi-instrumentalist Abi Sampa, the project reimagines how global audiences experience centuries-old Sufi poetry and classical vocal traditions.

A Reimagined Symphonic Spectacle

Rather than simply accompanying traditional Qawwali with instruments, the project fundamentally restructures the musical experience. By uniting Indian classical traditions, powerful Qawwali vocals, Western classical arrangements, and immersive choral harmonies, OQP creates a breathtaking musical spectacle featuring a live orchestra, choir, traditional percussionists, and Indian classical dancers.

The tour’s rich repertoire includes revered classics such as Man Kunto Maula, Allah Hoo, and Ya Mustafa, alongside Rubaru, an original piece composed specifically for a full symphony orchestra and Qawwali ensemble.

Official India Tour Dates & Cities

The four-city arena tour will commence early this December:

December 5: Delhi | Yashobhoomi

December 6: Bengaluru | Terraforms Arena

December 12: Hyderabad | Ramoji Film City

December 13: Mumbai | JW Marriott Sahar

Tickets for all tour stops have officially been made available for booking on the District platform.