KKR Takes Minority Stake in India's BookMyShow
Global investment firm KKR has signed an agreement to acquire a minority stake in BookMyShow, India's largest ticketing and live entertainment platform. The Mumbai-headquartered company says the investment will support its next phase of expansion in the Indian market. The deal size and the resulting ownership percentage have not been disclosed. The news was reported by Pollstar on August 20, 2026.
What was announced
- Investor: KKR
- Target: BookMyShow (minority stake)
- Headquarters: Mumbai, India
- Deal size / stake percentage: not yet announced
- Stated use of funds: supporting BookMyShow's next phase of expansion
BookMyShow's position in the market
BookMyShow has long dominated India's online ticketing market, covering ticket sales for films, concerts, sports and stage performances. In recent years the company has also pushed beyond pure ticketing into live event promotion itself.
What comes next
For KKR, this is an equity play in Asia's live entertainment sector. For BookMyShow, the timing of outside capital coming in coincides with a period of rising demand in India for international tours and large-scale outdoor music events. Whether the deal leads to further ownership changes or business integration has not been specified by either party.