Entertainment · 13 September 2026

Diljit Dosanjh becomes first Punjabi singer to headline Wembley Stadium

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Indian megastar Diljit Dosanjh made history on Saturday night by headlining Wembley Stadium, the first Punjabi singer to do so. He told fans it was "a dream" to perform on the famous stage, which he said would go down in history books. Dosanjh also announced a November concert in India, capping off the show with his track "Main Hoon Punjabi" and fireworks.

By BriefTea Editorial · 13 September 2026 at 1:52

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