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Post Malone Set to Play Guwahati Tonight as Assam Tests Concert-Tourism Push

Officials say the largely privately funded show will gauge Assam’s capacity to host major international acts.

Overview

  • The concert is scheduled for the Khanapara Veterinary Field in Guwahati, produced by BookMyShow Live and Live Nation under the state’s new concert-tourism policy.
  • State tourism officials report more than 20,000 tickets sold, with strong interest from fans traveling from outside Assam.
  • Guwahati Traffic Police will restrict commercial vehicles from 10 am and small vehicles from 3 pm, with exemptions for emergency services and local residents.
  • Entry opens at 3:30 pm with restrictions on bags and water bottles, free drinking water stations on site, and designated parking planned for thousands of vehicles.
  • Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says sponsors are covering most costs as the government facilitates security and logistics, framing the event as a boost to hotels and the local economy.