One of the biggest global names in Punjabi music today, Karan Aujla has become a cultural phenomenon, connecting audiences around the world through his distinctive blend of Punjabi pop, hip-hop and North American influences. Born in India and moving to Canada at 17 years old, Aujla first made his mark as a songwriter for Punjabi artists before stepping into the spotlight with his own music. His breakthrough release Don’t Worry in 2018 launched a meteoric rise, with his debut album BacTHAfuKUP (B.T.F.U.) reaching #6 on Spotify’s Global Chart.

Since then, Aujla has established himself as one of Punjabi music’s most influential voices, amassing more than 3 billion YouTube views and a global fanbase of millions. Following a landmark 2024, which included his first-ever Canadian arena tour and record-breaking success for his album Making Memories, Aujla has once again raised the bar with the release of P-Pop Culture.

Marking one of the strongest global debuts ever for a Punjabi-language album, P-Pop Culture debuted at #1 on Spotify in both India and Pakistan, #4 in Canada, and topped Apple Music charts across all three countries. The album also achieved the highest debut for a Punjabi-language album in Canadian history, earning 12.4 million streams in its first week and surpassing Aujla’s own record set by Making Memories.

A bold fusion of Punjabi pop and hip-hop, P-Pop Culture celebrates Aujla’s roots while pushing Punjabi music into exciting new territory. More than an album, it represents the emergence of P-Pop as a global movement, showcasing the artist’s ability to balance heartfelt melodies, sharp lyricism and genre-defying production.

Don’t miss Karan Aujla live in New Zealand in August 2026.

KARAN AUJLA
P-POP CULTURE, NZ 2026

Presented by Live Nation

SPARK ARENA, AUCKLAND – 25 AUGUST 2026

Artist Presale: Wed 17 Jun, 10am – Fri 19 Jun,10am

Live Nation Presale: Thu 18 Jun, 10am – Fri 19 Jun,10am

GP tickets on-sale: Fri 19 Jun, 11am

For complete tour & ticket information, visit: livenation.co.nz