* IIFA 2027 Countdown Begins at Mumbai Press Conference; Salman Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Rashmika Mandanna Among the Star Performers; YouTube to Host First-Ever Global Livestream
TIL Desk Mumbai:👉The countdown to one of Indian cinema’s most celebrated global entertainment events has officially begun. The International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Weekend & Awards 2027 unveiled plans for its 27th edition at a much-anticipated press conference in Mumbai, setting the stage for two spectacular days of Bollywood glamour, music and entertainment in Abu Dhabi.
Scheduled for January 22–23, 2027, the celebrations will return to the iconic Etihad Arena on Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, bringing together some of the biggest names in Indian cinema and fans from across the world.
Bollywood’s Biggest Stars Take Centre Stage
The IIFA Awards 2027 will be hosted by Karan Johar, Varun Dhawan, Maniesh Paul and Ananya Panday. The main awards ceremony will feature performances by Salman Khan, Shahid Kapoor, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Janhvi Kapoor, Rashmika Mandanna and Nora Fatehi, promising an evening filled with star power, music and spectacular entertainment.
The IIFA Digital Awards 2027 will be hosted by Pankaj Tripathi, Ali Fazal and Abhishek Banerjee. Musical performances by Himesh Reshammiya and Sunidhi Chauhan will add another exciting dimension to the digital celebrations.
Four Years of Partnership, One Global Celebration
IIFA and Sobha Realty have extended their landmark partnership into 2027, marking four years of collaboration. Sobha Realty will continue as the Presenting Sponsor of IIFA Weekend and the IIFA Digital Awards.
ORN joins the celebrations as a Co-Powered By Sponsor, bringing logistics and technology together on the global entertainment platform. ZEE will continue as IIFA’s broadcasting partner, taking Indian cinema to audiences in more than 120 countries.
YouTube to Make History with Global Livestream
One of the biggest highlights of IIFA 2027 is its partnership with YouTube as the Official Streaming Partner. For the first time, the event will feature a global livestream, expanding its reach to audiences worldwide. Viewers can also discover exclusive behind-the-scenes moments and additional content through IIFA Unfiltered on YouTube.
Tickets Now on Sale
Tickets for the IIFA Awards 2027 are now on sale, while ticket sales for the Digital Awards are scheduled to begin on Friday, October 23, 2026.
For over 26 years, IIFA has celebrated Indian cinema on the international stage, connecting stars, fans and cultures through the universal language of entertainment. With its return to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi, IIFA 2027 promises to bring together cinematic excellence, live performances and global fan engagement for an unforgettable celebration.
