Mumbai to Host Earthshot Prize 2026, India’s First, With Prince William and A-List Stars

Mumbai is about to take center stage on the world’s environmental calendar. On November 17, the city will host The Earthshot Prize 2026 for the first time ever in India, bringing together royalty, Bollywood and global icons under one roof for a cause bigger than any red carpet: the future of the planet.

Founded by Prince William, the Earthshot Prize has built a reputation as one of the most prestigious environmental awards in the world, and its arrival in Mumbai marks a significant moment for India’s growing role in global sustainability conversations.

The guest list alone promises a night to remember. Prince William will be joined by Karan Johar, Alia Bhatt, Sonam Kapoor, Sachin Tendulkar and Shreya Ghoshal, alongside Hollywood star Rami Malek. Adding a musical touch to the evening, British band Take That is set to perform live, lending the ceremony an extra dose of star power.

But beneath the glitz lies the real purpose of the night. Before an audience of roughly 5,000 guests, the Earthshot Prize will honor individuals and projects making genuine strides in environmental protection - across five key categories: protecting and restoring nature, cleaning the air, reviving oceans, tackling waste and fighting climate change.

More than just an awards night, the event is designed to shine a spotlight on real, scalable solutions to some of the planet’s most pressing problems - and to inspire a wider, global push toward a cleaner and more sustainable future.

With Mumbai now added to the Earthshot Prize’s growing list of host cities, India finds itself firmly on the map of the world’s most-watched climate initiatives.