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Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 returns to Meghalaya on 20 and 21 November 2026 for two days of live music, entertainment and cultural experiences at Madan Kurkalang, Bhoirymbong. Recognised as one of Northeast India's celebrated music and entertainment festivals, the event brings together international and Indian artists for a live music experience set against the backdrop of Shillong. The 2026 edition celebrates the theme Year of Generations, with Day 1 bringing a Millennial-focused lineup and Day 2 featuring Gen Z favourites.
The Day 1 international and Indian artist lineup includes Nelly, Boys Like Girls, Darshan Raval, Da Minot, Leonard and Meban, with the closing party set by ALTÉGO. The Blossom Stage features Scribe, Bhayanak Maut, Gingerfeet, Sky Level, Napalmic, Mercy Is Dead and Magnificent Obsession. The BudX Dome lineup includes Martin D'Souza, Jupiter, Hame, Langki, Adrian C, Cardo and Emves. Day 2 features Khalid, Swae Lee, Elliot James Reay, Jessie Lyngdoh and Mark Ryan, with Galantis performing the festival closing set. Additional performances include W.I.S.H., Tune Up Channel, Leo Boys, Time Noir, Kill Deez Kidz, Chegim Durama and ESC at the Blossom Stage, alongside Feliz, Shaan, Nazareo, Kamar, Issac, Gidi X Gary and Sub-Tide at the BudX Dome.
Beyond the music lineup, Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 features India's first-ever Festival Fit Check Contest, Meghalaya Cage Fight (MMA), arm fight, beatboxing, The Drop Producer Contest, Cherry Blossom Fashion Line unveil, zipline, eating contest, Ferris wheel, mechanical bull, Cherry Blossom Cosplay Contest and Red Bull Energy Zone. The festival also offers General Admission (GA) and Premium experiences, with GA providing access to the festival activities and Premium offering additional viewing space and experiences.
Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 takes place on 20 and 21 November 2026 at Madan Kurkalang, Bhoirymbong, Meghalaya, India. Tickets are available through Rockski Tickets and BookMyShow.
Date
20 Nov 2026 (Friday) - 21 Nov 2026 (Saturday)