Shillong: The Cherry Blossom Festival hits Madan Kurkalang in Bhoirymbong, Meghalaya, on November 20 and 21, 2026. Organizers packed the bill with global heavy hitters. Khalid, Nelly, Swae Lee, Boys Like Girls, Darshan Raval, and Elliot James Reay top the lineup. Closing party sets feature Altego and Galantis.
The festival runs under the theme Generations. Day one focuses on millennial and Y2K vibes with Nelly, Boys Like Girls, and Darshan Raval. Day two pivots to Gen Z and contemporary sounds from Khalid, Swae Lee, and Elliot James Reay. Local acts round out the stage, including Scribe, Bhayanak Maut, Gingerfeet, W.I.S.H., Jessie Lyngdoh, D’Aminot, Magnificent Obsession, Mercy Is Dead, Napalmic, Skylevel, Leonard, ESC, Chegih Durama, Kill Deez Kidz, Time Noir, Leo Boys, and Tune Up Channel. The poster also lists Hame, Langki, Adrian C, Cardo, Jupiter, Martin D’Souza, Emes, Nazareo, Kamari, Isaac Gids X Gary, Shaan, Feliz, and Sub-Tide.
Irene Dkhar and Angielia Marwein will host the event and lead promotions for a new fit check contest. This fashion competition rewards street style with a Rs 20,000 cash prize. Ticket holders can enter using their purchase IDs. Organizers also plan a lucky draw for extra cash. Beyond the music, fans can find a Red Bull zone, mixed martial arts, arm wrestling, a zip line, a Ferris wheel, and a mechanical bull.
The Cherry Blossom Music Summit runs alongside the concerts. It connects Meghalaya’s grassroots artists with international industry experts through workshops and interactive sessions. Organizers stated the summit "aims to connect local musicians with the wider national and international music industry." Tickets are currently on sale through Rockski Tickets.
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