The November 20–21 festival will feature international stars, Indian performers and regional artistes, alongside a range of recreational attractions in Meghalaya
Shillong: International music stars Nelly, Khalid, Galantis, Boys Like Girls and Swae Lee will headline the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2026, scheduled for November 20 and 21 at Madan Kurkalang in Bhoirymbong, Meghalaya.
The line-up was unveiled on October 27 at the Meghalayan Age Pavilion at Ward’s Lake in Shillong, in the presence of Rosetta Mary Kurbah, Commissioner and Secretary to the Meghalaya government.
American rapper Nelly and pop-rock band Boys Like Girls will perform on November 20, alongside Indian singer Darshan Raval, while electronic act AlTEGO will lead the closing party. On November 21, American singer Khalid, Swedish electronic duo Galantis, rapper Swae Lee and British singer Elliot James Reay are among the featured performers.
The wider bill includes regional and Indian acts such as Scribe, Bhayanak Maut, Gingerfeet, W.I.S.H., Jessie Lyngdoh, Da Minot, Obsession and Tune Up Channel, alongside several other performers.
Beyond music, festival attractions will include ziplining, cosplay, fashion events, beatboxing, a mechanical bull ride, eating contests and a Ferris wheel.
Previous editions featured international artistes including Ne-Yo, Ronan Keating, Akon, Clean Bandit, The Script and Jason Derulo. Tickets for the 2026 festival are available through its ticketing partner, Rockski Tickets.
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