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 festival 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 will headline the opening day on November 20, alongside American pop-rock band Boys Like Girls and Indian singer Darshan Raval. Electronic music act AlTEGO will perform during the closing party set that day.
American singer Khalid will headline the second day, November 21, with Swedish electronic music duo Galantis leading the festival’s closing set. American rapper and singer Swae Lee and British singer Elliot James Reay are also among the announced performers.
The wider line-up features artistes from different genres, including Scribe, Bhayanak Maut, Gingerfeet, W.I.S.H., Jessie Lyngdoh, Da Minot, Magnificent, Obsession, Mercy Is Dead, Napalmic, Sky Level, Leonard, ESC, Chegim Durama, Kill Deez Kidz, Time Noir, Leo Boys and Tune Up Channel.
Other performers include Hame, Langki, Adrian C, Cardo, Jupiter, Martin D’Souza, Emes, Nazareo, Kamari, Isaac, Gids x Gary, Shaan, Feliz and Sub Tide.
The festival has previously featured international acts such as Ne-Yo and Ronan Keating in 2023, Akon and Clean Bandit in 2024, and The Script, Jason Derulo, Tyga, Diplo and Aqua in 2025. Alongside global performers, the event has continued to showcase Indian and regional artistes.
Beyond live music, the 2026 edition will feature attractions such as a mechanical bull ride, arm fights, beatboxing, a drop producer contest, cosplay, fashion events, ziplining, eating contests and a Ferris wheel.
Tickets are available through the festival’s ticketing partner, Rockski Tickets.
