Global music stars are heading back to Meghalaya, and the latest line-up is giving fans plenty to look forward to. Nelly, Khalid, Galantis, Boys Like Girls and Swae Lee are among the headline acts announced for the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2026, as the two-day event prepares to bring another major international music showcase to the hills on November 20 and 21.
The festival’s line-up was officially 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 Government of Meghalaya.
American rapper Nelly will headline the opening day on November 20 alongside American singer Khalid, who will perform on November 21. The first day will also feature American pop-rock band Boys Like Girls and Indian singer Darshan Raval, while electronic music act AlTEGO will take charge of the closing party set.
The second day will see Swedish electronic music duo Galantis lead the festival’s closing set, with Swae Lee and British singer Elliot James Reay also among the announced performers.
The wider line-up brings together artistes from across 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.