Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2026: All That You Need To Know

Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival is returning with its 2026 edition on 20th and 21st November. The much-anticipated music festival will see a number of international and Indian artists perform on-stage. The festival has announced its entire lineup for the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 and it promises to be a treat for both millennials and Gen Z. In this article, let’s take a look at the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 details, including dates, venue, and ticket details.

Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2026: Venue, Headliners, Tickets, How To Reach

Where Is The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2026?

The 2026 edition of the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival will take place on 20th and 21st November, 2026. The music and culture festival will take place at New Shillong Highland Grounds over the course of two days.

The festival has shifted to the New Shillong Highland Grounds, which is larger than Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium and has better facilities, including parking.

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Who Is Headlining Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2026?

Every year, Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival sees a mix of international and Indian artists performing on the stage. From international DJs, bands, and solo artists to homegrown voices, Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival offers a platform for them to collaborate and perform. Artists headlining Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 are:

Khalid: Also known as Khalid Donnel Robinson, he is an American singer and songwriter from El Paso, Texas. He is best known for his 2016 debut single, “Location” and its 2017 follow-up, “Young Dumb & Broke”. The artist is currently on a World Tour, titled “It’s Always Summer Somewhere”. As part of his World Tour, he’ll be performing in Gurugram, Bengaluru, and Mumbai, along with performing at Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival as its festival headliner.

Swae Lee: Khalif Malik Ibn Shaman Brown, known professionally as Swae Lee, is an American rapper and singer from Inglewood, California. He is known for his wide-ranged, reverb-heavy vocals, and genre-blending music. Lee is also one half of the Mississippi-based hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd, which he formed in 2010 with his older brother Slim Jxmmi.

Boys Like Girls: Boys Like Girls is an American rock band formed in Andover, Massachusetts, in 2005. The group gained mainstream recognition with their self-titled debut album, which went on to sell over 7,00,000 albums in the US, and received a gold certification from the RIAA, Recording Industry Association of America.

Nelly: Nelly is a highly successful American rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and entrepreneur. Emerging from St. Louis, Missouri in 1993 with the hip-hop group St. Lunatics, he launched a massive solo career in 2000 that established him as one of the biggest crossover rap stars in history.

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Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 Tickets

On 6th July, 2026, Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival announced the sale of Blind Tickets, translating to sale of tickets without any information on the headliner acts or dates.

Ticket prices start at INR 2,499, however most tickets are sold out. 

Here are the ticket prices for Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2026:

GA Day 1/2: Phase 2

Price: INR 3,199

GA Season: Phase 2

Price: INR 6,199

VIP Day 1/2: Phase 2

Price: INR 7,999

VIP Season: Phase 2

Price: INR 15,599

Fanpit Day 1/2: Phase 2

Price: INR 8,199

Fanpit Season: Phase 2

Price: INR 15,999

VIP+ Day 1/2: Phase 2

Price: INR 12,999

VIP+ Season: Phase 2

Price: INR 25,599

Backstage Day 1/2

Price: INR 49,999

CB Lounge Day 1/2 

Price: INR 99,999

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How To Reach Shillong For Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2026?

Air

The Guwahati International Airport is the closest major airport to Shillong, located about 113 to 120 km, and takes about 3 to 4 hours to reach. It is connected to most major Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bengaluru as well as select foreign destinations. It is recommended to make your flight bookings well in advance to get the best deals.

Railway

The Guwahati Railway Station is the major railhead located near Shillong. It is located about 96 to 100 km away from Shillong. One can find shared cabs, buses, and private taxis to reach Shillong.

Road

NH-106 and NH-217 are important highways connecting Shillong to other major cities and towns. NH-6 is also an important highway connecting Shillong to Guwahati, Silchar, and Jowai. There are state-run buses connecting Guwahati and Shillong, and private and shared cabs are readily available too. 

Note: All information used in the article has been taken from verified online sources

Summing Up

Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2026 is set to take place on 20th and 21st November 2026. The music festival, with its exciting lineup, promises diverse musical acts and fun cultural experiences over the course of two days. Have you booked your tickets yet?