Meghalaya Announces Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival for Nov. 14–15 With Global Lineup and Zubeen Garg Tribute

Overview

• The two-day event is set for November 14–15 at Shillong’s Polo Grounds, with activities spread across the MFA Grounds and JN Stadium.
• Headliners include The Script, Jason Derulo and Nora Fatehi on Day 1, followed by Aqua, Tyga and a closing set by Diplo on Day 2.
• A special tribute to Zubeen Garg will be performed by artists close to him, with names cited including Zublee, Priyanka, Prabin and Arupjyoti.
• Programming features regional acts such as Meba Ofilia, Girish and The Chronicles, Dappest x adL, Arius, Ahana, Walter Wahlang, Drum Tao and J Tric, alongside contests like Mr and Ms Cherry Blossom, cosplay and arm-wrestling.
• Organisers expect more than 50,000 overnight visitors, with tickets available via BookMyShow and designated box offices in Shillong, and cite recent awards as evidence of the festival’s rising profile.