The festival continues to bridge genres and elevate India’s live music experience.
Shillong, Meghalaya — 29 October 2025: The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2025, India’s most anticipated celebration of music, culture, and community, is proud to announce global pop sensation AQUA as a Headliner Support Act for this year’s edition. The chart-topping icons, known for their infectious 90s anthems and vibrant live performances, will share the stage with a stellar lineup that promises to make this year’s festival truly unforgettable.
So far, the festival has already announced performances by NORAH FATEHI, DIPLO, JASON DERULO & THE SCRIPT
The addition of AQUA marks another milestone in the festival’s evolution — solidifying its reputation as one of South Asia’s most diverse and inclusive live music experiences. From electronic and pop to indie, rock, regional, and folk, the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 is filling the wide spectrum of musical genres like never before, bringing together artists and audiences across cultural and generational lines.
“This year feels particularly special,” said the festival’s organizing team. “Our goal has always been to make Shillong the heartbeat of South Asia’s live music scene, and the 2025 lineup truly reflects that diversity — both in sound and in spirit.”
In addition to world-class music, the festival will feature immersive experiences across fashion, art, gaming, food, and sustainability — all set against the stunning backdrop of Shillong’s blooming cherry trees.
The Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 will take place this November in Shillong, Meghalaya, and is presented in collaboration with the Government of Meghalaya and Meghalaya Tourism.
For tickets, lineup updates, and more information, visit shillong cherryblossom.com or follow @cherryblossomfest on social media.
