--°C
Loading...
Listen to Article
4 min read
80%

In Short

  • Shillong witnessed an electrifying build-up to the Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 as Irish pop-rock band The Script stunned residents with an impromptu street performance in Laitumkhrah on Thursday evening
  • Traffic came to a complete standstill when the band took over the busy stretch for a surprise pop-up show, drawing hundreds of excited onlookers
  • Earlier the same day, the band also jammed at Don Bosco Square, treating fans to an unexpected open-air performance that instantly went viral across social media

The Script is set to perform live today at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium (Polo Grounds), Shillong


Digital Desk:Shillong witnessed an electrifying build-up to the Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 as Irish pop-rock band The Script stunned residents with an impromptu street performance in Laitumkhrah on Thursday evening. Traffic came to a complete standstill when the band took over the busy stretch for a surprise pop-up show, drawing hundreds of excited onlookers. Earlier the same day, the band also jammed at Don Bosco Square, treating fans to an unexpected open-air performance that instantly went viral across social media.


The Script  is set to perform live today at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium (Polo Grounds) and this will be the first time that the Script perform in India. Their presence has really put the two-day festival in a spot of great expectations when it continues until  15th November.


Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K. Sangma announced that the government expects over 50,000 attendees this year, reflecting the festival’s growing global appeal. There is an impressive list of international performers in the event lineup such as R and B artist Jason Derulo, pop band AQUA, rapper Tyga and three time Grammy winning DJ Diplo.


To top it all, Bollywood star and international dancer Nora Fatehi made her entry into Shillong to the jubilant and excited reception of the local people. She will also headline the day one of the festival on 14th November (Friday) . A high-energy performer and a magnetic stage presence with her performances, Nora is one of the festival’s biggest attractions and is expected to draw massive crowds.


With world-renowned performers, surprise street concerts, and a vibrant cultural atmosphere, the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2025 has transformed the city into a hub of music, celebration, and international attention. The festival continues to  hold the name of Meghalaya as the  position of India’s most exciting cultural destinations.



FOLLOW US F
POPULAR
FEATURE
TRENDY
Priyanka Gandhi Holds Key Meetings in Assam on Day Two of Visit
Taralangso Lights Up as 52nd Karbi Youth Festival 2026 Concludes with Grand Musical Finale
Manipur MLA Praises CM Biren Singh’s ‘Sincere Efforts’ to Restore Peace Amid Ongoing Crisis
Theft in Jorhat: Showroom Burgled, iPhones and Cash Stolen; CCTV Footage Surfaces
Priyanka Gandhi Begins Two-Day Assam Visit with Packed Political Schedule in Guwahati
Ramadan 2026 Begins in India as Crescent Moon Is Sighted