Over 20,000 fans gather in Pune for a three-day celebration of music and comedy

The 2026 edition of NH7 Weekender concluded in Pune after a three-day celebration of music, comedy and culture that drew more than 20,000 attendees to the Mahalakshmi Lawns. Known for spotlighting Indian talent across genres, the festival featured over 70 performers and a diverse audience spanning multiple generations.

Festivalgoers moved between stages across the weekend, experiencing a mix of folk, indie, hip-hop, pop, Bollywood, electronic music and stand-up comedy. Headlining acts such as Aditya Gadhvi, Prateek Kuhad, KING, Nucleya, and Raftaar alongside KR$NA drew some of the largest crowds of the weekend. Indie and emerging artists including Bharat Chauhan, Faheem Abdullah and Vasu Raina also performed, reflecting the growing diversity of India’s independent music scene.

Comedy remained an integral part of the festival’s programming, with stand-up sets by performers such as Urooj Ashfaq, Varun Thakur and Shreeja Chaturvedi. Interactive sessions, including quiz-style shows hosted by Kumar Varun, added to the audience engagement.

Beyond performances, the venue featured food areas and activity zones, turning the festival into a broader cultural gathering. With packed stages and enthusiastic crowds, the latest edition once again highlighted the scale and popularity of India’s homegrown live music culture.

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