ICONiQ White NH7 Weekender 2026 concluded on a high note with over 20,000 fans attending the three-day festival at Mahalakshmi Lawns, Pune. Featuring an all-Indian lineup, the festival brought together music, comedy, and culture, reinforcing its reputation as one of India’s most loved multi-genre music festivals. The event is an IP of NODWIN Gaming and was organized in collaboration with Zee Live.
The festival featured over 70 artists across genres including folk, hip-hop, Bollywood, indie, pop, EDM, and comedy. Audiences of all age groups—from young children to attendees in their sixties—came together, highlighting the festival’s wide appeal and inclusive atmosphere.
Headlining performances by Aditya Gadhvi, Aditya Rikhari, Indian Ocean, KING, Nucleya & Friends, Prateek Kuhad, Raftaar x KR$NA, and Talwiinder drew large crowds. Alongside them, artists such as Bandish Projekt, Bharat Chauhan, Faheem Abdullah, Gini, Hargun Kaur, Kushagra ft. Tanishka, Naalayak, Nanku-Karun, Pho, Vasu Raina, and Vichaar showcased the diversity of India’s independent music scene.
After his set Talwiinder said, “Performing at NH7 Weekender in Pune was an incredible experience. The energy from the crowd was unreal. Hearing thousands of people sing along and seeing everyone fully immersed in the music is something every artist hopes for. Nights like this remind you why live festivals are so special.”
Comedy also played a key role, with performances by Aaditya Kulshreshtha (Kullu), Anish Goregaonkar, Fatima Ayesha, Rajat Sood, Shreeja Chaturvedi, Sonali Thakker, Sumaira Shaikh, Supriya Joshi, Urjita Wani, Urooj Ashfaq, and Varun Thakur. Interactive segments like Kvizzing with Kumar Varun and Madhur Model added to audience engagement.
Gareth Eswin Thomas, Business Head, Z Live said, “NH7 Weekender 2026 is a strong reminder of how powerful live experiences can be when great artists, passionate audiences and the right partners come together. For Z Live, being part of this edition was about contributing to a cultural property that has consistently shaped India’s modern festival landscape. Our partnership with NODWIN allowed the spirit of NH7 to travel far beyond Pune, reaching audiences across the country. As the live entertainment ecosystem in India continues to evolve, collaborations like these will play an important role in building larger, more meaningful experiences for fans.”
Festivalgoers also explored immersive brand activations, food zones, and interactive experiences across the venue, making it a complete cultural outing.
Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director, NODWIN Gaming said, “Bringing NH7 Weekender back to its hometown of Pune and seeing that kind of energy from fans once again was incredibly special for all of us. This edition was the result of a huge effort from the teams behind the scenes who worked tirelessly to bring the festival together, and I’m incredibly proud of what they pulled off. Seeing tens of thousands of fans turn up for a lineup made up entirely of Indian artists is a strong reminder of the depth of talent we have in the country and the kind of audiences that are eager to support it. We’re also grateful to our partners who helped bring this edition to life. NODWIN Gaming has always been committed to building platforms for India’s artists and youth culture, and we’re already looking forward to making next year’s festival even bigger and more exciting.”
The 2026 edition of ICONiQ White NH7 Weekender once again highlighted the strength of India’s live entertainment ecosystem, celebrating homegrown talent and vibrant audience participation.
The festival was presented by ICONiQ White Packaged Drinking Water, powered by Mastercard, curated by Big Bad Wolf, with Exceed Entertainment as the revenue partner and EVA Live as the event partner.
