Marathi pop culture is about to step into the spotlight like never before. With a surge of creators making waves online, opportunities to experience their talent live have been scarce. RADA 2026, Maharashtra’s first-ever Marathi pop culture festival, is coming to celebrate Marathi content creators and more, turning Pune into a vibrant stage for music, comedy, digital content, and live performances while showcasing the state’s next generation of creative voices. Presented by BhaDiPa (Bharatiya Digital Party), the two-day festival is expected to draw around 6,000 attendees.
The event is portrayed by the organizers as a festivity 'of, for, and by Marathi youth.' Unlike a standard concert or creator gathering, this festival will blend performances, live discussions, and panels. Comedians, musicians, internet creators, and up-and-coming artists will all perform on the same stage. The goal extends beyond entertainment to also highlight the new wave of Marathi talent that has flourished with the rise of social media and streaming platforms.
RADA 2026: Dates, Venue, and What to Expect
The Marathi digital space has seen a rapid surge in recent years, but its creators rarely get a chance to engage with audiences face-to-face. While Marathi performers have packed venues across India and abroad, no festival has truly celebrated this movement, until now. RADA 2026 will take place on March 28-29 at The Orchid Hotel in Pune, bringing the world of Marathi digital creators offline for the first time.
RADA 2026 will feature some of Marathi internet culture’s biggest names. Leading the line-up is Prajakta Koli, popularly known as MostlySane. A major figure in India’s digital space, she recently made her Marathi film debut with Krantijyoti Vidhyalay Marathi Madhyam and will engage with fans at the festival, sharing insights about her journey and promoting Marathi culture to audiences far beyond the state.
The comedy segment will feature Neel Salekar of Just Neel Things, whose collaborative sketches and everyday humour have earned him over two million followers. He will share the stage with Shubham Jadhav, a rising actor and frequent collaborator, adding a mix of fresh talent and entertainment to the festival.
Music will play a major role at RADA 2026, showcasing a mix of viral digital talent, traditional sounds, and the rising Marathi hip-hop scene. The festival’s musical line-up includes creators who have made a mark online and offline, appealing to a wide audience across genres and styles.
Yashraj Mukhate: Viral composer and YouTuber known for turning everyday dialogues into addictive tracks.
Nagesh Morvekar: Folk singer and actor, famous for Dolby Walya from Jaudya Na Balasaheb, representing traditional Marathi music.
Sai Godbole: Multilingual singer gaining traction online through reels featuring songs in multiple accents and languages.
Shreyas X Vedang: Marathi hip-hop duo; Shreyas Sagvekar gained global club attention with his track Taambdi Chaamdi.
Srushti Tawade: Rapper and storyteller, known from Hustle 2.0 and signed with Warner Music India.
Producer Year Down (YD): Creator of the club hit Yeda Yung with YUNG DSA, boasting over 7 million listeners.
The lineup blends established creators with emerging talent, honoring those who popularized Marathi content globally while giving new artists a platform to shine.