Nodwin Gaming has confirmed that the iconic NH7 Weekender will return to Pune for its 2026 edition. The much-awaited festival, often hailed as “India’s happiest music festival,” is set to make a nostalgic comeback. Scheduled from March 13 to 15, it will take place once again at its long-standing venue, Mahalakshmi Lawns, Pune.
Known for gathering exceptional artists in one venue,NH7 Weekender will feature a diverse lineup in its 2026 edition, headlined by Talwiinder, Prateek Kuhad, Aditya Gadhvi, Raftaar x Krsna, Faheem Abdullah, Aditya Rikhari, KING, Indian Ocean, Nucleya, and many other performers.
At the ICONiQ White NH7 Weekender 2026 in Pune, the event is organized around three primary stages, each providing a unique atmosphere for visitors. The 2026 edition highlights a blend of indie, hip-hop, electronic music, and comedy, showcasing over 40 artists across these genres. Here’s a breakdown of the stages:
The ICONiQ White Stage: As the primary main stage, the White Stage hosts headlining performances, major indie acts, and big-ticket artists.
The Arena: A primary stage dedicated to live performances, especially rock, dynamic pop, and avant-garde music.
The Den: This stage is for featuring a blend of comedic shows and exclusive or intimate musical performances.
The opening day focuses mainly on music, showcasing electronic, indie, and fusion styles on three separate stages.
ICONiQ White Stage
Pahaad: 3:00–3:30 pm
Pho: 4:00–4:30 pm
Maan Panu: 5:00–5:30 pm
Reble: 6:15–7:00 pm
Nucleya and Friends: 7:45–8:45 pm
Talwiinder: 9:00–10:00 pm
The Arena
Bombay the Artist: 3:30–4:00 pm
Raiez Khan: 4:30–5:00 pm
KhoslaRaghu: 5:30–6:15 pm
Nanku and Karun: 7:00–7:45 pm
The Den
Pearlita: 3:00–3:30 pm
Nariki: 4:00–4:30 pm
Bandish Projekt: 5:00–5:30 pm
BOH!B B2B Aminjaz: 6:15–7:00 pm
Kratex: 7:45–8:00 pm
ICONiQ White Stage
Garvit–Priyansh: 3:30–4:00 pm
Hargun Kaur: 4:30–5:00 pm
Naalayak: 5:30–6:15 pm
Aditya Rikhari: 7:00–8:00 pm
Aditya Gadhvi: 9:00–10:00 pm
The Arena
Paritosh Pande: 3:00–3:30 pm
Divyam x Khwaab: 4:00–4:30 pm
Bharat Chauhan: 5:00–5:30 pm
Indian Ocean: 6:15–7:00 pm
KING: 8:00–9:00 pm
The Den
Saturday presents an impressive lineup of stand-up comedians, showcasing talent from India's comedy scene. Notable performers include Varun Thakur, famous for his lively acts and the well-loved character Vicky Malhotra, and Rahul Subramanian, who has amassed a significant online audience with his observational comedy.
Daahab Chishti and Sumaira Shaikh: 3:30–4:00 pm
Madhur Model ft. Madhur Virli and Chirag Panjwani: 4:30–5:00 pm
Fatima Ayesha, Varun Thakur and Sonali Thakker: 5:30–6:15 pm
Kvizzing by Kumar Varun with Rahul Subramanian: 7:00–7:45 pm
Rohan Joshi: 7:45–8:00 pm
Shankia Tribe: 9:00–10:00 pm
ICONiQ White Stage
Shriya Rao: 3:00–3:30 pm
Vasu Raina: 4:00–4:30 pm
Gini: 5:00–5:30 pm
Bhuwin: 6:15–6:45 pm
Faheem Abdullah: 7:30–8:15 pm
Prateek Kuhad: 9:00–10:00 pm
The Arena
Shia OG and Zero Chill: 3:30–4:00 pm
Vichaar: 4:30–5:00 pm
Bhadipa presents Sthanik Hip Hop (Shreyas x Vedang, 100RBH, Year Down, Siddesh x Tilted Rayz): 5:30–6:15 pm
DL91 ft. AB17, Bhaskar, Ghaatak, Hurricane, Lil Bhavi and OG Lucifer: 6:45–7:30 pm
Raftaar x KR$NA: 8:15–9:00 pm
The Den
Comedians like Urooj Ashfaq, known for her distinctive deadpan style, and Aaditya Kulshreshth (Kullu), whose relatable humour around college life has gained a strong online audience, are part of the closing day’s lineup.
Urjita Wani, Supriya Joshi and Anish Goregaonkar: 3:00–3:30 pm
Akal Ke Ghode ft. Kaustubh Agarwal, Madhur Virli, Chirag Panjwani, Rajat Sood: 4:00–4:30 pm
Shreeja Chaturvedi, Urooj Ashfaq and Aaditya Kulshreshth: 5:00–5:30 pm
Sudan: 6:15–6:45 pm
Kushagra and Tanishka: 7:30–8:15 pm
Tickets can be purchased in the district through the Zomato app, the festival's official ticketing partner. Mastercard holders have an exclusive presale opportunity, with general ticket sales starting on February 13, 2026.
