Cherry Blossom Festival 2023 is going to be held at RBDSA Sports Complex, Bhoirymbong, Shillong from November 17 to November 19. The cherry blossom festival of Shillong is one of the top festivals of North East India. People from all across India and the world visit Shillong during the festival and join its multi-cultural events. This year the festival is organised by Rockski EMG (event management group) in association with Meghalaya Tourism.
What is the Cherry Blossom Festival of Shillong?
The cherry blossom festival of Shillong is organised by Meghalaya Tourism every year. The timing of the festival is aligned to the iconic cherry blooms of Shillong in which the city of Shillong is painted pink by blooming of new buds of cherry trees. The cherry blossom festival’s attractions encompass a diverse array of entertainment, such as rock concerts, unplugged Western music performances, dances representing various North Eastern cultures, beauty pageants, fashion shows, guided nighttime strolls amidst the enchanting glow of cherry blossoms, drawing and storytelling competitions for children, and stalls featuring regional cuisine, wines, and crafts. Click here if you want to know more this festival in detail.
What is the Main Attraction of Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2023?
The main attraction of the Shillong Cherry Blossom Festival 2023 is undoubtedly the rock concert. Numerous national and international artists will perform on this 3-day long rock concert. Artists and bands like Ronan Keating, Hybrid Theory, Ne-Yo, Sanam, Jonas Blue, Pink Panda, Surl, Lou Majaw etc. The timing of the rock concert is from 2 PM to 10 PM each day. The rock concerts covers each genre like Pop, Indie, EDM, K-Pop, Rock, Heavy Metal etc.
Other Activities During the 3-day Long Festival
Besides rock concert, there are activities like Experience Zones, Kids Play Zone, Karaoke Contest, Installations, Games, Graffiti, Indigenous Fashion, Open Mic Stage, , Photography, Selfie Zones, Flea Market, Makers Market, Influencer Zone, VIP Zone, Cosplay, , Producer/DJ contest, Press meets, Mega Music Cantors Finals etc. There will be provisions for Food Court and Beverages. One of the major event will be Wine & Beer Contest and Eating competition. For those who want fun outdoor activities, there will be provisions for Ferris Wheel, Zipline etc.
How to book tickets for Cherry Blossom Festival 2023?
For Cherry Blossom Festival 2023, three types of passes are being issued. The passes are classified as GA(General Audience), Fanpit and VIP. GA pass will grant you access to the Festival Grounds. Fanpit Tickets will grant you access to the Fanpit Zone in addition to the Festival Grounds. VIP Tickets will grant you access to the elevated VIP Platform with a dedicated F&B section. There are separate tickets for each day i.e. if you are planning to watch the concert on November 18, then you must buy the pass for the day. Else, you may book tickets for all 3 days. The single day price of GA pass starts from Rs. 1200, while that of Fanpit and VIP starts from Rs. 4000 and Rs. 5000 respectively. The tickets can be booked from the official website.
Best Ways To Enjoy Cherry Blossom Festival 2023
Besides the music festivals, various events are organised alongside it. The month of November is the best time visit Shillong. For, it’s the season of Cherry Blossom. However, visitors often make the mistake of assuming the music concerts as Cherry blossom festival. The music festival is just a part of the festival. If you are a fan of the artists coming to the concerts, then you must book tickets for the same and hit the ground. However, if you are not, then you must visit Ward’s Lake area, the centerstage of the Cherry Blossom Festival 2023. The ward’s lake is decorated in a pink theme matching the color of the cherry flower during this festival. The events at the Ward’s Lake encompass a diverse array of entertainment guided nighttime strolls amidst the enchanting glow of cherry blossoms, drawing and storytelling competitions for children, stalls featuring regional cuisine, wines, and crafts, literature festivals etc.
Click here for the official video of Cherry Blossom Festival 2023.
