ICONiQ White NH7 Weekender 2026 In Pune Delivers All-Indian Lineup And 20 000 Attendance

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ICONiQ White NH7 Weekender 2026 ended after three days at Mahalakshmi Lawns in Pune. Organisers said more than 20,000 fans attended across the weekend. The event ran with an all-Indian lineup and mixed music, comedy, and culture. NODWIN Gaming owns the festival, and it was organised with Zee Live.

Organisers said more than 70 artists performed across several stages. Sets covered folk, hip-hop, Marathi hip-hop, Bollywood, indie, pop, EDM, and comedy. Interactive comedy shows also featured during the programme. The festival described itself as India’s happiest music festival in its event material.

Large crowds gathered for headliners across the weekend. The billed top acts included Aditya Gadhvi, Aditya Rikhari, Indian Ocean, KING, Nucleya & Friends, Prateek Kuhad, Raftaar x KR$NA, and Talwiinder. Organisers said these sets produced many key moments during the Pune programme.

Other performers added depth to the all-Indian lineup. Acts named by organisers included Bandish Projekt, Bharat Chauhan, Faheem Abdullah, Gini, Hargun Kaur, Kushagra ft. Tanishka, Naalayak, Nanku-Karun, Pho, Vasu Raina, and Vichaar. The list mixed known names with newer artists from India’s independent scene.

"Performing at NH7 Weekender in Pune was an incredible experience," said Talwiinder after his set. "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 remained a major part of the weekend schedule. Stand-up acts included Aaditya Kulshreshtha (Kullu), Anish Goregaonkar, Fatima Ayesha, Rajat Sood, Shreeja Chaturvedi, Sonali Thakker, Sumaira Shaikh, Supriya Joshi, Urjita Wani, Urooj Ashfaq, and Varun Thakur. Kvizzing with Kumar Varun and Madhur Model also ran.

Organisers also highlighted a wide age mix among attendees. The audience reportedly included children as young as two years old. Attendees in their sixties also took part. Organisers said this range showed how the festival created a shared space for live entertainment across generations.

ICONiQ White NH7 Weekender 2026 organisers on partnership and reach

"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," commented Gareth Eswin Thomas, Business Head, Z Live.

Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director of 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."

Outside the stages, festivalgoers moved through food zones and activity areas. Organisers also mentioned immersive experiences and brand activations across the venue. They said these added to the wider cultural feel of the gathering. The 2026 edition was presented by ICONiQ White Packaged Drinking Water and powered by Mastercard.

The festival was curated by Big Bad Wolf, with Exceed Entertainment as revenue partner. EVA Live served as the event partner. Organisers said the weekend combined packed stages and strong participation. They also said the programme showed the strength of India’s mainstream and independent music ecosystem at the 2026 event.