ICONiQ White NH7 Weekender 2026 Draws 20,000 Fans To Pune

NH7 Weekender 2026 concluded on a high note, wrapping up a three-day celebration of music, comedy, and culture at Mahalakshmi Lawns in Pune. The festival, presented by ICONiQ White and attended by over 20,000 fans, reaffirmed its status as one of India’s most iconic multi-genre live properties.

An IP of NODWIN Gaming and organised in collaboration with Zee Live, this year’s edition featured an all-Indian line-up, spotlighting both established acts and emerging voices from across the country.

Across three days, more than 70 artists performed across multiple stages, covering genres ranging from folk, indie, pop, Bollywood, and EDM to hip-hop, including Marathi hip-hop, as well as stand-up and interactive comedy formats. The festival drew a diverse audience spanning multiple age groups, from toddlers to attendees in their sixties, reinforcing its reputation as a cross-generational cultural gathering.

Headlining performances by Aditya Gadhvi, Aditya Rikhari, Indian Ocean, King, Nucleya, Prateek Kuhad, Raftaar x KR$NA, and Talwiinder drew massive crowds, delivering some of the weekend’s biggest moments.

The festival also spotlighted India’s thriving independent music ecosystem, with performances by artists such as Bandish Projekt, Bharat Chauhan, Faheem Abdullah, Gini, Hargun Kaur, Naalayak, Pho, Vasu Raina, and Vichaar, among others.

Reflecting on his performance, Talwiinder described the experience as “incredible,” highlighting the energy of the crowd and the unique connection that live festivals create between artists and audiences.

Comedy added another dimension to the weekend, with sets by performers including 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 formats such as Kvizzing with Kumar Varun and Madhur Model also saw strong audience participation.

Commenting on the festival, Gareth Eswin Thomas, Business Head at Zee Live, emphasised the importance of collaboration in building large-scale cultural properties, noting that partnerships like the one with NODWIN Gaming help extend the reach of such experiences across the country.

Akshat Rathee, Co-founder and Managing Director of NODWIN Gaming, highlighted the significance of bringing the festival back to Pune, calling it a special moment for both organisers and fans. He also underscored the strength of India’s homegrown talent and audience appetite for locally curated line-ups.

Beyond music and comedy, attendees engaged with immersive brand activations, food zones, and experiential areas, turning the festival into a holistic cultural outing.

With packed stages and enthusiastic crowds, the 2026 edition of NH7 Weekender underscored the continued growth of India’s live entertainment ecosystem and the rising prominence of homegrown talent across genres.

The festival was presented by ICONiQ White Packaged Drinking Water, powered by Mastercard, curated by Big Bad Wolf, with Exceed Entertainment as revenue partner and EVA Live as event partner.