Cadence fest ends on a high

Subhash Ghai’s Cadence Music Festival 2026 concludes at Whistling Woods International with performances by Sonu Nigam, Sukhwinder Singh and Kailash Kher

The Cadence Music Festival 2026 concluded at the Whistling Woods International (WWI) campus after a three-day celebration of music, learning and collaboration.

Held from March 30 to April 1, the festival, founded by filmmaker Subhash Ghai, aimed at bringing legendary musicians and young creative talents together.

The festival opened on March 30 with singer Kailash Kher performing at the grand opening ceremony. On March 31, Sonu Nigam collaborated with composer duo Salim–Sulaiman, turning the campus into a musical learning experience for students.

The event concluded on April 1 with a grand finale performance by Sukhwinder Singh. Earlier in the day, noted flautist Naveen Kumar also performed.

With performances from leading artists, Whistling Woods International once again highlighted its focus on nurturing young talent and providing students practical exposure to the music industry.