Ahibi, an event management platform, is all set to host the first-ever “Ahibi Fest 2025” on October 17 at Agri Expo, Dimapur, with gates opening at 1:00 PM. The festival will be headlined by international sensation Iyaz (with over 1.7 billion global streams), alongside artist from Arunachal Pradesh and Nagaland’s local talents. This was announced at a press conference held on September 30 at Aiko Hall, Purana Bazaar, Dimapur.
Addressing the media fraternity at a press conference, Ahibi Fest 2025, Festival Director & Edge Entertainment, Director, Kakivi Chishi, introduced Ahibi Fest, as a brand-new celebration that promises to put Nagaland at the forefront of music, culture, and live entertainment. He noted that Ahibi Fest was not just another concert but Nagaland’s flagship music and cultural festival, created to bridge global talent with the region’s rich artistry
Chishi said that the event promised an unforgettable night of live performances, along with food, beverages, and a variety of stalls. He added that it also served as an opportunity for entrepreneurs to showcase their products and present local and regional flavours to complement the festival atmosphere and empowering youths by providing internships and jobs.
Highlighting on the tickets, he stated that the early bird tickets, which began at ₹999, had already sold out. The general tickets, he noted, started at ₹1500 with different tiers are available. He said that the festival also features several offers and exciting engagement activities and mentioned that a reel contest was underway to encourage content creators and added that more updates would follow and encouraged users to follow their social media channels for further information. He further informed that registration for food stalls had opened two weeks earlier and had received strong interest from a wide range of businesses and entrepreneurs.
Alongside the international headliner, the festival would also feature an impressive lineup of regional and national artists, including Arunachal’s well-known artist Sono Lem with his group 790001, along with some of Nagaland’s most celebrated voices such as Lenen Jamir, Hentok Konyak, Keneisenuo Sorhie, Moko Koza, Kivika Assumi, DJ Lil Bomb, Sunep Lemtur, and Aseno Metha.
The event is supported by a range of sponsors, including Fav Events, Dew Drops, Ilando, Ark Travels, Melita Luxury Skincare, Naro Ki, Kaki Studios, Tafma, Government of Nagaland, Naithu Group’s Hotels and Resorts, Zub Zub, Exide, NE Truss, and Ixigo. The event will also be hosted by Eva Jamir and luLi Yeptho. Tickets for Ahibi Fest are on sale at www.ahibi.in, with physical tickets available starting October 1 at their outlets in Dimapur, Chumoukedima, Wokha, Mokokchung, and Kohima. (Staff reporter)
