Hyderabad Metro strikes a chord with commuters as World Music Day fest begins; 250 artists, 7 stations, 4 days of music | Hyderabad News
Ameerpet metro station, one of the city’s busiest transit points, transformed into a concert venue on Thursday as it hosted the launch of Metro Medley: World Music Day 2025.The event marked the start of a four-day musical celebration across Hyderabad’s metro network, celebrating the themes of music, movement, and rhythm. Organised by L&T Metro Rail Hyderabad in collaboration with Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad and Alliance Française, the festival will feature live performances at seven metro stations by over 250 musicians, culminating in a grand finale on June 24 at EXT, Film Nagar.
The mood at Ameerpet was electric as commuters, tourists, students, and families gathered to enjoy the performances.“Music in a metro connects people on the move,” said Amita Desai, executive director of the Goethe-Zentrum Hyderabad, drawing warm applause from the crowd. She further emphasised the festival’s role in promoting connection and joy in daily lives. Desai and other guests highlighted the large number of participants— over 250 across Hyderabad—and praised the amount of talent in the city.The crowd was then treated to live performances, including a trumpet solo, a performance by singer-songwriter Priyanka Nath, and an interactive Djembe drum performance by Sai Kumar, where the audience enthusiastically joined in with handheld drums. Blending seamlessly with the commuter flow, the event allowed passersby to pause and participate, turning daily transit into a musical experience.With four days of performances in seven metro stations, the event aims to connect people through music.
