Southampton Mela Festival

26/03/2026

🚨 LAST CALL FOR EARLY BIRD PRICING 🚨

Planning to be part of our Mela? Now’s your chance to grab a stall at the cheapest price before it’s gone!

Early bird rates end THIS TUESDAY ⏳
After that… prices go up 👀

Don’t wait till it’s too late — secure your spot now and be part of something amazing

https://artasia.org.uk/mela-festival/get-involved/get-involved-stalls-sponsors/

20/02/2026

Join Art Asia and Artful Scribe this International Women’s Day week for an unforgettable celebration of the powerful voices of the women Bauls of Bengal.

Immerse yourself in the hypnotic rhythms and soul-stirring poetry of the Bauls—mystic minstrels whose spiritual folk music weaves together influences from Sufism and the Hindu Bhakti movement, transcending borders, faiths and time.

Experience a moving tribute to women carrying forward this timeless tradition. Voices filled with longing, harmony and unity await you.

Celebrate women. Celebrate spirit. Celebrate song.

Don’t miss this powerful and uplifting performance.
🎟️ Tickets are £5, £10 & £15 — you choose what you pay.

https://www.mayflower.org.uk/whats-on/artfulscribe-litfest-2026/

02/12/2025

🎉 Southampton Mela Festival 2026 is coming! 🎉

Mark your calendars for 18th & 19th July at Hoglands Park! 🌟

Join us for two incredible days of music, dance, food, and culture celebrating the vibrant diversity of our community. 🥁✨

With your donation we can make next year’s festival bigger and better than ever! Every contribution helps us bring amazing performances, delicious food stalls and unforgettable experiences to Southampton.

👉 Donate today https://artasia.org.uk/donate/

📅 Save the date, spread the word, and join us for an unforgettable celebration!

With thanks for funding from Arts Council England

14/10/2025

From vibrant performances to creative workshops and delicious food, the 2025 festival was full of colour, culture, and joy.

Relive the highlights by reading our recap.

https://artasia.org.uk/southampton-mela-festival-2025-two-days-of-colour-culture-and-community/

Southampton came alive this past July as the city’s biggest multicultural festival filled Hoglands Park with music, dance, art and flavour. For the first time ever, the Southampton Mela Festival ran across two days, giving even more people the chance to enjoy everything the free event had to offer...

06/09/2025

Teachers needed!

Art Asia is seeking teachers in Bollywood dance, dhol drumming and tabla drumming to deliver performances and workshops with students in the Southampton and Hampshire area.
Please contact [email protected] to help us grow our pool of talented practitioners.

29/08/2025

Farewell summer! The new term brings a whole range of amazing music and dance classes back to Southampton. Art Asia's brilliant practitioners are ready to welcome you to class! Classes start on 9th September. Bookings are open and already busy. Book at artasia.org.uk

14/07/2025

THANK YOU FOR COMING!
We had an amazing time at Southampton Mela Festival this weekend. If you were there, we need your feedback!

Please could you take 5 minutes to answer a survey on the event. It helps us to make the Mela better for future years and it's important for us to gain funding to keep the Mela free.

Please click here to access the survey: https://www.illuminate-data.org.uk/survey/tsrmkn

Thank you again for making it a wonderful weekend. ❤️

Photo: courtesy of Newsquest

13/07/2025

It’s a wrap!
We hope you had the most amazing time at Southampton Mela Festival this weekend.
We couldn’t do it without your love and enthusiasm, to come out on such a hot weekend and get involved with all the wonderful activities and performances.

Thank you also to our funders and sponsors, Arts Council England, Southampton City Council, The Hundred, Visit Southampton, Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary. It was a pleasure to have your support.

13/07/2025

‼️Lost property alert‼️
A digital camera (Sony or Samsung) went missing from a visitor’s bag at the fairground rides at the Mela today. It is very precious to the owner, they would dearly like it back.
If you recover it please DM us.

12/07/2025

IT'S THIS WEEKEND!
The wait is over — Southampton Mela Festival is happening this weekend!
Join us for two unforgettable days of live music, global food, vibrant dance, arts, and community celebration.

Gates open at 12pm on Saturday and Sunday.
Come early, stay late, and soak up the atmosphere.

Free entry | Family friendly | Everyone welcome

11/07/2025

Enjoy delicious food and drink at this year’s Southampton Mela Festival! 🍽
Treat your taste buds to an incredible selection of dishes and refreshments from our fantastic range of caterers. Whether you're craving something spicy, sweet, or savoury, there’s something for everyone.
The bar will also be open! 🍻
Bring a blanket, find a spot, and settle in for a tasty day at the Mela!
Don't forget your sun hat, sun cream and water bottle!