Mela Festival

Running for two decades, the Southampton Mela Festival now attracts around 30,000 thousand people per year from along the South coast to enjoy a fusion of music, dance and family activities, all of an international flavour from world-class artists. We have built a reputation as a great family day out with plenty of entertainment and activities for young and old plus entrance is free, as are most of the family focused activities. The festival is the largest free festival in the region, attracting international artists to its three stages, hosting arts, craft, music and dance workshops, and providing delicious world food stalls. 

Art Asia is committed to creating a sustainable and park friendly festival, we are working with festival artists, suppliers and stalls to make better environmental choices.

The Southampton Mela Festival takes place on Saturday 12th – Sunday 13th July 2025, in Hoglands Park in the heart of Southampton. The festival will open at 12pm with performances starting at 12pm and the final act on the main stage running until to 9pm. Sunday will be a community day with activity from 12pm to 6pm. 

Book a stall at the Mela

If you are keen to trade at Southampton Mela 2025, the catering, arts and retail stall prices and terms and conditions are available here.

Sponsor the Southampton Mela Festival

If you would like to sponsor the Mela to promote your business to an eclectic diverse audience we have a number of sponsorships available. 

If you have any queries please email: mela.admin@artasia.org.uk