Southampton Mela Festival 2025 – Line Up Revealed!
Get ready for a weekend of colour, culture, and celebration! Southampton’s biggest free multicultural festival returns for Saturday 12 & Sunday 13 July 2025, hosted in picturesque Hoglands Park. Here’s everything you need to know:
Festival Highlights
- Free admission all weekend — performances, workshops, stalls, and most activities included.
- Saturday: Grand opening at 12 pm, with a ceremonial welcome from the Lord Mayor. Music and dance continue until 10 pm.
- Sunday: 12 pm–6 pm, family-focused programming with culturally rich workshops and performances.
- Main Stage and Mela Stage: live music and dance performances all weekend.
On-Site Magic Around Every Corner
- Circus Raj delivers stilt walking, multi-hoop routines and amazing spectacles.
- Chinese dragon displays around the site.
- Family fun fair, arts and music workshops.
- Creative craft stalls and retail stalls.
- Sports zone sponsored by Southern Brave, with cricket activity throughout the weekend.
Craft & Cuisine
- Wander vibrant stalls brimming with global arts, crafts, and fashion.
- Mouth-watering world food offerings to satisfy every taste.
Sustainability at Heart
Organised by Art Asia, the festival is committed to eco-friendly practices—supporting park preservation and sustainable operations.
Quick Details
- Where: Hoglands Park, Southampton
- When:
- Saturday 12 July: 12 pm–10 pm
- Sunday 13 July: 12 pm–6 pm
- Cost: Completely FREE, thanks to Arts Council England, Southampton City Council, Go! Southampton, Hampshire & IOW Constabulary, and Southern Brave for funding and sponsorship support.
Keep the Festival Free
- Please help us to keep the festival free, with a small donation to Art Asia. Your donation makes a difference!
Why You Can’t Miss It
Southampton Mela celebrates unity through culture—bringing international theatre, world-class music, family fun, and community pride into one spectacular weekend. Whether you’re dancing to bhangra, enjoying a crafts workshop, or discovering global cuisine, Mela promises unforgettable memories.
Keep an eye on Art Asia’s socials on Facebook and Instagram for more Mela updates.
See you in Hoglands Park!
Art Asia thanks Arts Council England and Southampton City Council for ongoing funding. This year’s Mela has been sponsored by Go!Southampton and Visit Southampton, by Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary, and the Sports Zone is sponsored by Southern Brave and ECB.
Southampton Mela Festival could not run without funding and sponsorship support. Please contact us on admin.mela@artasia.org.uk if you would like to support future activity.