THAT'S A WRAP!

The curtain has closed for another year on Mela, as we presented a week long wonderland of world music, dance, food and art finishing with our spectacular festival weekend at Botanic Gardens sponsored by Sensata Technologies.

 

We’ll see you in 2024! 

MELA DAY

27 August 2023, Botanic Gardens

Botanic Gardens was transformed into a global wonderland of music, dance, food and art for the festival finale.

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MELA CARNIVAL

19 August 2023, Belfast City Centre

The streets came along with colour as our 2nd carnival parade returned through the city centre finishing with global party in the grounds of City Hall.

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MELA COLOURS

26 August 2023, Botanic Gardens

Thousands of people, dressed in white, descended onto Botanic Gardens, for a vivid, powder-throwing multi-colour frenzy.

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MELA+

20 – 26 August 2023, Across the City

Visitors enjoyed an extended festival experience with MELA+, featuring a week long programme of cultural events across the city.

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2023 FESTIVAL SNAPS

We love our city and our planet. Find out more about the steps we are taking to become more sustainable through our new Green Mela initiative.

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Show your support for our growing cultural diversity by becoming a Friend of Mela and enjoy a range of corporate benefits for your business.

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Accessibility

We want to make your visit to Mela as easy and enjoyable as possible. Find out more about our access arrangement at this year’s festival.