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The Big Birthday Is Coming…

We’re getting ready to party… because Belfast Mela turns 20 in 2026! Two decades of colour, culture, music, dance, food, and togetherness — and we’re planning a celebration to match across Belfast from 21 – 30 August. While we’re busy building the 2026 programme and our shiny new website, why not dive into last year’s Mela programme and relive the magic.

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24 August 2025, Botanic Gardens

Botanic Gardens became a global wonderland of music, dance, food and art.

16 August 2025, Belfast City Centre

Our carnival parade filled the city centre with colour and rhythm, finishing with a global party at City Hall.

17 – 23 August 2025

The party continued with a week long programme of events across the city.

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