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BELFAST MELA

Join us for a vibrant, week-long celebration as Belfast Mela returns from 16–24 August 2025, transforming the city into a global stage of colour, rhythm, and flavour.

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24 August 2025, Botanic Gardens

Join us at Botanic Gardens for the festival finale as it’s transformed into a global wonderland of music, dance, food and art.

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16 August 2025, Belfast City Centre

Soak up the party vibe as our carnival parade returns through the city centre finishing with global party in the grounds of City Hall.

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17 – 23 August 2025

Extend your festival experience with a week long programme of events across the city.

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WHAT'S ON

Sunday 24th August 12pm, Botanic Gardens

Mela Day

Join us at Botanic Gardens for the festival finale as it’s transformed into a global wonderland of music, dance, food and art

Saturday 16th August 12pm, Writers Square

Colour Procession

Be part of our colour procession across the city centre throwing colourful powders in a party atmosphere among friends!

Saturday 16th August 12pm, City Hall

Mela Carnival

The heart of the city will burst into life with a dazzling explosion of colour, music, and creativity as the Mela Carnival returns for its spectacular fourth year.

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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.