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Date 17 - 23 August 2025
Extend your festival experience with MELA+, featuring a week long programme of cultural events across the city.
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Mela Day
Family Outdoors

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

Mela Carnival
Family Outdoors Spectacle

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.
Colour Procession
Family Outdoors

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!

Silk Road Supper Club
Food

Wednesday 20th August 7pm, Holohan's Pantry

Silk Road Supper Club

Step into the heart of North Africa for an unforgettable evening as the Silk Road Supper Club journeys to Tunisia.

Indian Block Printing Workshop
Art

Saturday 2nd August 1pm, Olive Tree House

Indian Block Printing Workshop

Create your own beautiful, hand-printed tote using traditional Indian techniques.

Baba Bollywood
Dance Family

Saturday 9th August 11am, Olive Tree House

Baba Bollywood

An immersive cultural dance experience for little ones and their grown-ups!

Friars, Fairies and Famine
Outdoors Storytelling Tours

Sunday 24th August 10am, Friar’s Bush Graveyard Gatehouse

Friars, Fairies and Famine

Step into a world where folklore meets history taking you unforgettable journey through Medieval and Victorian Belfast

Upcycled Warli Vase Workshop
Art

Saturday 9th August 1pm, Olive Tree House

Upcycled Warli Vase Workshop

Transform a simple glass jar into a stunning decorative vase inspired by Warli art — a traditional Indian tribal art form.

Yoga & Meditation
Wellbeing

Sunday 10th August 11am, Olive Tree House

Yoga & Meditation

Calming morning of gentle yoga and guided meditation with Christine

NIA Dance
Wellbeing

Tuesday 12th August 7pm, Olive Tree House

NIA Dance

Reconnect with yourself through a feel-good fusion of dance, martial arts, and healing practices.

Mosaic Coasters
Art

Sunday 17th August 1pm, Olive Tree House

Mosaic Coasters

Learn the timeless craft of mosaic art and create your own set of beautiful, functional mosaic coasters

Sound Bath Experience
Wellbeing

Sunday 17th August 11am, Olive Tree House

Sound Bath Experience

Join us for a serene and restorative sound bath experience led by Tessa Ann of The Sound Healing Spa.

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