MANCHESTER MEGA MELA 2026

1st & 2nd August 2026 · Platt Fields Park, Manchester

One of the UK's biggest South Asian festivals, celebrating culture, music, food and community spirit.

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Something For Everyone

WHAT TO EXPECT

Live Performances

Top artists, DJs & cultural shows

Street Food

Delicious food from around the world

Shopping Bazaar

Unique fashion, gifts & handmade crafts

Family Fun

Kids rides, activities & entertainment

The Stage Is Yours

PERFORMER LINEUP

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Patangbazi

KITE FLYING

Sunday · Time to be confirmed

Watch the skies above the Mela burst into colour with Patangbazi — the much-loved South Asian tradition of kite flying. Bring the family and look up!

Colourful Asian kites
Kite flying at the festival
Kites in the sky

Opening Parade

JOIN THE PARADE

Our colourful opening parade sets off from Whitworth Park and makes its way down to Platt Fields Park, leading straight into the opening ceremony on the Main Stage.

1:00 PM

Whitworth Park

The parade sets off

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Wilmslow Road

Heading south towards Fallowfield

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Platt Lane

Turning towards the park

2:00 PM

Main Stage — Platt Fields Park

Opening ceremony

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