Loughborough Mela

11/08/2026

09/08/2026

09/08/2026

Set up is nearly done and the official opening soon. Come down and join in the fun of Loughborough Mela.

08/08/2026

🎉🌍 Just one day to go until Loughborough Mela! 🌍🎉

The countdown is on! Join us tomorrow, Sunday, 9 August, for a vibrant celebration of culture, community and creativity at Loughborough Mela.

Expect a fantastic day packed with:
✨ Live music and dance
🍛 Delicious food from around the world
🎨 Arts and crafts
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family-friendly activities
🎭 Cultural performances
💚 A warm welcome for everyone

Bring your family and friends and celebrate the incredible diversity that makes our community so special.

📅 Sunday 9 August

We can't wait to see you there!

07/08/2026

🎉 Only a few days to go until Loughborough Mela! 🎉

Get ready for a day packed with incredible live performances, vibrant cultural celebrations, delicious food, family activities and community spirit.

🗓️ This Sunday
🕙 Stalls open: 10am–5pm

Enjoy everything from energetic dhol drummers and colourful dance performances to live music from talented local and regional artists. It's a celebration of the many cultures that make Charnwood such a wonderful place to live.

Bring your family, invite your friends and join us for an unforgettable day!

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

🎉 It's almost time... Loughborough Mela is this Sunday! 🎉

Join us for a fantastic day celebrating culture, community, music, dance and delicious food! 🌍✨

🕙 Stalls open: 10am–5pm

🎭 Stage highlights include:
🥁 DEA Dhol Drummers
🎶 Nottingham Ukrainian Ensemble
💃 Bollywood, Gujarati, Bengali and Punjabi dance performances
🎤 Live music from Lacky C & Jonezy, Amith Dey and Kadam Verma
🎉 Plus the spectacular finale with Dhol Players & Band Baja!

Bring your family and friends, explore the stalls, enjoy incredible performances, and celebrate the diversity that makes our community so special.

📍 This Sunday
🕙 10am–5pm

We can't wait to see you there! ❤️

04/08/2026

The Final Countdown is On!

Just days to go until the Loughborough Mela 2026 returns this Sunday, 9th August!

📍 Loughborough Town Centre
⏰ From 10:00am (stalls open)
🎉 Official opening by the Mayor of Charnwood, Cllr Colin Hamilton

Join us for a fantastic day celebrating the rich diversity of our community with:

🌍 Live entertainment
🍛 Delicious food from around the world
🛍️ Community and market stalls
🎨 Arts & crafts
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Fun for all the family

Bring your family and friends and enjoy a day of culture, music, friendship and celebration. We can't wait to see you there!

Equality Action Charnwood Arts John Storer Charnwood Brahma Kumaris Charnwood Borough Council

05/05/2026

🌟Join us on Sunday, 9th August for a vibrant day of culture, community, and celebration in Loughborough Town Centre! 🌟

🎪Stall bookings are now open!
Spaces are limited and allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so don’t miss out. If you’re interested in booking a stall, email us at [email protected] to request a booking form.

🎤💃🏾 Calling all performers!
Want to showcase your talent ? We’d love to hear from you! Get in touch via email — we only have a few performance slots remaining.

Be part of an unforgettable day—secure your spot now!

Charnwood Arts Equality Action John Storer Charnwood Brahma Kumaris Charnwood Borough Council Fearon Hall