Southampton Mela Festival

22/07/2026

We're delighted that this year's Southampton Mela has also been featured by the BBC, celebrating the vibrant atmosphere and the coming together of our diverse communities through music, dance, food, and culture.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, performed, volunteered, partnered with us, and helped make the event such a memorable success. Your support is what makes Southampton Mela so special. ❤️

Read the BBC coverage here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq89v90lpq3o

Hoglands Park hosts weekend of music, dance and food at the Mela Festival.

21/07/2026

What an incredible weekend! 🎉

We're delighted to see the Southampton Mela featured in the Daily Echo, highlighting the fantastic atmosphere, amazing performances, delicious food, and the thousands of people who came together to celebrate culture and community.

A huge thank you to everyone who attended, performed, volunteered, exhibited, sponsored, and supported this year's festival. You made it a truly unforgettable event! ❤️

Read the full article here: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/26292846.thousands-flock-park-hugely-popular-southampton-mela/

Southampton Mela festival has drawn tens of thousands of people to the heart of the city.

21/07/2026

Have you lost something at the Mela?

If you've misplaced any personal belongings during the event, please get in touch with our Lost Property team. We'll do our best to help reunite you with your items.

📧 Email: [email protected]
📞 Phone: 07538 564734

When contacting us, please include a description of the item, where you think it was lost, and your contact details.

Thank you, and we hope to help you find your belongings soon!

20/07/2026

🎉 Thank you for joining us at Southampton Mela Festival!

We hope you had an amazing time celebrating music, dance, food, culture and community with us.

If you came along, we'd love to hear what you thought. Your feedback helps us make future Melas even better.

Please take a couple of minutes to complete our short survey: https://www.illuminate-data.org.uk/survey/czxfcc

Thank you for being part of this year's celebration—we can't wait to see you again next year! ✨

19/07/2026

THAT’S A WRAP!

Our hearts (and honestly, our stomachs) are completely full.The Mela has always been about bringing people together through music, dance, food, and culture—and this year, you all blew us away.

We’re going to go rest our feet now, but we want to hear from you! What was your absolute favorite moment of Mela 2026? ✨
Until next year, Southampton. Thank you for making it unforgettable. 💖

19/07/2026

The food at is absolutely 10/10!

Comment below if you tried some 🤤

19/07/2026

Are you loving the activities Southampton?

19/07/2026

Swipe to see some of the lovely performers ✨💖

The last few hours at Southampton Art Mela Festival!

Please share this post if you spot yourself or someone you know!!

19/07/2026

Warning: You will want to buy absolutely everything here. 🛍️✨

If you love finding unique pieces, stunning jewellery, traditional bags, and gorgeous independent artwork, the Art Bazaar at Hoglands Park (Southampton Art Mela) is your absolute paradise today.

19/07/2026

Pure creativity in motion. 🎨✨ Swipe through to see some of the incredible masterpieces being brought to life inside the Art Tent today!