20th Belfast Mela Festival

A spectacular week long programme of multicultural events is planned for this year’s special 20th  Belfast Mela Festival which starts with the magical Mela Carnival on Saturday 22 August, followed by outdoor theatre spectacle Earth Child on Sunday 23 August at Titanic Slipways and an exciting line-up of Mela Plus events all week culminating in the traditional Mela Day on Sunday 30 August at Botanic Gardens, Belfast.

The Belfast Mela is the largest celebration of cultural diversity on the island of Ireland and a  cornerstone of Belfast’s cultural calendar — a joyful, unifying experience where people from all communities come together in celebration. From sunrise to sunset, expect a packed programme of immersive, family-friendly, multi-sensory events that celebrate the spirit of inclusion and the beauty of our shared heritage across music, dance, wellness, food, art, storytelling and much more.

Tickets are available online now. Prices for Mela Day 2026 are: General - £12, Concession - £9 and Family - £24, plus booking fee via www.belfastmela.org.uk Children aged 0-4 are free. Earth Child is free to attend, but tickets must be booked in advance. Mela Carnival is free to attend, no tickets required. Full details of MELA+ events will be revealed shortly.

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