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Glasgow Mela

Scotland's Biggest South Asian Festival

Three performers in colourful traditional costumes dance on stage with expressive hand gestures against a bright red decorative backdrop.

Celebrate Culture at Glasgow Mela 2026

Thank you to the thousands of people who joined us at Kelvingrove Park on Sunday 5 July for the Glasgow Mela 2026!

As a flagship event of the Glasgow 2026 Festival, we were delighted to bring you an upgraded line up of international music and spectacular performance. We also hosted a series of creative workshops, while festivalgoers soaked up the atmosphere of our legendary South Asian festival.

Nachhatar Gill

Narvas Stage
Pooja and Karan

Hamara Stage
Apna Sangeet

Narvas Stage

Food and Market Stalls

Participatory Programme

Come and try sports

History of Glasgow Mela

Based on the traditions of the Indian sub-continent the Glasgow Mela has evolved to become Scotland's biggest South Asian festival.

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Part of Glasgow 2026 Festival

This year, Mela is supported by the Glasgow 2026 Festival and includes a number of special commissions involving artists from around the Commonwealth.

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