Glasgow 2026 Festival

As a key event of the Glasgow 2026 Festival, which is transforming the city into a summer-long cultural showcase before, during and after the Commonwealth Games, Mela will feature standout performances and special commissions by artists from around the Commonwealth.

As Glasgow gets ready to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games, the King’s Baton will visit this year’s Mela as part of the King’s Baton Relay to celebrate Team Scotland, Scottish sport, the Commonwealth, Scottish culture and the Games itself. The baton will be presented on the Navras Stage at approximately 3.05pm during a performance of Eadarinn, a new collaboration exploring Scottish and South Asian identity.

The event will also offer various creative workshops and interactive events. The activities in the main Mela workshop tent include a Commonwealth Games-related craft session from 12-2pm, which gives people a chance to make their own medals.

Glasgow 2026 mascot Finnie will also make an appearance during the visit of the King’s Baton. Make sure to look out for her around the park.