Our Five Nations
A blend of South Asian Culture
At MMM, our utmost priority is the health and safety of everyone involved in the Mela, from the attendees to the artists, volunteers, stall holders, technicians etc.
We are excited to announce that the Manchester Mela will be held on 13th and 14th September 2025.
11am – 7:30pm both days.
We are aware that this is an event which many of you are looking forward to. We are ensuring that everyone’s safety and the risk involved is managed effectively, so you can enjoy the Mela weekend with peace of mind.
We hope to see you all there for a vibrant and joyous celebration!
PLEASE BE ADVISED
From 13 September, 06:00 to 14th September 23:59, the following roads will be restricted to residents’ parking only for the Manchester Mega Mela.
-Platt Lane from Wilmslow Road to Yewtree Road
-Whitmore Road from Yewtree Road to Cul-De-Sac-End
-Brighton Grove from Wilmslow Road to Birch Grove
-Ealing Avenue from Platt Lane to its Cul-De-Sac-End
-Heald Place from Platt Lane to Eileen Grove West
-Mabfield Road from Wilmslow Road to its Cul-De-Sac-End
-Furness Road from Wilmslow Road to Albion Street
-Riga Street from Langley Road to Landcross Road
-Yew Tree Road from Hart Cross to Platt Lane
-Norman Road from Wilmslow Road to Birch Grove
-Eileen Grove from Platt Lane to Eileen Grove West
-St. Ives Road from Platt Lane to Cal-De-Sac-End
-Langley Road from Wilmslow Road to Mayfield Road
-Cawdor Road from Wilmslow Road to Albion Street
-Landcross Road from Wilmslow Road to its Cul-De-Sac-End
-Hart Lane from Wilbraham Road to Yew Tree Road
-Platt Brook Close to Hart Road to End
If you are attending the event, parking is available at Platt Fields Park (via Platt Lane) – Cost: £5 per vehicle.
Resident Parking Permit Enquiries
Please contact :
07734759577
0161 256 4518
admin@manchestermela.co.uk
About Manchester Mega Mela
Manchester Mega Mela (MMM) is the largest Mela in the North of England – it has been established since 2003 and takes place successfully each year. Music, dance, food and traditional arts and crafts bring the sights, sounds and spicy aromas of South Asia to Platt Fields Park, Manchester. The Mela is a two day fun-filled event which takes place in the summer.
The Executive Committee comprises representatives of the five South Asian nations – Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
MMM has featured in the Sunday Times as part of their top 100 summer days out in 2017, been awarded Winner of the Festival of the Year award in 2017 and nominated for the prestigious Oracle Award and also UK Bhangra award in 2019.
Manchester Mega Mela Performances
Main Stage
The Main Stage programme of MANCHESTER MEGA MELA 2025 will be hosted and presented by Sunrise Radio. Previous hosts have included BBC Asian Network, Brit Asia TV, DM Digital & ZEE TV.
Stalls
A huge selection of food stalls will be serving a mouth-watering range of authentic South Asian food. Trading stalls will also offer a wide range of products from traditional and contemporary clothing to music and crafts.
Chai Serai Marquee
With a chai cafe and seating provisions, gives the mela-goers an opportunity to relax and enjoy a community led stage programme of classical, contemporary dance and music. Performances by local school children are an added attraction. It also includes classical and contemporary dance items in addition to vocal and instrumental music.
Arts & Crafts
The Arts and Crafts marquee provides an opportunity for non-performative emerging artists of South Asian origin to display their talents and for the mela goers to participate in the various workshops. In the past, the programme has included traditional crafts such as rangoli, henna painting, face painting, block printing, etc.
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Give us a call or send us an email at: enquiries@manchestermela.co.uk to find out more information.
Alternatively, click the button below and fill in our online form so we can call you back!
Promote Your Organisation Here
Reach A Captive Market
Give us a call or send us an email at: enquiries@manchestermela.co.uk to find out more information.
Alternatively, click the button below and fill in our online form so we can call you back!
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