Preston Mayor with community members highlighting the Mela celebration
Cultural Activities & Traditional Crafts
Experience hands-on cultural activities, traditional crafts, and interactive workshops designed for all ages. Discover creativity through art, design, and cultural expression.
Live Performances
Enjoy spectacular performances from talented artists showcasing both traditional and contemporary South Asian music and dance.
Preston City Mela Purpose
Mela in Preston has been operational for more than 28 years.
Its key beneficiaries will be people of all ages from the South Asian Heritage and other Commonwealth Heritage communities, including all sections of the diversity communities that reflect our society.
In addition, it will work with indigenous Communities for cross cultural exchange in art forms. Mela will use South Asian arts as a key enabler to promote community cohesion and break down cultural differences engaging people from all walks of life.
Preston City Mela Objectives
- Celebrating South Asian traditional arts, cultural and heritage at festivals and events in Preston, Lancashire and South Cumbria.
- It will provide opportunities to show case local South Asian artists at Mela Festivals/ Events.
- Provide tutoring and coaching opportunities for young people to learning South Asian traditional arts forms in music, dance and crafts.
- To use South Asian arts as a key enabler to promote community cohesion and break down cultural difference and engage people from all walks of life.
Mela Annual Festival/Events
This will ensure that South Asian traditional and cultural arts are incorporated into mainstream cultural; / arts-based activities to reflect the diversity of Preston, Lancashire and South Cumbria population
Mela Outreach Programme
This will be used to showcase South Asian cultural & traditional arts in settings for people who are unable to access mainstream Mela activities and promote inclusiveness
Why Preston City Mela Matters
Preston City Mela is more than an event. it’s a celebration of community, culture, and connection. It creates a welcoming space where people from all backgrounds come together to experience the richness of South Asian heritage through performances, workshops, and shared experiences.
Cultural Excellence
Community Engagement
New Connections
Preston City Mela Purpose
Mela in Preston has been operational for more than 28 years.
Its key beneficiaries will be people of all ages from the South Asian Heritage and other Commonwealth Heritage communities, including all sections of the diversity communities that reflect our society.
In addition, it will work with indigenous Communities for cross cultural exchange in art forms. Mela will use South Asian arts as a key enabler to promote community cohesion and break down cultural differences engaging people from all walks of life.
Preston City Mela Objectives
- Celebrating South Asian traditional arts, cultural and heritage at festivals and events in Preston, Lancashire and South Cumbria.
- It will provide opportunities to show case local South Asian artists at Mela Festivals/ Events.
- Provide tutoring and coaching opportunities for young people to learning South Asian traditional arts forms in music, dance and crafts.
- To use South Asian arts as a key enabler to promote community cohesion and break down cultural difference and engage people from all walks of life.
Mela Annual Festival/Events
This will ensure that South Asian traditional and cultural arts are incorporated into mainstream cultural; / arts-based activities to reflect the diversity of Preston, Lancashire and South Cumbria population
Mela Outreach Programme
This will be used to showcase South Asian cultural & traditional arts in settings for people who are unable to access mainstream Mela activities and promote inclusiveness
Upcoming
Preston City Mela
2026
Join us for an unforgettable celebration of culture, creativity, and community. Preston City Mela 2026 will feature live performances, cultural showcases, interactive workshops, and a vibrant festival atmosphere for all ages.
Young Talent
Developing Young Talent
We are committed to supporting young performers and creatives by providing them with a platform to showcase their abilities, build confidence, and grow their talents.
JOYUS
A celebration of happiness, energy, and shared experiences, bringing people together through vibrant performances and community participation
Everyone is Welcome
Preston City Mela is open to everyone. Families, communities, and visitors from all backgrounds are invited to enjoy and celebrate together in a friendly and inclusive environment.
Celebrate Difference
We celebrate diversity and promote cultural understanding by bringing together people from different backgrounds through art, music, and shared experiences.
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