Loughborough Mela is Back - Join Us on Sunday 9th August
29th Jul 2026
There's not long to go until Loughborough Mela 2026, and we're looking forward to welcoming everyone to another fantastic day celebrating the cultures, communities and diversity that make Loughborough so special.
Organised by Equality Action, the Mela has become one of the town's biggest annual community events, bringing together local residents, community groups, performers, businesses and organisations for a day filled with music, dance, food and celebration.
Whether you've attended every year or are planning your first visit, we hope you'll join us in Loughborough Market Place on Sunday 9th August.
What to Expect
Community stalls will be open from 10:00 am, giving visitors the opportunity to meet local organisations, charities and businesses, browse a variety of stalls and enjoy food from around the world before the entertainment begins.
The day's celebrations officially start at 11:45 am with a colourful procession led by the DEA Dhol Drummers, followed by the Official Mayor's Opening at 12:00 pm. From there, the stage will host an afternoon of performances showcasing the incredible talent and diversity within our communities.
Performance Programme
11:45 am – Procession with DEA Dhol Drummers
12:00 pm – Official Mayor's Opening
12:10 pm – DEA Dhol Drummers
12:25 pm – Nottingham Ukrainian Ensemble
12:50 pm – R&R Productions (Bollywood Dance)
1:00 pm – Dhamak Punjabana Di Giddha & Bhangra Group
1:10 pm – Leicester Maher Rass Girls (Traditional Gujarati Dance)
1:20 pm – Lacky C & Jonezy (Hip-hop/Grime)
1:40 pm – Prerona Mondal (Bengali Dance)
1:45 pm – Dhamak Punjabana Di Giddha & Bhangra Group
2:00 pm – Leicester Maher Rass
2:10 pm – Akshara Dance Group
2:20 pm – R&R Productions
2:30 pm – Amith Dey (Bengali & Indian Music)
2:50 pm – Prerona Mondal
2:55 pm – Leicester Maher Rass
3:10 pm – Akshara Dance Group
3:20 pm – R&R Productions
3:30 pm – Dhamak Punjabana Di Giddha & Bhangra Group
3:45 pm – Leicester Maher Rass
4:00 pm – Kadam Verma (Bollywood Singing)
4:20 pm – Akshara Dance Group
4:30 pm – Dhol Players and Band Baja
Performance times are approximate and may vary slightly.
Thank You to Our Partners
Events like Loughborough Mela are only possible thanks to the support of our partners and the organisations that share our commitment to bringing communities together.
A thank you to:
Help Us Spread the Word
We'd love your help in making this year's Mela our biggest yet.
Please consider sharing our event poster and social media post with your friends, family, colleagues and community groups. If you have access to a workplace, community venue, school, library or noticeboard, we'd really appreciate you printing the poster and displaying it to help more people discover the event.
Every share, display and conversation helps us reach more people and celebrate the incredible diversity of our local community together.
We can't wait to welcome you to Loughborough Market Place on Sunday 9th August. Come along, bring your family and friends, and enjoy a day of fantastic performances, great food, community stalls and a celebration of everything that makes Loughborough such a vibrant place to live.
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