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Next show · Sat 16 Jan 2027Krishna Leela & VYOMAMAST Mayflower Studios, Southampton · 2 – 5 PM · Free showAfter two full houses at the Diwali Mela, both productions come to the city centre for one afternoon.See the details ↓✦ Coming 2027 — a grander Diwali Mela at Thornden School, Chandler's Ford · dates announced soon ✦Up Next
Krishna Leela, directed by Sutapa Mukherjee, tells the story of Lord Krishna through dance, drama and music, performed by a cast of children and adults from our own community. VYOMA — Elements in Motion, directed by Haimanti Kumar, is fashion as theatre: a walk through the five elements in couture, colour and light.
Both were first seen at Southampton's Diwali Mela in October, where they filled the Sarah Moore Theatre twice. On Saturday 16 January they come to MAST Mayflower Studios on Above Bar Street (SO14 7DU). The show is free — there is no charge.
Free tickets will be released through the MAST Mayflower Studios box office. The booking link will appear here as soon as it is live.
Coming in 2027
Southampton's Diwali Mela is growing. Next year we bring a bigger, grander celebration to Thornden School in Chandler's Ford, across two venues on one site.
Want to be first to know, take a stall or come on board as a sponsor? Join our Facebook group or message Rajan.
Thank You, Southampton
Saturday 24 October brought wind, rain and two full houses. Browse the photo albums and highlight films below. Everyone who took part can get the original-size photographs with the team passcode.
A selection of photographs from both productions and the finale, to browse right here on the page.
Browse the albums ↓The Mela in two minutes, the Krishna Leela and VYOMA highlight films, and clips from the day.
Watch the highlights →Original-size photographs and the full show film, for everyone who took part. Use the passcode from the ESAC WhatsApp group.
Open the participants' album →Spotted yourself in a photo you would rather we took down? Tell Rajan on 07780 601835 and we will remove it. Diwali Mela 2026 event page →
Our Story So Far
Where it all began — our first spectacular Mela.
Highlights gallery coming soonKrishna Leela, VYOMA and our first Rath Yatra — two full houses, whatever the weather.
Photos, films & albums ↑…and many more celebrations to come. Watch this space!
Moments We Treasure
About ESAC Group
ESAC Group organises Southampton's most-loved cultural celebrations, raising funds for local causes like The Foodbank Angels of Southampton along the way. Our events are family-friendly, free to attend and open to everyone.