proudly presents

SOUTHAMPTON'S
DIWALI MELA

2026

A spectacular day of celebrations — food, crafts, music, theatre and the festival of lights, together as one community.

Sat, 24 October 2026 10 AM – 5 PM Bitterne Park School, Dimond Road, Southampton SO18 1BU

✦ FREE ENTRY · FREE PARKING ✦

Book Free Show Seats See the Day's Schedule

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A Spectacular Day of Celebrations

Celebrate Culture, Community & Togetherness

Everything you love about Diwali, all in one place.

DELICIOUS FOOD STALLS

Authentic flavours from our community's favourite kitchens and restaurants.

BEAUTIFUL HANDICRAFT STALLS

Handmade crafts, jewellery, clothing and festive treasures.

CULTURAL PERFORMANCES

Live dance and cultural showcases performed by SIACS.

BOLLYWOOD MUSIC

The best Bollywood beats all day long with DJ Zaki.

Theatrical Production

KRISHNA LEELA

A brand-new production directed by Sutapa Mukherjee

An enchanting stage retelling of Krishna's story — music, dance and drama brought to life for the whole family.

Shows at 11 AM & 3 PMFree · Pre-book

Special Edition Fashion Show

VYOMA

Elements in Motion — directed by Haimanti Kumar

Five elements. Endless inspiration. Fashion that moves, nature that speaks — experience the power of nature on the runway.

Shows at 11 AM & 3 PMFree · Pre-book

Both shows are presented twice so everyone gets a chance to enjoy them — with the spectacular Rath Yatra & Grand Parade in between.

Plan Your Day

The Day's Schedule

10:00 AM

Gates Open — Mela Begins

Food stalls, handicraft stalls and DJ Zaki's Bollywood beats all day.

11:00 AM

First Show — Krishna Leela & VYOMA Fashion Show

The first presentation of both exclusive shows. Free entry, pre-booked seats.

2:00 PM

Rath Yatra & Grand ParadeNew

A magnificent 45-minute procession with the parade of the show's actors — a first for Southampton!

3:00 PM

Second Show — Krishna Leela & VYOMA Fashion Show

The encore presentation for those who missed the morning show.

5:00 PM

Mela Closes

Until next year — Happy Diwali, Southampton!

Krishna Leela · VYOMA Fashion Show · 11 AM & 3 PM

Book Your Free Show Seats

Bookings are now open — free tickets via Eventbrite

Entry to the Mela is completely free — no tickets needed. The Krishna Leela and VYOMA performances are also free, but seats must be pre-booked.

11:00 AM

First Show — Krishna Leela & VYOMA

Reserved show seat · max 4 per order

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3:00 PM

Second Show — Krishna Leela & VYOMA

Reserved show seat · max 4 per order

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ALL DAY

Attend Diwali Mela Only

✓ Cultural performances by SIACS
✓ Rath Yatra & Grand Parade (2 PM)
✓ Delicious food stalls
✓ Handicraft stalls
✓ Bollywood music by DJ Zaki
✓ Free parking
✗ No reserved seat for the Krishna Leela & VYOMA shows

Please book one show session only per group — either 11 AM or 3 PM — so every family gets the chance to watch. And note: the Mela entry ticket does not reserve a seat for the Krishna Leela & VYOMA shows — pick a show session above if you want to watch them.