Nottingham Mela 2026
Presenting the Mela at Wollaton Park in collaboration with Nottingham Asian Arts Council, New Art Exchange and Gemini Sounds.
Nottingham Mela will showcase Bollywood artists & performers, stalls, music & workshops.
Mela in the Park
Date : Sunday 13th September 2026
Location: Wollaton Park
Time: 12 pm – 5 pm (last admission 4 pm)
PRE-BOOKING PRICE: £2.35 per person (including booking fee) – Pre-booked tickets in advance apply. (parking charges apply).
ON THE DAY PRICE: £5.50 per person (including booking fee) – On the day tickets are not guaranteed as subject to capacity. Booking in advance is recommended.
Typically these events sell out quickly, any additional walk up tickets are not guaranteed and are subject to venue capacity decided on the day.
Performance Timetable
- 12 - 12:10 PM
- Compere Welcome
- 12:15 - 1:20 PM
- Kaafi Mahmoud & Arijit Sen
Rahul Christian Saxophone + Vocal
- 1:30 - 2:15 PM
- NAAC Music & Dance Academy Students Showcase with Local Artists:
Sashwati and Vocal Students
Ankita and Kathak Students
Harkiran and Tabla Students
Pav and Dhol Students
Bollywood Tutors & Students
Ketki and Flute Students
Rahul Christian Saxophone + Vocal
- 2:30 - 4:00 PM
- Kay Kay & Co Fusion Band
- 4:20 - 4:55 PM
- Navin Kundra
- 5 PM
- End of event
LOCATION: Formal Gardens in Wollaton Park (Entry via the black gate at the front of the Hall) – Postcode: NG8 2AE
Parking: Any standard parking area on site. Parking charges apply.
Plan your visit and see our accessibility page for Wollaton Hall & Deer Park.
Location for sat nav for Wollaton Hall & Deer Park: NG8 2AE
For activities for NOTTINGHAM MELA at NEW ART EXCHANGE
11th – 13th September 2026
MELA 2026: AN EVENING WITH SOLOM – YOGA + BREATHWORK + SOUNDBATH
Friday 11th September (6.30 pm – 8 pm)
At New Art Exchange
MELA 2026: AN EVENING WITH SOLOM – LIVE PERFORMANCE + BOLLYWOOD DANCING
Friday 11th September (8 pm – 11 pm)
At New Art Exchange
MELA 2026: SINGER & SAXOPHONIST RAHUL CHRISTIAN
Saturday 12th September (5 pm – 6 pm)
At New Art Exchange
MELA 2026: BOLLYWOOD DANCE WORKSHOP
Saturday 12th September (2 pm – 3 pm)
At New Art Exchange
Grand Finale for Mela in the Park
at Wollaton Park
