Sandwell & Birmingham Mela 2026 - Dates, Tickets & Lineup

Key Info

About

Sandwell & Birmingham Mela is a one-day South Asian music and culture festival held in Victoria Park, Smethwick, billed as the largest of its kind in Europe. The programme covers live music across multiple stages, dance, a food village, a shopping ba…

Website

birminghammela.com

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Genres

World

Date

26 July, 2026

Location

Smethwick, West Midlands

Size

Large · 20k-80k

Established

2011, Running 15 years

Vibe

A large, free-to-enter daytime event spread across Victoria Park, with most people moving between the main stage, food village and bazaar at a relaxed pace. Families are a constant presence throughout, and the mix of bhangra, Bollywood and qawwali keeps the main stage busy from the afternoon onwards.

Tags

parksprawlingone big crowdlazy afternoonssensible bedtimefamily-friendlyday tripperspacked in tightcome as you arefoodie destinationlots of food optionstrain-friendlycity-accessible

WHAT PEOPLE SAID ABOUT 2025

“Strong family day-out feel”

“Expect airport-style entry searches”

“Wide range of street food”

“Plan transport in advance”

“Bollywood to bhangra on one stage”

TicketsUpdated: 4 Apr 2026

Prices and availability are indicative. Always confirm on the official ticket page.

Buy Tickets

AdmissionSun 26 Jul

£3

Family TicketSun 26 Jul

£12

Recent NewsUpdated: 12 Apr 2026

lineup

Birmingham Mela 'Europe's biggest South Asian music festival' date announced for

It's said to be the biggest South Asian music festival in Europe and it's back in the Black Country for 2026.

msn.com·2 weeks ago

Huge music festival coming to Black Country - YouTube

A music festival anticipating thousands of visitors is returning to the Black Country this summer! The Sandwell & Birmingham Mela is ...

youtube.com·3 weeks ago

tickets

With tickets only £3, Europe’s biggest South Asian music festival returns to Bir

Sandwell & Birmingham Mela brings South Asian sights, sounds and smells to Smethwick, with desi artists, food village and shopping bazaar.

secretbirmingham.com·3 weeks ago

Birmingham Mela 2026 Brings Huge South Asian Celebration

The Sandwell and Birmingham Mela brings music, food and culture back this summer, celebrating South Asian culture.

desiblitz.com·3 weeks ago

Birmingham Mela 'Europe's biggest South Asian music festival' date ...

Birmingham Mela 'Europe's biggest South Asian music festival' date announced for 2026.

birminghammail.co.uk·3 weeks ago

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