https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/mela/Recent content in mela on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usSun, 19 Jul 2026 06:17:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/birmingham-mela-2026-everything-you-need-to-know/Sun, 19 Jul 2026 06:17:00 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/birmingham-mela-2026-everything-you-need-to-know/The Sandwell & Birmingham Mela returns in 2026, promising to be bigger and better than ever. Recognized as Europe’s largest South Asian cultural festival, it is expected to draw a crowd of around 50,000 people to Victoria Park in Smethwick. Mark your calendar for Sunday, July 26, when the festival gates open at noon and the celebrations continue until 8pm. Victoria Park, located on Smethwick High Street (B66 3NT), will be the vibrant hub of music, dance, food, and cultural activities.