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Hi there,

*Nottingham Mela 2026  *

*Friday 11 September to Sunday 13 September*

*Nottingham Mela will be taking place from 11th* *– 13th* *September at 2 different venues. *Be sure to look out for events taking place at *NAE from 11th-12th September* [ [link removed] ] and the *grand finale at Wollaton Park on Sunday 13th September [ [link removed] ] * with a great line up of confirmed artists: *Kaafi & Arijit, Rahul Christian, Kay Kay & Co. Fusion Band, **Sanskriti Dhol Drummers, **Gemini Sounds and Indi Singh DJing and entertaining the crowds throughout the day plus **our headline artist, Navin Kundra...and...not forgetting our very own local talented students and tutors from the NAAC Music & Dance Academy! *A great line-up and an event not to be missed...

A multi award winning singer, songwriter, and performer, *Navin Kundra* has captivated audiences across the globe with his powerhouse vocals and electrifying stage presence. With multiple chart-topping singles, including hits like “Tere Liye”, “Mehbooba”, and the recent smash “Na Ja”, Navin has made history as one of the most successful British Asian artists in the UK. He has broken a Guinness World Record with his music and performed for King Charles and Queen Camilla at Buckingham Palace - a true icon who bridges East and West through his music. Get ready to be inspired and fully entertained, because when it comes to talent, passion, and star power, there’s no one quite like *Navin Kundra!*

The Nottingham Mela is the oldest national Mela in the UK. It is a festival of South Asian culture and that brings music, dance, visual arts, film, street entertainment, spicy cuisine, crafts, and stalls all in one place to entertain and engage all communities, children and families in a vibrant, colourful and memorable atmosphere.

Mela is a Sanskrit word meaning 'gathering' or 'to meet' or a Fair. It is used in the Indian subcontinent for all sizes of gathering and can be religious, commercial, cultural or sports.

This will be one the best weekend entertainment of the year - that will be enjoyed by all - A great family event with something for everyone!!!


Mela 2026 Artists

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NAAC Music & Dance Academy

NAAC Academy

Our NAAC Music & Dance Academy classes take place every Wednesday from 5:30pm-8:00pm @ Radford Academy, Denman Street West, Radford, Nottingham NG7 3FL. Come join us, for fitness, Yoga & Wellbeing at Wollaton and Newstead; or come along to learn a new dance move, an instrument, singing, make new friends and have some. Our Academy students are given the opportunity to participate at loads of local events organised by NAAC and other organisations...so come along and be that budding star! 

Many thanks to all our Academy students, tutors and artists who performed at our events in the Park in Nottingham. Everyone enjoyed the performances and we got lots of positive feedback from all.

Our Academy classes restart on Wednesday 2nd September, but we are hoping to have some extra classes in August for the upcoming performances at the Nottingham Mela. Please let us know if you would like to perform at these or any of our future events...

For full details, use this link to download the poster... [ [link removed] ]

Registration Form... [ [link removed] ]

September - December 2026 Term Dates... [ [link removed] ]

For directions to the Academy use this link...  [ [link removed] ]


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Events:

Nottingham Mela 2026 In The Park

Sunday 13 September 2026

Nottingham Mela is back for 2026, once again celebrating the art and culture of South Asia in a weekend of exciting events!

*Nottingham Mela takes place from Friday 11-12 September at the New Art Exchange [ [link removed] ] and the grand finale on Sunday 13 September at Wollaton Park. [ [link removed] ]* Come and enjoy live performances by leading artists, workshops, market stalls, the nostalgic scents of sizzling South Asian cuisine and much much more. All ages are Welcome.


We are proud to announce that our NAAC Music & Dance Academy tutors will be performing and holding tabla, dhol & dance workshops at the NAE on Saturday 12 September. *There's a great line-up planned at the New Art Exchange on the Friday and Saturday: An evening with SolOm, Mela Art Club, Dhol & Tabla workshop, Free Henna, Bollywood & Kathak Dance Workshop, Singer & Saxophonist Rahul Christian, Jungle Band from India, plus much more! See NAE website [ [link removed] ] for more details...*

Presenting the Mela at Wollaton Park on Sunday 13 September in collaboration with Nottingham Asian Arts Council, New Art Exchange and Gemini Sounds, Nottingham Mela will showcase Bollywood artists & performers, stalls, food, music & workshops.

*Date :* Sunday 13th September 2026

*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.

*BOOK TICKETS* [ [link removed] ]


Plan your visit [ [link removed] ] and see our accessibility page [ [link removed] ] for Wollaton Park.

*LOCATION: *Formal Gardens in Wollaton Park (Entry via the black gate at the front of the Hall) – *Postcode &* *Location for Sat Nav NG8 2AE*

*Parking:* Any standard parking area on site. Parking charges apply.

*Webpage for more details: Nottingham Mela - Wollaton Hall [ [link removed] ] *

Please let us know if you would like to have a stall at the Mela or if you'd like to volunteer at the event by clicking on the links below.

*To Book a Stall:*

Nottingham Mela 2026 Stall Booking Form [ [link removed] ]

Nottingham Mela 2026 Stall Booking Terms & Conditions [ [link removed] ] 

To register as a Volunteer please use these links:

NAAC Events Support Volunteer | Nottingham Together Volunteering [ [link removed] ]

Volunteer Registration Form Link [ [link removed] ]

*To Book Tickets:*

Book Mela Ticket for Sunday 13 September [ [link removed] ]
Mela 2026 [ [link removed] ]
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Ganesh Festival

Friday 25 September 2026

Once again, Ganesh ji is coming to Nottingham during* GANESHOTSAV. [ [link removed] ]*

The big day “VISARJAN” [ [link removed] ] ceremony is performed at Wollaton Park [ [link removed] ] with lots of music and fun for all ages.

*Date :* Friday 25th September 2026

*Arrive by :* 5.30 pm

*Procession starts at:* 6.00 pm

*PRICE: *£2.35 per person (includes booking fee) – Pre-booked tickets in advance apply.

Typically these events *sell out quickly. *No tickets sold on the day.

*Meeting point:* The courtyard (near parking at the top), Wollaton Park

*Parking:* Any standard parking area on site. Parking charges apply.

Plan your visit [ [link removed] ] and see our accessibility page [ [link removed] ] for Wollaton Park.

*BOOK TICKETS [ [link removed] ]*

Ganesh Festival [ [link removed] ]

Special Marathi Dhol players will also grace the occasion during the full procession from the Courtyard to the lake, followed by Food/Prasad.

Entry is on a first come first served basis in line with venue capacity, hence tickets must be booked in advance. £2.35 per ticket (includes booking fee).

*MORE DETAILS [ [link removed] ]*


*BOOK TICKETS [ [link removed] ]*

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SAVE THE DATE…

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Diwali Saturday 14 November 2026 at Nottingham Central Library [ [link removed] ]

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Diwali Sunday 15 November 2026 at Nottingham Castle [ [link removed] ]

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Yoga & Wellbeing at Wollaton Park [ [link removed] ]– First Sunday of each Month, 10am–11.30am. Price: £2 (plus booking fee). Parking charges apply. BOOK TICKET [ [link removed] ]

Booking in advance is required on a first come first served basis in line with venue capacity. In case of bad weather, the event may be inside on a first come first served basis only. For the sessions, the first 15/20 minutes of the Sunday will be Mindful Meditation and a warm-up of Yoga followed by the planned session for that week.


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Yoga & Wellbeing Newstead Abbey [ [link removed] ] – Third Sunday of each Month, 10am–11.00am. Price: £2 (plus booking fee). Site entry or parking charges apply. BOOK TICKET [ [link removed] ]  

 Booking in advance is required on a first come first served basis in line with venue       capacity. In case of bad weather, the event may be inside on a first come first served   basis only. For the sessions, the first 15/20 minutes will be Mindful Meditation and a   warm-up of Yoga followed by the planned session for that week.

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NAAC Membership

NAAC occasionally organise events at short notice, in particular where there is a guest artist or performer from abroad and we try our hardest to publicise these events as widely as possible, but to ensure that you do not miss out please regularly check your emails from us, if you are a member! If you are not a member please consider joining us...

*Individual Membership* [ [link removed] ]

Membership Fee for 2 Years: £10.00

Life Membership: £100.00 Individuals £150.00 Couples £50.00 Over 60’s

*_Organisation Membership [ [link removed] ]_*

Membership Fee for 2 Years: £20.00

Corporate Membership: £1000.00

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