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Bradford City Mela, sponsored by the University of Huddersfield and managed exclusively by Royale Festivals CIC, returns in 2026 with a lively weekend celebrating South Asian culture and Bradford’s communities across City Park and Centenary Square, bringing together live music, dance, food, arts, crafts, and family activities in a relaxed, welcoming setting. 

Visitors can enjoy stage performances, cultural displays, great food and drink, artisan stalls, creative activities, and dedicated community areas, creating a colourful festival atmosphere in the heart of the city.

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A friendly, colourful celebration for all — everyone welcome.

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Bradford City Mela

Type:Festival

City Park, Bradford, West Yorkshire, BD1 1HY

Opening Times

Season (1 Aug 2026 - 2 Aug 2026)
DayTimes
Saturday - Sunday12:00 - 20:00

What's Nearby

  1. City Park is a six-acre park in the heart of Bradford which contains the largest man-made…

    0.05 miles away
  2. Victorian cells, court and gallery telling the history policing, crime and punishment in…

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  3. Impressions Gallery is now closed to visitors as we prepare to leave our Centenary Square…

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  4. Sunbridgewells is an underground tunnel complex in the heart of Bradford

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  1. A brilliant music venue in Bradford

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  2. The National Science and Media Museum, in the heart of Bradford, explores the science and…

    0.15 miles away
  3. Funzy a unique inflatable theme park located at Leisure Exchange Bradford.

    0.25 miles away
  4. Bradford has a long and intriguing history dating from Saxon times. The city developed…

    0.29 miles away
  5. City Centre's hidden jewel set in attractive gardens. Visitors experience a warm…

    0.3 miles away
  6. Bradford's historic cemetery.

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  7. Peel Park offers tennis, bowling, a skate park, a flower garden, and a lake, making it a…

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  8. A primarily 17th century mansion house, containing period furnished rooms as well as…

    1.15 miles away
  9. Built in 1904 in Baroque style as an art gallery. Permanent collection of 19th and 20th…

    1.53 miles away
  10. Lister Park was crowned Britain's Best Park in 2006 and is also home to Cartwright Hall…

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  11. Bradford's Industrial Museum has permanent displays of textile machinery, steam power,…

    1.78 miles away
  12. Discover the beauty of nature at Harold Park in Low Moor! With spacious grounds, scenic…

    2.62 miles away
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