- info@middlesbroughmela.co.uk
- Albert Park Middlesbrough TS1 3LB
- 07776 21 00 66
Join us for a high-energy showcase of Kabaddi, one of the world’s oldest and fastest-growing contact sports. Combining speed, strength, & strategy. Kabaddi is a thrilling spectacle and a celebration of South Asian sporting heritage.
Cool, charming and very cheeky, Nutkhut’s stilt-walking Maharajahs are the authentic Indian princes of posing. Towering above the crowd, these regal showmen bring a decade of stilt-walking mastery to Middlesbrough Mela 2026, performing throughout the weekend, packed with playful swagger, colour and comedy families will truly love.
Step inside Borderlands’ Tuk Tuk – a unique artwork inspired by the richly decorated truck art of Pakistan, celebrating creativity, heritage and community.
Co-created by artists and communities in Middlesbrough, Bradford and Rawalpindi, Pakistan, the Tuk Tuk blends traditional truck art with local stories, poetry and landmarks, creating a colourful celebration of place, identity and connection across cultures.
Middlesbrough Art Week will be joining Middlesbrough Mela for an afternoon of fun, free workshops!
Come along for FREE workshops for all ages and learn screen printing techniques.
Artists will be on hand to guide you through the making process to create a unique tote bag for yourself.
Find out more about all the free creative workshops and family friendly activities happening during Middlesbrough Art Week here: Summat For The Bairns
SYSTEMIC Choir! Sing Your Song True Equality Matters Inclusive Choir. We believe in the power of diversity, and we strive to make a difference wherever we go. We are passionate about creating a society that embraces everyone.
Get creative with Middlesbrough based arts company, Story & Studio at this Middlesbrough Mela!
Tagging banners and Doodle Cube! Join the team and take part in some interactive workshops, learn how to create your own graffiti style ‘tag’ on fabric or take part in our community Doodle Cube (a massive box, which is screaming to be drawn on!)
Grab your dancing shoes and join us for a weekend of taster dance workshops in our Creative Village. We have everything from Gem Arts delivery Bollywood Dancing sessions to our friends over at Tees Dance giving you a taster in Afro Beats and Hip Hop styles! We are so excited for this!!!
Get creative at MelaCraft, Nutkhut’s all-day family workshop at Middlesbrough Mela 2026. Learn South Asian block printing, try vibrant mela-inspired craft activities, and take home a colourful keepsake, it’s fun, hands-on and perfect for all the family. Drop in any time, no booking required, stay as long as you like.
If you feel the need to escape the hustle and bustle of the weekend, why not join us for a story or two at the story telling tent? From folklore to fairy tales and everything in between, our wonderful story tellers will be there to delight audiences both young and old alike.
All family activities can be found in Middlesbrough Mela’s Creative Village along the Avenue of Trees ( Dorman Museum end) in Albert Park
Other family activities include – Fairground and Inflatables, Bollywood rollers disco at Albert Park Roller Rink, Boating Lake will be open 11- 3pm , pop over to Dorman Museum or check out one of the amazing play grounds across the site.
