Sandwell & Birmingham Mela 2024: programme, tickets, funfair, bazaar and more at Britain’s biggest mela

Thousands of people are expected at the spectacular summer event which is organized in association with TATA Consumer Products.

Some of the biggest music and film stars from the UK and abroad will be performing on the main stage in Smethwick’s Victoria Park.

Other entertainment includes a food village with some of the most delicious food from around the world, a shopping bazaar, fun fair, arts village and you’ll get to see some local talent on the Showcase stage.

Early bird tickets are still available as I write on Monday (July 8) afternoon priced from £3. You can buy it here: Sandwell & Birmingham Mela. Here is a little more information.

What to expect at the Sandwell & Birmingham Mela at Victoria Park in Smethwick

Although he reaches the main stage

Since it was first staged in 2011, the Mela has attracted some of the biggest names in entertainment from India and Pakistan, including Indian singer Guru Randhawa and Pakistani composer Bilal Saeed and playback singer Jyotica Tangri.

Here is a list of the documents confirmed so far:

Sunanda Sharma

Harshdeep Kaur

Yasir Hussain

Guru Randhawa

Bilal Saeed

Jyotica Tangri

Karan Sehmi

Sukshinder Shinda

Rafaqat Ali Khan

Presentation stage

This stage will highlight rising stars from local to global talent.

What else is happening at Sandwell & Birmingham Mela 2024?

The Mela will have a wide range of activities such as a huge fun fair including dodgems, floats to white knot rides; visual, aerial, street theater and walkabouts; arts and crafts workshops, visual interactive activities, dance workshops; a bazaar with shops from local businesses to international brands, bringing specials, discounts and exclusive lines of clothing, jewelry, health and beauty; and a food village with South Asian, British, Chinese and many other cuisines.

When do the gates open?

Victoria Park is located on Smethwick High Street. Gates open at 12:00pm and the event closes at 7:00pm on both days – Saturday and Sunday, July 13th and 14th. There will be no re-admission. Please make sure you have everything you need before entering.

Road closures and how to get to the Mela

There will be road closures around the event, so pick-up and drop-off will not be possible near the park. Please use public transport where possible.

On foot: Entrance to the park is through the High Street gate next to Smethwick Council house.

By bus: The following bus route passes by the park: 80, 87, 89, 53, 55.

With train: The nearest station is Smethwick Rolfe Street.

By car: There is limited parking at Victoria Park. It will cost you £8 a day to park your car here.

Where can I get tickets?

Tickets are £2 per day. You can buy tickets online from the Birmingham Mela website or pay on the gate. People are encouraged to buy tickets online to avoid queues. You can book it here: Sandwell & Birmingham Mela