# Event Details

- **Event Name**: GemArts Masala Festival – Mini Mela
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am – Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us as we round off Masala Festival's 10th anniversary with our much-loved Mini Mela – a joyful, family-friendly celebration of creativity, culture and community. 

Enjoy a colourful mix of activities inspired by the rich traditions of the Indian sub-continent, including Bollywood dance workshops, block printing, Rangoli art, kite making, pottery, face painting and beautiful henna designs. With delicious Indian food on offer too, it's the perfect way to spend a summer Sunday.

Come for the fun, stay for the flavours, and help us celebrate a decade of Masala magic. 

FREE event - just drop in. 

Presented by GemArts.


ABOUT MASALA FESTIVAL

GemArts' award-winning Masala Festival returns from 13th – 19th July for its 10th anniversary, bringing a vibrant mix and blend of the finest South Asian arts and culture to the North East. Enjoy an incredible programme of performances, exhibitions, events, workshops, talks, pop-ups, and of course, delicious Indian food in venues, places and spaces across the region. Don't miss this special milestone year! 

For the full Masala Festival 2026 programme, visit www.gemarts.org/whatson
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/gateshead/gemarts-masala-festival-mini-mela/200030086392149
- **Event Categories**: festivals, workshops, art, exhibitions, dance, fine-arts, entertainment, bollywood-parties, pop-ups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 161

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Gateshead
- **state**: EN
- **country**: United Kingdom
- **location**: Bensham Grove Community Centre
- **lat**: 54.9519914535
- **long**: -1.616844228
- **full address**: Bensham Grove Community Centre, Gateshead, United Kingdom

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is GemArts Masala Festival - Mini Mela being held?
  - **A:** GemArts Masala Festival - Mini Mela takes place on Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 11:00 am to Sun, 19 Jul, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Bensham Grove Community Centre, Gateshead, United Kingdom.
- **Q**: Who is organizing GemArts Masala Festival - Mini Mela?
  - **A:** GemArts Masala Festival - Mini Mela is organized by GemArts.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** GemArts Masala Festival - Mini Mela is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Gateshead, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 160+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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