# Event Details - **Event Name**: Southampton's Diwali Mela 2026 — Free All-Day Entry - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Free all-day entry — Sat 24 Oct, Bitterne Park School. Krishna Leela & VYOMA shows: limited free gate tickets, first come first served.About this EventESAC Group invites you to Southampton's Diwali Mela 2026 — a free, family-friendly celebration of the festival of lights at Bitterne Park School. Wander the food and handicraft stalls, enjoy live cultural performances, and stay for a day filled with music, theatre and colour.Two exclusive shows, presented twiceKrishna Leela, a brand-new theatrical production directed by Sutapa Mukherjee, and VYOMA — Elements in Motion, a special-edition fashion show directed by Haimanti Kumar, are performed back to back at 11am and again at 3pm. Seats are free but limited, so please book the session you would like to attend — up to four seats per booking. Please book one show session only per group, so we can welcome as many families as possible.New for 2026 — the Rath Yatra and Grand ParadeAt 2pm the celebrations move outdoors for a magnificent 45-minute procession, joined by the cast of both shows. No booking is needed — simply gather along the route and enjoy the spectacle.Included with free entry• Cultural performances by SIACS• The Rath Yatra and Grand Parade at 2pm• Delicious food stalls and a handicraft market• Bollywood music from DJ Zaki• Free parking throughout the dayPlease note that general entry does not include a seat for the shows. If you would like to watch Krishna Leela and VYOMA, simply book the free 11am or 3pm session ticket on this page.Every celebration helps raise funds for The Foodbank Angels of Southampton. For the full programme, visit esac.uk. For stalls and sponsorship, contact Rajan on 07780 601835. Media partner: ArkSparks, part of Arkaya Venture Limited.Agenda🕑: 10:00 AMGates Open — Food Stalls, Handicraft Market & DJ Zaki🕑: 11:00 AMFirst Show — KRISHNA LEELA & VYOMA (pre-booked seats)🕑: 02:00 PM - 02:45 PMNEW — Rath Yatra & Grand Parade of the Show's Actors🕑: 03:00 PMSecond Show — KRISHNA LEELA & VYOMA (pre-booked seats)🕑: 05:00 PMMela Closes — Happy Diwali, Southampton! - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/southampton/southamptons-diwali-mela-2026-free-all-day-entry/100001999193910804 - **Event Categories**: fitness, Art, Theatre, Fashion, Festivals - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours - Location: Bitterne Park School, Southampton - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Southampton - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Bitterne Park School, Southampton - **lat**: 50.9301869 - **long**: -1.369959 - **full address**: Bitterne Park School, Southampton, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Southampton's Diwali Mela 2026 — Free All-Day Entry - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/acb24c34d257305c0387101ffd8eb3d3ddbd648f5aac05da9a20825216c1786b-rimg-w1200-h600-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1789506437 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Southampton's Diwali Mela 2026 — Free All-Day Entry being held? - **A:** Southampton's Diwali Mela 2026 — Free All-Day Entry takes place on Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 24 Oct, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Bitterne Park School, Southampton, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing Southampton's Diwali Mela 2026 — Free All-Day Entry? - **A:** Southampton's Diwali Mela 2026 — Free All-Day Entry is organized by ESAC Group. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Southampton's Diwali Mela 2026 — Free All-Day Entry is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Southampton, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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