Reading Mela

Reading’s Largest South Asian Event

Reading Mela 2025

Mark your calendars! The Reading Mela, a vibrant community festival celebrating the rich tapestry of South Asian music, culture, and food, is back for another exciting year!

Join us on Sat 2nd Aug and Sun 3rd Aug from 12pm to 7pm at Palmer Park, Reading RG6 1LF for a day filled with:

Live Music Extravaganza: Immerse yourself in the electrifying energy of live performances. From soulful grassroots music and captivating Bollywood DJ sets to the rhythmic beats of Punjabi Dhol, there’s something for every musical taste.
Cultural Delights: Witness the vibrant energy of Punjabi bhangra dancers, and the ethereal melodies of Indian classical music and be transported by the soulful singing of Qawwali.
A Shopper’s Paradise: Explore a diverse selection of shopping stalls brimming with unique treasures and handcrafted delights.
A Culinary Adventure: Tantalize your taste buds with a delectable array of authentic South Asian cuisine from our diverse world food stalls.
Family Fun Zone: Keep the little ones entertained with free activities and shows, including an Indian street circus and exciting fun fair rides.

Our 2025 Partners

Here are some of our partners that we’ve worked with.

READING MELA 2025

APACHE INDIAN

NAVIN KUNDRA

AG DOLLA

SALONI

HARMZ MATHARU

DEESH SANDHU

RANBIR DASKAI

MANJIT BOBBY

AMAJEET DESI

DHOL COLLECTIVE

QALANDAR QAWWALI BAND

JAGGI DHOLI

PAST ACTS @ READING MELA

RAGHAV

Veronica

sahara

SAHARA

Hunterz

Arminder Bobby

Shin DCS

H. Dhami

Jaggy D

Jaggi D

Rupi Dhillon

Amarjit Sidhu

Sonia Chohan

Indian Street Circus

How Can You Support Us?

Sponsor

If you have a business or organization that would like to reach out to a large and diverse audience, you can sponsor Reading Mela and get your name and logo featured on our website, flyers, banners, and stage.

Volunteer

If you have some time and skills to offer, you can join our team of volunteers and help us with various tasks, such as setting up, managing, and cleaning up the event.

Partner

If you have a group or association that shares our vision and values, you can partner with Reading Mela and collaborate with us on some aspects of the event, such as programming, marketing, or fundraising.

Donate

If you have some money to spare, you can donate to Reading Mela and help us cover the costs of the event, such as venue hire, equipment, security, and insurance.

Our Past Partners

Here are some of our partners that we’ve worked with.

Any Question?