Circus acts, dance and music will bring the city alive this Bank Holiday weekend when the Newcastle Mela returns to Exhibition Park.
The annual celebration of South Asian culture is an open-to-all festival which lays on a two-day programme of free treats that attracts up to 40,000 visitors over its run. And this year's family festival will play out from August 28-29 with entertainers including singers and musicians.
Besides international acts, local groups are also heavily involved in the festival which showcases the likes of Pakistani, Bengali and Indian cultures. Food is a big part of the celebrations and visitors will be able to explore a range of hot and cold dishes at stalls spread throughout the city festival site.
