Mela Festival – Saturday 12 July

On Saturday 12 July join us for Touchwood’s first ever Mela festival with a vibrant day of music, dance, food, and family fun, in partnership with Solihull Seva.

Taking place across Theatre Square and Jubilee Walk, the event features Bhangra and dhol workshops, a magic show, live cooking demos, and performances from Ace Jalaf, DJ Mix Singh, Drum Culture, DJ Jeeves, and headliner Dr Zeus.

Enjoy arts & crafts, henna, face painting, games, raffles, and a lively dance-off finale with a prize for the best dancer. Bring the whole family for a colourful, cultural celebration—everyone’s welcome!

10.30am            Kids arts & crafts (inside) 

10.30am            Kids dholi/drums workshop (outside) 

11.00am            Bhangra workshop with Dance Bhangra (outside) 

11.30am            Magic show with Ben Hunt (outside) 

12.00am            Live cooking demonstrations (outside) 

1.15pm              Welcome speech from Solihull Seva & Mayor (outside)

1.30pm              Ace Jalaf (outside) 2.00pm    DJ Mix Singh (outside) 

2.30pm              Drum Culture (outside) 

3.00pm              DJ Jeeves (outside) 

3.30pm              Dance Bhangra (outside) 

4.00pm              Dr Zeus (outside) 

4.30pm              Announcement of raffle prize winners (outside) 

5.00pm              Let’s dance – prize for the best dancer (outside)