Following its cancellation in 2020, the festival roared back to life last year, and saw hundreds of people brave the rain in Calverley Grounds.
Building on that momentum, this year’s programme will be the ‘biggest one yet,’ promised festival director Gurvinder Sandher.
The festival, which will fill Calverley Grounds from 12 noon to 6pm on Sunday, July 24, showcases arts and food from across the world.
This year’s Tunbridge Wells Mela will feature the borough’s own groups and artists, such as Uklear Fall Out, samba band Bloco Fogo, the Paul Dunton Orchestra, DJ Amit and Sahrudaya The West Kent Keralites.
Nine main acts will occupy the stage, but Gurvinder said: “Be sure to check out our one-of-a-kind off-stage activity, with international acts such as the Rajasthan Heritage Band and Circus Raj.”
Meanwhile, feasting remains an essential part of the fiesta, with ‘mouth-watering cuisine on offer from all around the world,’ he added.
“We are so excited to be bringing the Tunbridge Wells Mela Festival back.”
Cohesion Plus organises community Melas and culturally diverse festivals around the county of Kent, working in partnership with local artists.
Thanks to the event partners, RTW Together, Arts Council England, The Forum and Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, the Mela remains a free event, suitable for all ages.
The 16th Tunbridge Wells Mela Festival is on Sunday, July 24, in Calverley Grounds, at 12-6pm.
