Events
Mela Festival
The Arts Bazaar
Sunday 13th July 2025,
Hoglands Park in the heart of Southampton.
The festival will open on Saturday 12th July 12pm with performances starting at 12pm,
final act on the main stage running until to 9pm.
Sunday will be a community day with activity from 12pm to 6pm.
Running for two decades, the Southampton Mela Festival now attracts around 30,000 thousand people per year from along the South coast to enjoy a fusion of music, dance and family activities, all of an international flavour from world-class artists. We have built a reputation as a great family day out with plenty of entertainment and activities for young and old plus entrance is free, as are most of the family focused activities. The festival is the largest free festival in the region, attracting international artists to its three stages, hosting arts, craft, music and dance workshops, and providing delicious world food stalls.
https://artasia.org.uk/mela-festival/
Hampshire Open Studios
Saturday 16th - Monday 25th August 2025
25 The Tyleshades, Romsey, SO51 5RJ
10-5pm daily
Over 250 original artworks (+prints, cards, etc) created by Leo Deville, Richard Paul and guest artists.
Atmospheric landscapes, sculptural ceramics, garden ornaments and much more to see.
All set within a tranquil and beautiful garden.
https://hampshireopenstudios.org.uk/artists/romsey/item/richard-paul-leo-deville
Hampshire Open Studios
The Keepers Artists Collective
Saturday 23rd - Monday 25th August 2025
The Design Chapel, Cemetery Road, Southampton, SO15 7AF
11-4pm daily
An artist collective consisting of members (and guest artists) working in a range of mediums and styles.
We will be displaying paintings, ceramics, sculpture, willow, photography and jewellery. Refreshments available.
https://hampshireopenstudios.org.uk/artists/southampton/item/the-keepers-artist-collective
Bedford Place Festival
The Keepers Artist Collective's stall
Sunday 22nd June 2025
Bedford Place & Carlton Place, Southampton, SO15 2, 11am-6pm
Get ready for the most bodacious bonanza of the year, created and curated by the local community!
Feast your eyes on some of the best market stalls, local mobile food trucks, while BP Fest entertains with Lindy Hop dancers,
Still Moving DJs, live music and so much more.
AND FAMILIES! This year we'll be hosting kids circus activities, face painting, crafts and loads more.
https://www.facebook.com/events/1042579644543951/?active_tab=discussion