A multi-cultural festival has announced its line-up for what organisers say is set to be one of its biggest years yet.
Middlesbrough Mela is set to return to Albert Park on Saturday, August 15 and Sunday, August 16, hosting two days of music, food and family fun.
The colourful Teesside celebration is one of the largest multicultural festivals in the North East, attracting around 50,000 people over the weekend.
It offers a mix of world-class music, local talent, street food, fashion stalls, and activities for all ages, and this year, entry to the festival is free.
Headlining the event is Punjabi superstar Miss Pooja, who will be joined by artists including Mumzy Stranger, Harbhajan Talwar, Veronica, Sona Walia, ARMA, and a Michael Jackson tribute act.
The performances will cover a range of genres from Bhangra and Bollywood to hip-hop and pop.
Away from the main stage, the Creative Village along the Avenue of Trees will offer a variety of workshops and hands-on activities for people of all ages.
Visitors can take part in dance taster sessions led by GemArts, Tees Dance, and Make My Day Events, and try graffiti-style banner tagging.
There will also be kite-making sessions led by disabled artists with outdoor charity Open Country, Middlesbrough Art Week will be on-site with free screen-printing workshops to create your own tote bag, and storytelling tents for a quieter environment with fairy tales and folklore.
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Families will find even more to do around Albert Park, with fairground rides and inflatables, and boating on the lake.
Organisers say this year’s free event is one that "you won’t want to miss."
The festival runs from 12.00pm to 7.00pm, with free parking on site and convenient bus links to Middlesbrough town centre and the surrounding area.
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