Festival of Lights: Utilita Bowl Joins Southampton’s Diwali Mela Festival

The vibrant Festival of Lights is coming to Southampton this autumn with the Diwali Mela Event, taking place on Saturday 11th October 2025, from 10am – 5pm at Oasis Academy, Lords Hill, Southampton, SO16 0XN.

This free community event will celebrate Diwali, bringing together families, friends, and cultures for a day filled with colour, tradition, and joy. Guests can look forward to an array of attractions, including a spectacular theatrical staging, dazzling fashion show, diverse cultural stalls, and much more.

As part of the celebrations, Utilita Bowl will have a presence in the festival’s retail space, where visitors can engage with a range of activities and promotions. A step and repeat backdrop, pull-up banners, and flyers will highlight the highly anticipated India fixture at Utilita Bowl, while an exclusive competition will give attendees the chance to win a pair of hospitality tickets to the match.

A Celebration of Culture and Community:

The Diwali Mela is not only a joyful celebration of one of the world’s most cherished festivals but also an opportunity to encourage cultural exchange and community togetherness across Southampton.

Utilita Bowl is proud to take part in this vibrant festival, strengthening ties with the local community and sharing in the celebrations of light, unity, and tradition.

For more details and free tickets, visit the Eventbrite page here