4th Annual MELA
Date: Saturday, July 11, 2026
Time:12:00 - 8:00PM
Venue: Chicago Women’s Parks & Gardens
Address:1801 S. Indiana Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Kalapriya’s annual summer Mela is back! Join us for a fantastic day of fun with South Asian music, dance, food, and crafts! Experience incredible performances by local, national, and international musicians and dancers, taste some authentic food, enjoy arts and crafts, shop at local retail vendors, and wear some body art from henna artists!
Announcing…the 2026 Mela Lineup!
Chicago Kalakshetra
The Kalapriya Dancers
Harini Nilakantan
Shruthi & Harsha
Ochin Pakhi
Radia Ali
Aikyam
Thiruvathira
Ichha Chhetri
Lehra Lehra
Rice & Curry
Araliya
DJ Renzil’s Bollywood Dance Party!
We are excited to welcome the following vendors to this year’s Mela
Siri Indian Restaurant
DJ Renzil Baretto
Kashmir Kupcakes
Kaira Kollection
Be Unique
Riwaaz Jewels
Decor Marigold
Wild Janam
Neet Breads
Magic of Mehendi
Mukesh
Interested in performing at this year’s summer Mela?
Artist Submissions for the 2026 Mela are now closed.
Interested in volunteering at the Mela? Click the link below…
Interested in becoming a vendor?
Vendor Applications for the 2026 Mela are now closed.