Our Award Winning York Health & Arts Mela is a free event open to anyone who wants to learn more about NHS services, Voluntary sector services, the Arts and Performing sector, meet new people, enjoy music, arts, crafts and food from a diverse range of cultures and backgrounds in the heart of York.

The programme includes traditional displays of music/dance performances, with a range of stalls selling traditional food and other stands offering information and advice on services. York Health & Arts Mela is a family event appealing to all ages and ethnicities, with everyone welcome to come and enjoy the event in a relaxed atmosphere.

The next York Health and Arts Mela is on Sunday 11 May 2025, 10 am to 5 pm in York Museum Gardens and Exhibition Square.

Working in partnership with:

Arts Council England, York Museum Trust, Humber and North Yorkshire Care Partnership (ICB), North Yorkshire Police & Fire, Make it York and City of York Council.

We are delighted about winning a Community Pride Award for this this event in 2024 so embrace York Health & Arts Mela! Join the vibrant celebration of diversity infused with wellbeing and arts!

See our short video here:

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Our programme is below and please remember to complete our survey (which is below featured as a QR code); your feedback is important to us so we can continue to make any improvements to our event.

We can’t wait to see you there!