MELA: A Night Market meets Diaspora Dance Festival

Schedule

Sat, 10 May, 2025 at 04:00 pm to Sun, 11 May, 2025 at 02:00 am

UTC-04:00

Location

170 Eldridge St | New York, NY

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A cultural rebellion through sound, movement, and community.
About this Event

Welcome to THE MELA — a next-gen festival for the modern diaspora. This is a cultural homecoming. A reclamation. A renaissance.

Join us on May 10th as we transform Casa Duende into a portal—where heritage meets house music and every sound is a community celebration of who we are and where we come from.

MELA NIGHT MARKET: 4PM– 12AM
A dreamy bazaar featuring:

  • Homegrown brands, indie designers, and handmade goods
  • Diaspora street food + sweet treats
  • Rituals, art installations, and cultural readings
  • Moments to capture, stories to tell

This is your place to connect, shop, snack, and bask in sun-soaked creative energy.

DANCE FLOOR ACTIVATION: 7PM–2AM
When the sun dips, the volume rises. This is your call to move.

  • DJs spinning house, Afro-Caribbean bass, and Sufi electronica
  • A space where movement becomes our revolution
  • Lights, rituals, and surprise performances

Whether you’re there to rave or rebirth, come ready to release.


TICKETS
  • All night Access: Market + Party
  • What to bring:
    Your best energy, your crew, and an item to wear or carry that connects you to your roots.
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Where is it happening?

170 Eldridge St, 170 Eldridge Street, New York, United States

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Tickets

USD 45.00

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