Everything you need to know as South Shields’ Ocean Road Mela returns for 2026
The Ocean Road Mela returns to South Shields this weekend.
The popular Ocean Road Mela is back in South Shields this Sunday (August 9) and members of the public are invited to get involved.
Just as with previous years, the event will look to celebrate different cultures within the community through a variety of different ways.
Members of the public attending the Mela can get involved with music, food, workshops, children’s activities, stalls, crafts, entertainment, and more.
South Tyneside Council has confirmed that there will be some road closures in place for South Shields town centre throughout the day of the event.
Between 11.30am and 6.30pm on August 9, Ocean Road will be closed to traffic from the junction with Anderson Street/Coston Drive to the junction with Seafield Terrace/Lawe Road.
South Tyneside Council has confirmed that diversions for motorists will be in place during the closure period.
To keep up to date with the Ocean Road Mela, visit: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560344234587.