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Hopetown Mini Mela

Saturday 31st May 2025

Hopetown Mini Mela

GemArts Mini Mela is headed to Hopetown! A colourful and creative day out for the whole family with arts, music and dance workshops for all ages. 

Masala Festival: Songs of the Bulbul

Monday 14th July 2025

Masala Festival: Songs of the Bulbul

Nightingales, or “Bulbuls”, hold a special place in Persian culture, with their song representing a spiritual seeker, yearning for union with the divine. Their passionate songs are often directed towards the rose, symbolising both earthly beauty and the divine beloved and highlighting the pursuit of spiritual enlightenment.  GemArts launches Masala Festival 2025 with Songs of ...

Masala Festival: Death Magic by Sofia Barton

Monday 14th July 2025

Masala Festival: Death Magic by Sofia Barton

Death Magic" offers a poignant journey through the intersection of neurodivergent experience and the rich tapestry of Punjabi perspectives on death, ancestry, and the enduring power of memory. This deeply personal exhibition by Sofia Barton presents a compelling collection of drawings, ethereal cyanotypes on glass, evocative paintings, and symbolically decorated rehals. These diverse mediums ...

Dabbawal x Masala Festival 2025

Monday 14th July 2025

Dabbawal x Masala Festival 2025

Celebrating the Flavours of South Asia     We’re back and once again, proud to partner with the GemArts Masala Festival to honour the vibrant culture and cuisine of South Asia.     As Newcastle’s original Indian street food pioneers, we’ve crafted a special festival menu inspired by the rich, diverse culinary traditions of South Asia. Fr...

Ashtanga Yoga with Palak Rastogi

Monday 14th July 2025

Ashtanga Yoga with Palak Rastogi

At Masala Festival experience the transformative power of Ashtanga Yoga and embrace a journey of mind-body wellness. Ashtanga Yoga is a dynamic and structured practice that synchronizes breath with a series of progressive postures, promoting physical strength, flexibility, and mental clarity. Join Palak, a vibrant Newcastle-based yoga instructor, for an uplifting session designed to refresh your b...