BRINGING THE WORLD TO YOUR DOORSTEP
We're a social enterprise passionate about promoting cultural diversity.
SHARED CULTURAL CELEBRATION
We produce spectacular arts events bringing communities and cultures together.
ENGAGING COMMUNITIES
We awaken consciousness and curiosity towards other cultures through engagement with communities.
A SPACE TO GROW AND DEVELOP
We provide a creative platform for diverse people from different communities.
ArtsEkta
CREATING AND COLLABORATING
We develop ideas, projects, partnerships and professional capabilities at the arts, education and cultural interface
ArtsEkta
CULTURAL BONDING THROUGH THE ARTS
ArtsEkta is an award winning social enterprise that transforms communities through shared creative experiences and is home to the Belfast Mela – the largest celebration of cultural diversity on the island of Ireland.
Our Projects
Belfast Mela
Belfast Mela, is one of Northern Ireland’s largest arts festivals bringing together music, dance, arts and food from across the world to celebrate our city’s proud cultural diversity.
Silk Road Supper Club
The Silk Road Supper Club experience takes you on a voyage of culinary discovery through the Silk Road – an ancient trading route bridging East to West.
Cultural Coach
Cultural Coach is a major outreach initiative providing intercultural arts workshops across Northern Ireland in education and community settings.
Art Route Collective
Art Route Collective works with refugee and asylum seekers with the aim of improving emotional health and social wellbeing
Latest News
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ArtsEkta Launches Groundbreaking PEACEPLUS Shared Roots Programme in Belfast
4th June 2025
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Artsekta launches new creative community hub in the heart of Belfast
30th May 2025
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Bringing Communities Together Through Music & Dance: PEACEPLUS IDEA programme launches in Derry-Londonderry & Strabane
21st March 2025
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New transformative three-year programme to empower diverse communities through arts and creativity
14th February 2025
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ArtsEkta set to launch new creative and community hub in Belfast City Centre
8th February 2025
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Public history project to explore Ulster’s historic ‘Big Houses’ and their global and local connections
28th January 2025
Upcoming Events
Belfast Mela
When: 16 - 24 August 2025
Where: Belfast
Belfast’s biggest celebration of cultural diversity bursts across the city with a wonderland of world, music, dance, food and art.
Whether you’re hosting a social gathering, workshop or meeting, Olive Tree House offers a welcoming and inspiring setting that celebrates the rich diversity of Belfast.
