Multicultural NSW wishes everyone a Happy Diwali!
Diwali, or Deepavali, is the most widely celebrated festival in India and many South Asian countries. It is celebrated by millions of Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and others around the world, including those who call New South Wales home.
‘Diwali’ means ‘row of lamps’. It symbolises the victory of light over darkness. It is celebrated by lighting small oil lamps called ‘diyas’, symbolising the lifting of spiritual darkness and the renewal of life. It is a time to pray for health, knowledge and peace.
New South Wales is home to many vibrant Diwali celebrations.
Join an event near you and celebrate the Festival of Lights!
What's on - Diwali in your neighbourhood
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King Street Mall, Rockdale
The Diwali Festival Night Market will host Bollywood stages, community-crafted Rangoli exhibitions, regional street foods, and market stalls.
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Suburbs across the Blacktown LGA
Illuminate your home and compete to be the official “Best Street” and included in the Diwali lights trail map.
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Top Ryde Plaza
Come along to a sparkling Diwali evening of family entertainment, cultural folk and classical dances, a festive DJ, and a central official lighting ceremony.
Residents of the City of Ryde are also encouraged to light up and decorate their homes to celebrate the Festival of Lights.
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Station Street, Wentworthville
A multi-day Diwali Street Festival featuring live music stages, dynamic performance acts, open-air food vendors, and interactive lantern-making sessions.
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Hurstville Museum and Gallery
Pull up a chair and take part in some colouring in to celebrate the vibrant colours of Diwali.
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Saturday, 24 October at Castle Hill Showground
Sunday, 8 November at Chinmaya Sannidhi on Carrington Road
Major showground festival and community celebrations, offering family trivia, sparkler activities, and cultural dance performances.
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Wigram Street, Harris Park
Diwali comes to Little India, Harris Park, with a free street festival that transforms Wigram Street into a celebration of food, culture, lights and community.
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Queanbeyan Showground
The Diwali Mela Lantern Festival combines food stalls, lantern creation booths, folk dances and a lantern parade.
Is your council hosting Diwali events but isn’t listed? Email us with the details and we’ll add it to this page.
