Deepavali - The Festival of Lights 2026 (Tamil Association Queensland)
Tamil Association Queensland's Deepavali celebration, Saturday 7 November 2026 from 3:30 PM at the Islamic College of Brisbane, Karawatha. Cultural programme, stalls and food; tickets on sale soon.
Saturday 7 November 2026
3:30 pm
Islamic College of Brisbane
45 Acacia Road, Karawatha QLD 4117
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Ticketed - the organiser says tickets are on sale soon and no price has been published (checked 4 September 2026).
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About This Event
Tamil Association (Queensland) Inc. presents Deepavali - The Festival of Lights 2026 on Saturday 7 November 2026, starting at 3:30 PM at the Islamic College of Brisbane, 45 Acacia Road, Karawatha.
The association bills it as the most iconic celebration of the Festival of Lights, and the event is supported by the Queensland Government. Deepavali is the principal festival of the Tamil calendar's Aippasi month, marked with new clothes, oil baths, sweets and lamps, and the association's annual celebration brings the Tamil community of Brisbane together for a cultural programme alongside community food and market stalls.
Tickets are not yet on sale. The organiser lists two contacts: for performances, Satha on 0423 545 283; for stalls and sponsorship, Gunalan on 0424 267 002. Tamil Association (Queensland) Inc. is a community-based non-profit representing Tamils across Queensland; its president is Mr Karthick Elangovan (, 0420 559 513).
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Ticketed - the organiser says tickets are on sale soon and no price has been published (checked 4 September 2026).
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