Diwali Mela Lantern Festival - Queanbeyan
A Diwali mela and lantern festival at Queanbeyan Showground.
Saturday 14 November 2026
5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Queanbeyan Showground
Glebe Avenue, Queanbeyan NSW 2620
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Free entry; optional gold coin parking donation.
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About This Event
Queanbeyan-Palerang Regional Council and Queanbeyan Multicultural Centre present the Diwali Mela Lantern Festival at Queanbeyan Showground on Saturday 14 November, from 5pm to 10pm - a free, family-friendly evening of colour, culture and connection.
The headline moment is the lantern parade: people of all ages are invited to join a procession around part of the showground carrying lanterns and lights (battery-operated only). No lantern? Make one for free at the Southern Tablelands Arts lantern-making workshop space from 5pm, with all materials supplied. The council's event page also lists entertainment and fireworks.
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