Discover upcoming events, festivals, and community gatherings nationwide
183 events found
A free immersive moving image installation inspired by Delhi's Hazrat Nizamuddin Auliya Dargah, celebrating Indo-Persian architecture, Sufi poetry and Qawwali. Samstag Museum, Tue–Sat 10am–5pm until 4 December.
By Adelaide Film Festival and Samstag Museum of Art
On display daily 15 October – 1 November: Naina Sen's multi-projection video installation SHUNDORI fills The Galleries at Festival Theatre for the whole of OzAsia. Free entry.
By Adelaide Festival Centre
Karwa Chauth observance at Perth Hindu Temple, Canning Vale, 2–5pm, followed by the Sankatahara Chathurthi abhishekam and pooja.
By Hindu Association of Western Australia (Perth Hindu Temple)
Perth ladies' Karwa Chauth celebration at Lynwood Wandarrah Hall with katha and puja, Mrs Karwa Chauth contest, ramp walk and open DJ.
By FriendMe
A Brisbane Karwa Chauth gathering with katha, puja, bhajans and prasad.
By Shri Yog Vedant Seva Samiti
Indian stand-up comedian Pritish Narula plays The Street Theatre, Canberra, on his Australian run.
By The Street Theatre
Punjabi qawwali vocalist Khan Saab performs live at Melbourne Town Hall, presented by Creative Events and Horizon Events.
By Creative Events and Horizon Events
Devotional singer Nikhar Juneja brings A Journey Within to Brisbane's Chandler Theatre - live bhajans, doors 6pm, from $29.
By Simply Human Inc – Superheroes Without Capes
A Halloween-themed Bollywood and Punjabi party night in Subiaco with DJs Shazi, Karma and Vanzy.
By Ground Shaker Entertainment
Bigg Boss and Splitsvilla personality Kriti Verma brings her first Australia tour to Higher Vision Bar for a Bollywood club night, 18+.
By IndianClubX
BDV Events' Halloween-edition Bollywood dance party at District Nightclub with DJ Vivek Chhabra, a live dhol player and singer, on 30 October 2026. 18+.
By BDV Events
BAPS family Diwali festival at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Mill Park, with games, a Diwali show, food and fireworks
By BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha Australia
Free Victorian Festival of Diwali at Fed Square, 11:30 am–10:00 pm on Saturday 31 October 2026; no booking required.
By Celebrate India Inc.
A free family Diwali festival in South Morang with fireworks, food, music, henna and dance workshops.
By Mission Smile Inc
A family Diwali day at BAPS Adelaide in Green Fields with rides, face painting, a Diwali show, food stalls and fireworks. $5 per adult and per child.
By BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha, Australia
BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha's family Kids Diwali Celebration at the Kemps Creek mandir: games, a traditional Diwali show, cultural exhibitions, food and fireworks. Registration $5.
By BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha Australia
Celebrate one of Melbourne’s biggest community Diwali festivals as Wyndham Diwali returns with a vibrant multicultural showcase of dance, music and arts. This free-entry Festival of Lights brings together thousands of visitors in the spirit of unity in diversity.
By Wyndham Diwali Inc.
A free, all-ages Diwali celebration with dance, music, skits and cultural performances in Norlane.
By Shiv Art Culture & Edu Centre Geelong
A free Punjabi Diwali mela in Calista with live singers, dance, food and market stalls.
By Bertram Multicultural Club Inc
Victoria's largest Diwali festival returns free to the open-air Marvel Stadium Square, Docklands, on 31 October 2026 from 2pm to 10pm.
By Melbourne Diwali Festival
Free, all-ages Diwali celebration at Foreshore Park, Newcastle, from 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm on Saturday 31 October 2026.
By UNIPAC
BAPS Kids Diwali Celebration at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Wangara on Saturday 31 October 2026, 2pm-8pm: a family day teaching children the meaning of Diwali.
By BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Perth
ISWA's Diwali Mela returns to Langley Park over two evenings, 31 October and 1 November 2026 - fireworks, live entertainment, cultural performances, Indian food and market stalls.
By Indian Society of WA (ISWA)
Free Diwali mela at Bacchus Marsh Grammar Aintree with cultural shows, bhangra, rides and stalls
