Navratri 2026 runs from Sunday 11 October 2026 to Monday 19 October 2026 — in about 4 weeks
Durga Ashtami and Maha Navami both fall on Monday 19 October in 2026 — the tithis compress onto one civil day, so this is a nine-night window that ends on a single combined day rather than two.
Dates shown are the Australian calendar dates. Community celebrations in Australia often run on the nearest weekend — check each event below for its own date.
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Navratri is a cherished festival in India, celebrating the divine feminine through nine nights of devotion, music, and dance. In Melbourne, the Indian community embraces this cultural spirit with nine exciting events lined up, offering a fantastic opportunity for everyone to come together and celebrate.
Navratri is a nine-night festival celebrated with devotion, dance, and music, honoring the divine feminine energy. This year, Perth offers seven exciting events for the Indian community to come together and celebrate this joyous occasion.
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Traditional Garba and Dandiya night by Music Mantra at the Sicilian Club, Balcatta. $10 entry; free for kids under 7 and seniors.
By Music Mantra
Northern Gujarati Association of Melbourne's 13th Navratri night of garba, dandiya and sanedo in Greensborough — live music, food included, free parking.
By Northern Gujarati Association of Melbourne Inc.
A one-day festive shopping exhibition at Shanti Niketan Hall — jewellery, clothing, gift hampers and home decor ahead of Navratri and Diwali.
By Hindu Temple & Cultural Centre of the ACT
Kalalaya Indian Cultural Society presents Adelaide's senior Indian classical dancers in solo and duet Navratri performances at the Parks Theatre, 26 September 2026.
By Kalalaya Indian Cultural Society
RAIN's charity Garba night at Marana Auditorium, Hurstville, with dinner included.
By Resourceful Australian Indian Network Inc.
Beginner-friendly guided Garba evening with a community potluck at Currambine Community Centre, ahead of Navratri. Ages 16+.
By Shruti Pithadia
Free community Garba & Dandiya night in Beechboro, hosted by Brabham Gujarati Community Club.
By Brabham Gujarati Community Club (BGCC)
Bongosathi's two-day Durga Puja at Encore Events Centre, Hoppers Crossing — rituals, cultural performances and Bengali food, 10-11 October 2026.
By Bongosathi
Free indoor Navratri and Diwali mela at Carnes Hill Community & Recreation Precinct, Liverpool, with 30+ vendors, food and festive shopping.
By IndAus Events
Together VSmile Events' Bollywood and dandiya night at Hallam Recreation Reserve Hall, Saturday 10 October, 6.30-10pm - $10 entry.
By Together VSmile Events
Pre-Navratri Garba and Dandiya night with live music by Group of Nagarsheth at Bentley Community Centre. First release $15.
By Group of Nagarsheth
Live Garba, Dandiya and Raas opening the Navaratri season at Bowman Hall, Blacktown, with performances by local and well-known artists.
By Sur Sagar
Navaratri opens at SVT Helensburgh with Lalitha Sahasranama Archana for Sri Tirupurasundari.
By Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh
Bengali Association of Victoria's Mahalaya meet and greet at Glen Waverley Community Centre, opening the 2026 Durga Puja season.
By Bengali Association of Victoria (BAV)
Sydney Murugan Temple opens its ten-day Navarathiri observance with Amman Abishekam.
By Sydney Murugan Temple
Nine nights of Navratri celebrations at Shakktidhaam temple, Wangara.
By Shakktidhaam
Three nights of open-air Garba and Dandiya at Bonython Park, 16-18 October 2026, 6:00-10:30 pm nightly. From $8 a night or $20 for all three.
By The Jivan Shilp School, Adelaide (The Hindu School SA)
Navratri garba and dandiya raas at Marriott Waters Reserve, Lyndhurst - doors 6:30pm, dancing 7-11pm, tickets from $5.
By Bright Events
Three-day Durga Puja and Mithila Mahotsav by Mithila Cultural Society Australia, 17-19 October at Quakers Hill Community Centre; free entry.
By Mithila Cultural Society Australia
Bengali Association of Victoria's two-day Durga Puja at GAA Gaelic Park, Keysborough - programme and ticketing to be announced.
By Bengali Association of Victoria (BAV)
Immerse yourself in a heart-opening Navarātri retreat that blends kīrtan, movement meditation, mantra, yoga and sound healing in a peaceful bushland sanctuary near Sydney. Guided by Geeti & Gyan, this multi-day journey celebrates the Divine Feminine through community, creativity, rest and soulful transformation.
By Geeti & Gyan
Celebrate Navratri with an energetic evening of Garba and Dandiya Raas in Sydney, hosted by NCG. Expect vibrant community spirit, music, dance, and a festive night that promises to be the place to be for Navratri this year.
By Navratri Cultural Group
Celebrate the vibrant spirit of Navratri with Open Air Live Garba and Mela at Wellington Square Park — an evening of Garba, Dandiya, cultural performances, food stalls, and festive shopping under the stars.
By Gujarati Samaj of Western Australia
Vaishnav Sangh of Melbourne's Navratri garba raas night at Gloria Pyke Netball Complex, Dandenong - doors 6pm, starts 6:30pm.
By Vaishnav Sangh of Melbourne
AALAP Indian Association's community Garba and Dandiya night at Port Adelaide on 17 October 2026 - live music by local artists, food stalls and a lucky draw, $10 a head.
By AALAP Indian Association Inc.
Free Navaratri evening at Chinmaya Sannidhi Ashram, Castle Hill — pooja for Shree Maha Saraswati Devi, bhajans and arati, then dandiya and garba with prasad.
By Chinmaya Mission Australia (Sydney)
Gujarati Association of Victoria's Navratri garba and dandiya night at Knox Regional Netball Centre - doors 7pm, starts 7:30pm, from $20.
By Gujarati Association of Victoria
Durgambigai Trisathi Homam and abishegam for Sri Durgambigai at SVT Helensburgh.
By Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh
A Navratri Dandiya night run by the Mithila Cultural Society Australia inside its Mithila Mahotsav weekend
By Mithila Cultural Society Australia
Special pooja for Sri Saraswathi with Akshrabyasam at SVT Helensburgh.
By Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh
Vidyarambham on Vijayadasami morning at SVT Helensburgh.
By Sri Venkateswara Temple Helensburgh
Vijaya Dashami rites at Mays Hill: morning abishekam, evening pooja and Vithiyarambam.
By Sydney Murugan Temple
An intimate, limited-capacity Garba and Dandiya night with a live DJ at Uley Road Hall, Elizabeth Downs.
By Velora Cultural Events
Free all-day Durga Puja run by the Vakta Mandir Sydney Trust at St Marys Memorial Hall, Saturday 24 October 2026.
By Vakta Mandir Sydney Trust
Alcohol-free family Navratri garba night in Werribee with music and traditional dress
By Prayas - Bringing Community Together
Yogi Divine Society's Sharad Poornima and Navratri garba night at Bentley Community Centre, $15 with food included.
By Yogi Divine Society
Vaishnav Sangh of Canberra invites the community to a heartfelt evening of live Gujarati bhajans and kirtans at Rasotsav 2026. Experience devotional music, togetherness, and festive spirit with acclaimed artists Krishnadas Nayak and Ranna Vohra.
By Vaishnav Sangh of Canberra (VSC)
