Onam celebrations across Australia — Sadya feasts, pookalam flower rangoli, traditional games, and Kerala cultural events.
Onam 2027 is on Sunday 12 September 2027 — in about 12 months
Malayalee associations run their Onam Sadya and Onam celebrations across several weekends in August and September, so the community event you want is often not on the Thiruvonam day itself.
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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Onam, the harvest festival celebrated in Kerala, brings families and communities together to honor King Mahabali with feasts, traditional games, and cultural performances. This year, Sydney hosts five exciting events that promise to unite the Indian community in celebration.
Onam is a beautiful harvest festival celebrated by the Malayali community, marked by joyous feasts, intricate flower rangoli, and traditional games. In Perth, the Indian community can look forward to one exciting upcoming Onam event that promises to bring everyone together in celebration.
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Celebrate Onam with Mahima Sydney at a vibrant community gathering filled with festive spirit, cultural togetherness, and a traditional potluck Onam Sadya. Bring family and friends for a joyful day of Kerala flavours, shared traditions, and fun Instagram Reel giveaways.
By Mahima Sydney Inc
The biggest uni Onam fest is back at UNSW, bringing together tradition, culture and community for a vibrant day of feast, games and performances. From a grand Sadya to lively cultural programs, ARVONAM 2026 promises an unforgettable campus celebration open to students and the wider community.
By UNSW Malayalee Society
World Malayalee Council's Sydney Province closes the Onam season with a day of tradition and Sadhya at Marsden High School Hall, Meadowbank.
By World Malayalee Council - Sydney Province
St Thomas Indian Orthodox Cathedral Sydney hosts its Onam celebration at Wattle Grove with a full cultural program followed by a traditional Onam Sadhya.
By St Thomas Indian Orthodox Cathedral Sydney (STIOC)
Macquarie Malayali Association and MQ Tamil Sangam host a student-and-community Onam at Macquarie University with cultural programs, a traditional Sadhya, games and a lucky draw.
By Macquarie Malayali Association (MMA) x MQ Tamil Sangam
