Discover upcoming festivals, cultural celebrations, and community gatherings
Browse our Melbourne events page to discover upcoming Indian community events, festivals, and gatherings. We list Diwali celebrations, Holi festivals, temple events, cultural performances, and more happening in Melbourne.
Use the category filter on our Melbourne events page to find Diwali-specific events. Diwali celebrations typically happen in October or November and include community gatherings, fireworks displays, and cultural programs.
Yes, Melbourne has several Indian temples and community centres that regularly host religious and cultural events. Browse our organisers page to find temples and community organisations in Melbourne.
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51 events found
Punjabi qawwali vocalist Khan Saab performs live at Melbourne Town Hall, presented by Creative Events and Horizon Events.
By Creative Events and Horizon 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.
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A free family Diwali festival in South Morang with fireworks, food, music, henna and dance workshops.
By Mission Smile Inc
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
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
Free Diwali mela at Bacchus Marsh Grammar Aintree with cultural shows, bhangra, rides and stalls
A large-scale Kathak dance production of the Churning of the Cosmic Ocean with over 100 dancers, at Drum Theatre Dandenong.
By Drum Theatre
Sri Lankan orchestral concert at the Sidney Myer Music Bowl.
By Naadha Gama
Maroondah Indian Community's annual Diwali dinner at The Grand Saffron in South Morang - Indian cuisine, music and dancing.
By Maroondah Indian Community
Ticketed Diwali dinner cruise on the Yarra with DJ, dancing and fireworks
By Glow and Gather Events
Experience a heartwarming live concert with Lagnajita Chakraborty and her band as they bring timeless melodies, soulful vocals, and emotionally rich performances to Melbourne. Family-friendly and filled with nostalgia, this promises an unforgettable evening for music lovers old and new.
By AWBA INC.
A Diwali gala dinner with food, DJ entertainment and dancing in Werribee.
By TogetherVsmile Events
An uplifting evening of live bhajans, devotion and celebration, Nikhar Juneja’s exclusive Melbourne show promises a heart-stirring experience for all ages. Expect powerful music, vibrant energy and a deeply spiritual atmosphere designed to reconnect, inspire and bring people together.
By Simply Human Inc - Superheroes Without Capes
Free family-friendly Diwali shopping and entertainment day at Fountain Gate Hotel, Narre Warren
By Prive Events Melbourne
Wyndham Kannada Balaga's Karnataka Rajyotsava evening of Kannada music, dance and culture at Williamstown Town Hall, dinner included
By Wyndham Kannada Balaga
Light up your festive season at Diwali Festival 2026, a vibrant community celebration in Dandenong packed with dazzling lights, live performances, Bollywood music, food, shopping and family fun. This grand Festival of Lights promises a joyful evening of culture, entertainment and togetherness for all ages.
By Bright Events
Kerala culture, music and dance at Bunjil Place, headlined by Sithara Krishnakumar.
By Samatha Australia
Free Diwali storytime for under-fives at Brimbank's Sydenham Library
By Brimbank Libraries
Free Hume City Council Diwali rangoli-making session at Mickleham South Community Centre
By Hume City Council
Free Diwali storytime session at Darebin's Reservoir Library
By Darebin Libraries
Free one-hour Diwali glass-lantern decorating workshop for ages 16+ at Clyde Township Library Lounge (fully booked, waitlist open)
By Connected Libraries
Award-winning contemporary Bharatanatyam dance-theatre by Karma Dance Inc — 16 dancers explore spiritual liberation through desire in a bold fusion of ancient tradition and modern narratives.
By Karma Dance Inc
