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.
How do I find Diwali events 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.
Are there Indian temples in Melbourne?
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.
Can I submit an event in Melbourne?
Absolutely! If you're organising an Indian community event in Melbourne, you can submit it for free on India.com.au. Your event will be reviewed and published to reach the Indian community in Melbourne.
Jasmine Babbar blends poetry, music and humour in a story about home and belonging.
10 Oct – 11 · 5:30 pm
Speakeasy Theatre — The Vault
By Melbourne Fringe Festival
From $27
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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.
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.
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.
South Indian Festivals hosts Deepavali Sangamam at Truganina Community Centre on 14 November, with performances, traditional music, diyas and the Annual Awards.
Karthik Kumar brings his fifth stand-up special to Melbourne with a sharp, uplifting set about luck, timing, and surviving the chaos of life in the arts. Expect observational storytelling, self-deprecating humour, and insider laughs from one of Indian stand-up’s most distinctive voices.
Kannada stand-up star Sonu Venugopal returns to Australia with a brand-new solo special, promising fresh material and even bigger laughs. If you missed her last time, this Melbourne show is your chance to catch one of the leading names in Kannada comedy live.
