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.
Celebrate Diwali, the Festival of Lights, at Peninsula Hot Springs with a beautiful day of Indian cultural traditions, wellness rituals, live music and storytelling in the natural surroundings of the hot springs.
Contemporary photography exhibition focusing on Indian identity in the diaspora
7 Nov – 20 Dec · 1:00 pm
XYZ Photo Gallery
By XYZ Photo Gallery
Free
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Catch the Melbourne Cobras in their regional home game as they face Adelaide Fire in Round 5 of the Hockey One League in Bendigo. Expect an exciting afternoon of top-level hockey with open general admission viewing around the pitch.
Celebrate Shri Shri Kali Puja 2026 with the Bengali Association of Victoria at a festive community gathering marking Kali Puja, Deepavali and Diwali. This special evening brings the Victorian Bengali community together for a vibrant cultural and religious celebration.
Discover Unimelb and UMSU celebrate Diwali on University Plaza at the Parkville campus, Tuesday 10 November, 5-8pm - cultural food and live performances, everyone welcome.
Tue, 10 Nov · 5:00 pm
University Plaza, University of Melbourne (outside Glyn Davis Building)
South Indian Festivals hosts Deepavali Sangamam at Truganina Community Centre on 14 November, with performances, traditional music, diyas and the Annual Awards.
Urdu poet and humourist Ahmed Saeed brings Jashn-E-Shairi to Melbourne for an evening of shairi, laughter and masti at Aries Reception, Thornbury, with a three-course dinner included.
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.
An uplifting devotional music gathering, Swaranjali 2026 brings local artists and community volunteers together in support of Shri Mandir Victoria. Enjoy a soulful morning of music, service, and shared purpose, with Mahaprasad included.
Celebrate Saraswati Puja with the Bengali Association of Victoria at a full-day gathering dedicated to learning, art and culture. This community celebration brings devotees and families together to honour Goddess Saraswati in a vibrant Bengali cultural setting.
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.
Sun, 28 Feb · 4:00 pm
Drum Theatre
By Marching Elephants Ent & The Laughter Factory
From $55.26
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