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Diwali is not a nationwide public holiday in Australia, but celebrations do take place in a number of small towns and major cities, including Melbourne and Sydney. These cities host one of Australia’s biggest Diwali celebrations, where you can enjoy fireworks, entertainment, and cultural events.
In previous years, the Opera House’s sails even joined in the celebration by becoming gold to honour the occasion. If you’re excited and ready to join others in the celebration then we have got a full guide of events for you –
1. DIWALI Bollywood Cruise Night
Date & time –
Saturday 22 October 2022 from 8:00 pm to 12 am
Sunday 23 October 2022 from 12:00 am AEDT
Place – King Street Wharf 9 Lime Street Sydney
Ticket Price – starts from $43.29
Enjoy the best DIWALI CRUISE NIGHT with Urban Beatz!! Here you can see unity in diversity and the rich cultural heritage of India –
- Diwali Theme
- Sydney’s Top DJs
- Cold Fireworks
- Amazing Bollywood, Urban Punjabi, Top Charts Music line up
- Licensed Bars (not included in the ticket cost)
- 4 Hours of Non Stop Party Vibes
- Indian Food (not included in the ticket cost)
Overall, this is a perfect place for socializing and overcoming nostalgia of the need to be in your home-land. Get tickets online today!
2. Diwali Feast At Foreign Return
Date & time –
Sunday 23 October from 12:00pm to 10:00pm
Monday 24 October from 5pm to 10pm
Place – Crown St Surry Hills NSW 2010 Australia
Ticket Price – $99pp
The two days exquisite feast has been organized which includes a signature Diwali cocktail on arrival – to ensure you’re truly in the spirit of this joyous festival. Join us for an all-day Diwali event.
3. Diwali Celebrations 2022
Date & time – Saturday 29 October 2022 from 7 pm to 11 pm AEDT
Place – The Views 200 The Blvd, Port Melbourne VIC 3207, Australia
Ticket Price – $60 – $100 AUD
Make your evening memorable with the festive atmosphere, great food and entertainment at IITAV Diwali celebrations. Here people of Indian origin and the locals come together to enjoy a grand display of fireworks, traditional dances, and live entertainment. Best of all, you get plenty of onsite parking available on either side of the venue.
4. Diwali Festival 2022
Date & time – Saturday 29 October from 5 pm to 9 pm
Place – Station Street, Wentworthville, NSW 2145
This October, Wentworthville’s main street will be illuminated by Diwali celebrations as the Cumberland City Council honours the various cultures of the subcontinent. Discover the street mart, take part in the Bollywood Block Party festivities, variety of South Asian and Indian dishes, and participate in arts and cultural activities.
5. Victorian Festival of Diwali
Date & time – Tuesday 25 October to 29 October from 5 pm
Place – Federation Square, Melbourne
The Victorian Festival of Diwali is making a triumphant return to its historic home in Fed Square. You can enjoy a Diwali music concert, a dance performance in the downtown business district, and an exhibition called India through the Lens where you can see:
- Colourful India
- Historical architectures
- Temples / Festivals
- Street Life
- People / Costumes
This Diwali, the entire Fed Square precinct will be decorated in pink to raise money for the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Come and join the celebrations!
6. Diwali Indian Festival of Lights
Date & time – Friday 28 October from 11 am to 11 pm
Place – King George Square, Brisbane CBD
Welcome to DIWALI 2022 from The Federation of Indian Communities of Queensland Inc. Since 2010, FICQ has celebrated the Diwali Festival in Brisbane, encouraging peace and multiculturalism. Each year, more than 15,000 people from all across Brisbane and Queensland attend the event, demonstrating the festival’s longevity and prosperity.
An entire day of nonstop entertainment, including Henna artistry, Bollywood and fork music and dance, Live DJ, Indian and international cuisine, and arts and craft stalls.
Celebrating Diwali in Australia has its own beauty because this country has made it a cosmopolitan event where enthusiastic participants from different communities.
No matter where you are in Australia, there are various Diwali activities you may attend, whether you want to celebrate in person or online.
