Nine nights of garba, dandiya and devotion
Navratri 2026 in Australia
began on Sunday 11 October 2026
Navratri, also written Navaratri or Garba, begins on Sunday 11 October 2026 and runs for 9 days. Nine nights of garba, dandiya and devotion, celebrated by temples, community associations and families in every capital city. The listings here come from organisers and public announcements, and the page updates as programmes are published, so it is worth checking back closer to the date. Pick a city below for the celebrations near you.
1 event for Navratri 2026
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Where to celebrate
Temples across Australia that hold Navratri programmes. Check each one for its own times.
- Adelaide Siva Ganesha Temple(Oaklands Park, Adelaide)
- Adelaide Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara(Adelaide)
- Astha Nepali Hindu Society of Victoria / Shree Pashupatinath Temple Melbourne(269 Pearcedale Rd, Cranbourne South VIC)
- Atam Ras Kirtan Darbar Gurdwara Blackburn(Blackburn)
- Australian Sikh Association Gurdwara Glenwood(Glenwood)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir & Cultural Precinct, Sydney(Sydney)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Melbourne(Mill Park)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sydney(Rosehill)
Navratri 2026 in Australia: questions people ask
When is Navratri 2026 in Australia?
Sunday 11 October 2026 to Monday 19 October 2026. began on Sunday 11 October 2026. Community celebrations often fall on the nearest weekend, so check each event's own date.
Where can I celebrate Navratri in Australia?
Listed so far: Festival of Lights - Deepavali 2026. Temples also hold their own programmes.
What is Navratri?
Nine nights of garba, dandiya and devotion. It is also written Navaratri or Garba.
Are Navratri events on Chalo alcohol free?
Yes. Every event on Chalo is listed as alcohol free and family safe.
How do I list a Navratri event in Australia?
Create a free listing from the Create event button. It appears on this page once it is live.