What’s on in Melbourne

Diwali Festival of Lights

Celebrate Diwali with diyas, sweets, music and community in the heart of the city.

• Sun, 8 Nov · 5:00 pm
• Federation Square, Melbourne· 712 m

Mantra, Music & Meditation: ‘Singing Our Prayers Australia’

Internationally renowned mantra artists Deva Premal & Miten will return to Australia in October 2026 for their first national visit in six years, bringing their Singing Our Prayers tour to Melbourne, Sydney and Byron Shire with special...

• Mon, 26 Oct · 11:00 am
• Palais Theatre, St Kilda· 6.1 km

Prof Rajysree Ghosh (Vocal) x Pt Yogesh Samsi (Tabla Accompaniment)

An evening of exquisite Hindustani Classical Music by Prof Rajyasree Ghosh (Vocal) and Pandit Yogesh Samsi accompanying on Tabla.

• Sat, 14 Nov · 11:00 am
• 226 Kooyong Rd, Toorak· 6.1 km

Enchanting Kirtan: Sacred Music & Meditation Experience - Malvern

An uplifting evening of live music, mantra meditation, candlelight, movement and connection.

• Sat, 31 Oct · 11:00 am
• Malvern Town Hall, Malvern· 7.5 km

DIWALI & MOON FESTIVAL IN THE WEST 2026

DIWALI & MOON FESTIVAL IN THE WEST 2026 A Celebration of Lights, Culture & Community 24 & 25 October 2026 DIWALI CELEBRATION MOON FESTIVAL LIVE CULTURAL PERFORMANCES MUSIC & DANCE MULTICULTURAL FOOD STALLS MARKET STALLS FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT...

• Sat, 24 Oct · 11:00 am
• 90 Overton Rd, Williams Landing· 20 km

Deepavali Sangamam

Deepavali Sangamam Join the Deepavali Sangamam! Get ready to celebrate the festival of lights like never before! Deepavali Sangamam is an awesome in-person event filled with vibrant colors, delicious treats, and joyful vibes.

• Sat, 14 Nov · 11:00 am
• Truganina Community Centre/Everton Rd, Truganina· 21 km

Holi Colour Celebration

A joyful Holi celebration with colours, food and dhol. Family friendly.

• Sun, 14 Mar · 11:00 am
• Dandenong Park, Dandenong· 29 km

DIYAS & DIAMONDS ✨

Melbourne’s Diwali Experience SHOP • SIP • SOCIALISE Sunday, 1 November 2026 | 12PM – 8PM Fountain Gate Hotel, Narre Warren

• Sun, 1 Nov · 11:00 am
• Fountain Gate Hotel, Narre Warren· 38 km

NPG Bhajan Sandhya

Nepali Pathashala Geelong invites you to celebrate the Bhajan-Kirtan with Senior Members.

• Wed, 4 Nov · 11:00 am
• 25 Horseshoe Bend Rd, Marshall· 68 km

Objects of Development | 5 Day Retreat | Bhante Joe

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• Fri, 30 Oct · 11:00 am
• Sanctuary of Stillness, Newbury· 73 km

Relax & Grow | 5 Day Retreat | Bhante Cunda & Bodhidhaja

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• Fri, 27 Nov · 11:00 am
• Sanctuary of Stillness, Newbury· 73 km

5 Day Retreat | Ajahn Sadaro

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• Sat, 26 Dec · 11:00 am
• Sanctuary of Stillness, Newbury· 73 km

5 Day Retreat | Ajahn Mudito

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• Fri, 22 Jan · 11:00 am
• Sanctuary of Stillness, Newbury· 73 km

Ararat Diwali

Celebrate Diwali at the Ararat Town Hall with live dance performances, market stalls, traditional music, a free three-course dinner, and joined

• Sun, 8 Nov · 11:00 am
• Ararat Town Hall, Ararat· 189 km

Yoga Rejuvenation Retreat - Inner Mind Tranquility

Yoga, Breathing, Meditation, Yoga Nidra, Yoga Philosophy, Relaxation

• Fri, 23 Oct · 11:00 am
• Minda Killara Girl Guides Camp, Riddells Creek

Big Punks- Punk Caterpillar (ages 10+) Spring 26

🌿 PUNK CATERPILLAR Big Punks | Nature Connection for Kids Welcome to the PUNKY CREW! Fridays | 23 October – 5 December 2026 7 sessions | 4:30–7:30pm Ages tween-teen (10 years+) Come and join us for a spring term of wildness, adventures, fire, games, making, exploring and connect

• Fri, 23 Oct · 5:15 pm
• The Punky Place, Barkers Creek

Bharatanatyam Arangetram of Nikitha Neelakantan

We are delighted to invite you to the Arangetram of Nikitha Neelakantan, disciple of Guru Smt. Meena Elankumaran.

• Sat, 24 Oct · 11:00 am
• Kel Watson Theatre, Forest Hill

EDA RAA MOVIE | Fountain Gate |24th October |CINE 03 |6.00PM

Eda Ra (එදා රෑ), (One Voice, Million Hearts), is Sri Lankan biographical film about the legendary singer Milton Mallawarachchi This movie captures the life and musical legacy of the iconic vocalist. Directed by Aruna Jayawardena Produced by One Line Production & Entertainment Dis

• Sat, 24 Oct · 7:00 pm
• Fountain Gate - MELBOURNE, Narre Warren

EDA RAA MOVIE | Watergardens | 25th October |CINE 05 |6.00PM

Eda Ra (එදා රෑ), (One Voice, Million Hearts), is Sri Lankan biographical film about the legendary singer Milton Mallawarachchi This movie captures the life and musical legacy of the iconic vocalist. Directed by Aruna Jayawardena Produced by One Line Production & Entertainment Dis

• Sun, 25 Oct · 7:00 pm
• HOYTS Watergardens, Taylors Lakes

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Sādaro

Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Sādaro Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 Lunch Dana: At 11 am, there is rice pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the monastics...

• Sun, 25 Oct · 8:30 pm
• Buddhaloka Centre, Malvern East

Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Sādaro

Time: 7.30 – 9 pm Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 Meditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity, replenish attention, solidify memories and encourage creativity.

• Tue, 27 Oct · 6:30 am
• Buddhaloka Centre, Malvern East

Tuesday Night Meditation | Lay Teacher

Time: 7.30 – 9 pm Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 Meditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity, replenish attention and encourage creativity.

• Wed, 28 Oct · 6:30 am
• Buddhaloka Centre, Malvern East

SITARA — A Diwali Girls’ Night ✨

SITARA is an intimate Diwali girls’ night in Melbourne, created for women who are away from home, new to the city, or simply looking to meet

• Fri, 30 Oct · 11:00 am
• Melbourne Road, Newport

October Sound Bath at Flex & Stretch

This event starts with a short, guided relaxation journey through yoga nidra (yogic sleep). You will then be immersed in the sounds of crystal singing bowls, chimes and more playing throughout the room. What You May Experience 🌸 Deep relaxation and stress reduction 🌸 Nervous sy

• Fri, 30 Oct · 8:30 pm
• Flex & Stretch, Warragul

Vocal by Vd Shubra Guha

An evening of souful singing by Shubhra Guha and second event of our 10th Anniversary mini-festival

• Sat, 31 Oct · 11:00 am
• Clayton Community Centre, Clayton

Violin by Pandit Milind Raikar

An exquisite afternoon of violin by Pt Milind Raikar to open for our 10th Anniversary celebration

• Sat, 31 Oct · 11:00 am
• Clayton Community Centre, Clayton

OLI 2026_Deepavali - Dine and Dance with VTA Womens.

Celebrate Diwali with an evening of delicious food, vibrant culture, and joyful community spirit! Join us for a festive Diwali Dinner featuring traditional cuisine, music, and entertainment. All are welcome—come dressed in your festive best!

• Sat, 31 Oct · 7:00 pm
• Victorian Tamil Community Centre (VTCC) - Palmyra Hall, Dandenong

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Ajahn Aranavihari

Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Ajahn Aranavihari Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 Lunch Dana: At 11 am, there is rice pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the...

• Sun, 1 Nov · 8:30 pm
• Buddhaloka Centre, Malvern East

Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Aranavihari

Time: 7.30 – 9 pm Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 Meditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity, replenish attention, solidify memories and encourage creativity.

• Tue, 3 Nov · 6:30 am
• Buddhaloka Centre, Malvern East

Tuesday Night Meditation | Lay Teacher

Time: 7.30 – 9 pm Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 Meditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity, replenish attention and encourage creativity.

• Wed, 4 Nov · 6:30 am
• Buddhaloka Centre, Malvern East

2026 Deakin University Diwali Festival

The annual Deakin University Diwali Festival will once again be located at our stunning Waurn Ponds Campus. Our open campus allows convenient access to all food, activities and entertainment simultaneously, creating a true festival...

• Fri, 6 Nov · 11:00 am
• Deakin University, Waurn Ponds Campus, Waurn Ponds

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Bhante Joe

Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Bhante Joe Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 Lunch Dana: At 11 am, there is rice pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the monastics...

• Sun, 8 Nov · 8:30 pm
• Buddhaloka Centre, Malvern East

Monday Night Meditation | Bhante Joe

Time: 7.30 – 9 pm Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 Meditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity, replenish attention, solidify memories and encourage creativity.

• Tue, 10 Nov · 6:30 am
• Buddhaloka Centre, Malvern East

Tuesday Night Meditation | Lay Teacher

Time: 7.30 – 9 pm Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 Meditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity, replenish attention and encourage creativity.

• Wed, 11 Nov · 6:30 am
• Buddhaloka Centre, Malvern East

HEF Victoria Business Networking |Growing Business through Smart Operations

Hindu Economic Forum Australia - Victoria

• Fri, 13 Nov · 11:00 am
• 80 Harbour Esplanade, Docklands

Prof Rajyasree Ghosh (Vocal) with Pt Yogesh Samsi (Tabla Accompaniment)

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring two of the foremost musicians in Hindustani Classical - Prof Rajyasree Ghosh and Pandit Yogesh Samsi. This event with be held in memory of Gurulingayya Virupakshayya Hiremath.

• Sat, 14 Nov · 11:00 am
• Primrose Potter Salon, Southbank

Community Conversations - The Ballarat Indian Association

Join Dr Raghu Baburaj for a free session on stress, mental health, family harmony and youth wellbeing, with practical tips and interactive Q A.

• Sat, 14 Nov · 3:00 pm
• Djila-tjarriu Community Hub, Alfredton

Discover Inner Peace: Monthly Community Meditation

Discover Inner Peace: Monthly Community Meditation at Newbury Buddhist Monastery You re warmly invited to join our monthly meditation group at the serene Newbury Buddhist Monastery, nestled near Trentham.

• Sun, 15 Nov · 2:00 am
• Sanctuary of Stillness, Newbury

TBG Business Owners Annual DIWALI - Family Meet Up

Meet other business owners at The Business Guild (TBG) for 100 Minutes of Crisp Power Networking and Diwali Lunch with Families Event is CAPPED to a MAX 40 persons to run the event in 100 Minutes a Month unique networking platform.

• Sun, 15 Nov · 11:00 am
• VR Theme Park & Function Centre | Caroline Springs, Caroline Springs

Monday Night Meditation | Ajahn Sādaro

Time: 7.30 – 9 pm Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 Meditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity, replenish attention, solidify memories and encourage creativity.

• Tue, 17 Nov · 6:30 am
• Buddhaloka Centre, Malvern East

Newstead SUNDAY MORNING 22nd NOVEMBER 2026 SOUND HEALING

When you come to these Sound Healing Light Code Activations you are not just receiving a calming, soothing deeply nourishing experience. You will start to experience, if you choose to, a deeper awakening within yourself connected to The Divine Feminine Energies within your body.

• Sun, 22 Nov · 11:30 am
• Newstead Community Centre - Mechanics Hall, Newstead

Sunday Dhamma Talk | Bhantes Cunda & Bodhidhaja

Weekly Dhamma Talk. Teaching will be given by Bhantes Cunda Bodhidhaja Time: 9.30 am – 11.00 am Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 Lunch Dana: At 11 am, there is rice pindapāta and offering lunch dana to the...

• Sun, 22 Nov · 8:30 pm
• Buddhaloka Centre, Malvern East

Monday Night Meditation | Bhantes Cunda & Bodhidhaja

Time: 7.30 – 9 pm Venue: BSV Buddhaloka Centre 71 Darling Road, Malvern East VIC 3145 Meditation is a calm approach of healing that increase productivity, replenish attention, solidify memories and encourage creativity.

• Tue, 24 Nov · 6:30 am
• Buddhaloka Centre, Malvern East

Gathering 108 - Presented by Yoga Camp

A smaller, more intimate weekend of yoga, nature, community, music, workshops, good food and camping in the beautiful Victorian High Country. Come

• Fri, 27 Nov · 5:00 pm
• Shambhola — North East Victoria, High Country

Morning Yoga, Flower Arranging, Garden Walk & Lunch

Begin with gentle yoga and meditation, then learn the art of floral design. Followed by a walk through the grounds. And finish off with a two-course l

• Sat, 28 Nov · 11:00 am
• High Country Estate, Goughs Bay

Vel Maral Melbourne 2026

Join us for a special Vel Maral Prayer Gathering in Melbourne, dedicated to the sacred Vel of Lord Murugan. Guided by renowned Tamil spiritual spea

• Sun, 29 Nov · 9:30 am
• Shiva Vishnu Temple, Carrum Downs

MAIDEN GULLY Friday 11 DECEMBER 2026 SOUND HEALING

When you come to these Sound Healing Light Code Activations you are not just receiving a calming, soothing deeply nourishing experience. You will start to experience, if you choose to, a deeper awakening within yourself connected to The Divine Feminine Energies within your body.

• Fri, 11 Dec · 8:00 pm
• Maiden Gully Community Hall, Maiden Gully

QA Satsang 1787647732098

• Sat, 12 Dec · 6:00 pm
• QA Community Hall, Werribee

New Year's Eve Kirtan

We're staging an epic weekend of kirtan with the most talented local artists. Don't miss this awesome event. Book now!

• Thu, 31 Dec · 11:00 am
• Krishna Valley, Bambra

Stillness Reset Spring Day Retreat at Peninsula Hot Springs

Shake off the winter heaviness and step into spring with a clearer mind and a lighter body. When you are caught in a relentless cycle of doing, planning, and overthinking, true rest can feel entirely out of reach. Modern life keeps us constantly switched on, often leaving us feel

• Sat, 4 Sept · 9:30 am
• Peninsula Hotsprings, Fingal

Stillness Reset Day Retreat at Peninsula Hot Springs

As the end-of-year rush begins and the festive season approaches, you might find yourself constantly in your head. Always thinking, planning, and doing. It is easy to feel entirely disconnected from your own body. Modern life is deeply overstimulating, and the pre-summer scramble

• Sat, 27 Nov · 10:30 am
• Peninsula Hotsprings, Fingal