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Diwali 2026

Sunday 8 November

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Diwali Festival of Lights

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

Event details

Family-safe
Date
Time
5:00 pmFinish time not published
Price
From $25Paid event

About this event

Diwali Festival of Lights is a festival celebration, happening at Federation Square in Melbourne on Sunday 8 November 2026.

Hosted by Maa Vaishno Devi Temple, it is a family-friendly Diwali gathering in Melbourne and one of the Diwali gatherings Chalo is tracking this year, and like every listing on Chalo it is alcohol-free.

Listed for food, music and arts and culture, it is one to share with family and friends, so check the date, venue and ticket details below before you head out.

From the organiser

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

  • Festival
  • Food
  • Music
  • Family friendly
  • Weekend
  • Evening
  • Arts
  • Outdoors

Date and time

Date
Time
5:00 pmThe organiser has not published a finish time.
Time zone
Local time in Victoria

Venue

Federation Square, Melbourne VIC 3000

Swanston St

Federation SquareGet directions

Parking and public transport details have not been listed for this venue yet. Check with the organiser before you go if you are driving.

Tickets

From $25Paid event

  • General AdmissionUp to 6 per order$25.00
  • Family (4 people)Up to 2 per order$80.00

Tickets are sold on this page through Chalo, emailed to you, and scanned at the door.

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Organiser

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Maa Vaishno Devi TempleVerified

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Questions people ask about Diwali Festival of Lights

When is Diwali Festival of Lights?

Diwali Festival of Lights is on Sunday 8 November 2026. It starts at 5:00 pm, and the organiser hasn't published a finish time yet. Times are shown in local time for Victoria. Add it to your calendar from this page so the details are there when you need them.

Where is Diwali Festival of Lights held?

Diwali Festival of Lights is held at Federation Square, Melbourne VIC 3000 (Swanston St). It is a Diwali event in Melbourne, Victoria. The map on this page shows exactly where, and the Directions button opens the route in Google Maps.

How do I get to Diwali Festival of Lights, and is there parking?

If you're taking public transport, the Public Transport Victoria (PTV) journey planner is the quickest way to check routes and times to Federation Square in Melbourne. The organiser hasn't listed parking details on Chalo, so if you're driving, check their page or ask them directly before you go. Community events can get busy, so allow a little extra time to arrive and settle in.

How much are tickets to Diwali Festival of Lights in Melbourne?

Tickets for Diwali Festival of Lights start from $25, with $25 General Admission and $80 Family (4 people). You can buy them right here on Chalo, in the ticket panel on this page.

How do I book or register for Diwali Festival of Lights?

Choose your tickets in the ticket panel on this page and check out securely on Chalo. Your tickets are emailed to you and scanned at the door, so keep them handy on your phone.

What can I expect at Diwali Festival of Lights?

Diwali Festival of Lights is a festival celebration, listed as part of Diwali (The festival of lights). The listing points to food, music, arts and culture and time outdoors, so it is a good fit if that is what you are after in Melbourne. In the organiser's words: "Celebrate Diwali with diyas, sweets, music and community in the heart of the city." If it is your first festival celebration, the organiser's description on this page has the programme as they have shared it.

Is Diwali Festival of Lights family friendly and alcohol-free?

Yes. Diwali Festival of Lights is tagged as family friendly, and like every event on Chalo it is listed as family-safe and alcohol-free. Alcohol should not be served or promoted at listed events, and any event found to involve alcohol is removed from the platform.

Is Diwali Festival of Lights accessible?

The organiser hasn't listed accessibility information for Diwali Festival of Lights on Chalo. If you need step-free access, seating, a quiet space or anything else to enjoy the day, contact Maa Vaishno Devi Temple before you go.

Who is organising Diwali Festival of Lights?

Diwali Festival of Lights is organised by Maa Vaishno Devi Temple, a verified organiser on Chalo. Their Chalo profile, linked on this page, lists their other upcoming events in Melbourne.

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