The festival of lights
Diwali 2027 in Melbourne
370 days to go
Diwali, also written Deepavali or Dipavali, falls on Friday 29 October 2027. The festival of lights, celebrated in Melbourne by temples, community associations and families across Victoria. 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.
Nothing listed yet for Diwali 2027 in Melbourne
Organisers usually publish Diwali programmes four to six weeks out. If you are running one in Melbourne, list it and it will appear here.
Diwali 2027 in other cities
Diwali in other years
Where to celebrate in Victoria
Temples across Victoria that hold Diwali programmes. Check each one for its own times.
- Astha Nepali Hindu Society of Victoria / Shree Pashupatinath Temple Melbourne(269 Pearcedale Rd, Cranbourne South VIC)
- Atam Ras Kirtan Darbar Gurdwara Blackburn(Blackburn)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Melbourne(Mill Park)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Cranbourne centre(175-177 Smiths Lane, Cranbourne South 3977)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, Melbourne (Mill Park)(60 Heaths Court, Mill Park 3082)
- Ballarat Hindu Temple & Cultural Centre Inc.(Ballarat / PO Box 4288 Lucas VIC 3350)
- Buddhist Discussion Centre Upwey(Upwey)
- Buddhist Society of Victoria Buddhaloka Centre(Toorak)
Diwali 2027 in Melbourne: questions people ask
When is Diwali 2027 in Melbourne?
Friday 29 October 2027. 370 days to go. Community celebrations often fall on the nearest weekend, so check each event's own date.
Where can I celebrate Diwali in Melbourne?
Nothing is listed yet for 2027. Temples across Victoria usually hold programmes, and this page updates as organisers publish theirs.
What is Diwali?
The festival of lights. It is also written Deepavali or Dipavali.
Are Diwali events on Chalo alcohol free?
Yes. Every event on Chalo is listed as alcohol free and family safe.
How do I list a Diwali event in Melbourne?
Create a free listing from the Create event button. It appears on this page once it is live.