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Diwali in Dandenong 2026

Diwali 2026: Sunday, 8 November 2026

The biggest night of the Indian year: lamps, sweets, new clothes and fireworks. Abroad it is celebrated over the surrounding weekends, with one large public event in most big cities. Every Diwali event posted in and around Dandenong is below.

Diwali events in Dandenong6 listed

Where to celebrate Diwali in Dandenong

Diwali and garba at Clayton Hall (16 October), MTLS Thala Deepavali and the MSA Diwali festival at Monash Clayton (17 and 21 October), the Divas Diwali Bazaars at Pakenham (17 October) and Glen Waverley (24 October), and Spirit of Diwali at Hotel Chadstone (24 October).

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What Diwali is

The biggest night of the Indian year: lamps, sweets, new clothes and fireworks. Abroad it is celebrated over the surrounding weekends, with one large public event in most big cities.

If it is your first one

  • Book restaurant tables two weeks ahead β€” the Diwali weekend fills every Indian restaurant in town.
  • Check local fireworks rules before buying any; most European towns restrict them to New Year.
  • Sweets (mithai) can be ordered from Indian grocers a week ahead; many deliver nationwide.
  • The big city events sell tickets in advance and sell out; children under a certain age are usually free.

Questions people ask

When is Diwali 2026 in Dandenong?
Diwali 2026 falls on Sunday, 8 November 2026. Community celebrations in Dandenong are held on the weekends around it.
What Diwali events are there in Dandenong?
6 Diwali events are listed on this page so far: Diwali and Garwa Celebration Event; MTLS Thala Deepavali 2026; ✨ Diwali for Kids in Cheltenham! ✨; DIWALI Festival ~ Presented by MSA ESJ, POC & ACTIVITIES.

Organising something?

Post it from the app under Events, wherever you are. It is free, a moderator checks it, and it appears here and to every member nearby. Running several a year? Email hello@namaste.community for a listing invite.