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Navratri & Garba in New Zealand 2026

Navratri & Garba 2026: 11–19 October 2026

Navratri & Garba 2026 in New Zealand is on 11–19 October 2026. 5 Navratri & Garba events are listed below, in Auckland.

Nine nights for the goddess and, abroad, the best-attended dance events of the year: Garba and Dandiya Raas nights in school halls and sports centres. Every Navratri & Garba event posted in New Zealand is below, grouped by city.

Navratri & Garba events in New Zealand5 listed

Navratri & Garba in Auckland β†’

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What Navratri & Garba is

Nine nights for the goddess and, abroad, the best-attended dance events of the year: Garba and Dandiya Raas nights in school halls and sports centres.

Sharad Navratri honours Durga over nine nights, ending in Dussehra (Vijayadashami) on the tenth day. Gujarati communities dance Garba and Dandiya Raas every night; Bengalis keep the last four days as Durga Puja; South Indian homes set up golu displays of dolls; in the north the Ramlila is performed and Ravana’s effigy burnt on Dussehra.

Navratri & Garba dates and how it is celebrated around the world β†’

If it is your first one in New Zealand

  • Wear something you can spin in and shoes you can dance in for three hours; sticks are usually sold at the venue.
  • Learn two basic Garba steps from a video beforehand and someone will teach you the rest on the night.
  • Durga Puja pandals welcome visitors for darshan and bhog (a free meal) β€” arrive before the evening aarti.

Questions people ask

When is Navratri & Garba 2026 in New Zealand?
Navratri & Garba 2026 falls on 11–19 October 2026. It is not a public holiday in New Zealand, so the community celebrates on the weekends around it β€” 5 events are listed on this page, each with its own date.
Where can I celebrate Navratri & Garba in New Zealand?
Community Navratri & Garba events in New Zealand are listed on this page as organisers post them. This year’s listings so far are in Auckland.
Can non-Indians go to Navratri & Garba events in New Zealand?
Yes. Almost every community event is open to everyone and runs in English; temple and gurdwara celebrations welcome visitors too β€” dress modestly, and cover your head in a gurdwara.

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