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Indian events in Canberra

Australia’s capital and the High Commission of India: the Sri Vishnu Shiva Mandir in Mawson, the Hindu Temple and Cultural Centre in Florey, and the ANU’s Indian students. Everything below is within 20 km of Canberra, posted by the community and checked by a moderator; in the app the same list is ranked by how far each one is from you.

Everything for Indians in Canberra — festivals, groups, businesses →

Diwali 2026 in Canberra — the date, sunset time and every event →

Upcoming near Canberra3 listed

New Indian events near Canberra, by email

Once a week, and only when something new is on within 10 km of where you live — garba nights, Diwali melas, meetups, concerts. Free, and one click switches it off.

Recently in Canberra

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What the community has been to — most of these come back every year.

Questions people ask

How far from Canberra do these events reach?
Everything on this page is within 20 km of the centre of Canberra. In the app you choose your own radius — 10, 50, 100 or 200 km — and every event shows its distance from you.
Are Indian events in Canberra open to non-Indians?
Yes. Festivals, workshops, concerts and food events are public and mostly in English. Temple and gurdwara events welcome visitors — dress modestly and cover your head in a gurdwara.
How do I post an event in Canberra?
Open the Namaste Community app, go to Events and tap Submit. A moderator approves it and it appears here and to members nearby.

Every event near you — and your community with it

Free, in every country. Everything below is ranked by how far it is from you.

  • Groups near youJoin the Indian community groups in your city — chat, plans and people who get it.
  • Events near youEvery Diwali mela, festival and meetup, ranked by distance, with RSVP and reminders.
  • Buy and sellSarees, kurtas, furniture, kitchen things — from people a few streets away.
  • Rent near youRooms and flats from the community, with the person behind the listing one tap away.
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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 [email protected] for a listing invite.