Namaste Community

Indian events in Durban

The largest community of Indian origin in Africa, here since 1860: Chatsworth and Phoenix, the Victoria Street Market, the Hare Krishna Temple of Understanding, Deepavali and Kavadi in the temples and halls, and Bollywood and comedy nights on the beachfront. Everything below is within 20 km of Durban, 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 Durban — festivals, groups, businesses →

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

Upcoming near Durban2 listed

New Indian events near Durban, 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.

Questions people ask

How far from Durban do these events reach?
Everything on this page is within 20 km of the centre of Durban. 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 Durban 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 Durban?
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.

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.