Community · Sydney, Australia
Indians in Sydney
The Indian and South Asian community in Sydney, in one place: upcoming community events and 162 Indian businesses and services. Everything is local — ranked by how far it is from you in the app.
Bollywood nights and comedy in the CBD, classical concerts and kirtan evenings, the universities’ South Asian societies and Deepavali across the inner suburbs; the west — Parramatta, Harris Park’s Little India and Blacktown — has its own page.
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What’s on in Sydney
Every event →- OCT9–30
Maryana Jaga and Maharshi Raval live at the Polish Club
9–30 Oct 2026
Polish Club Ashfield, Liverpool Road, Ashfield NSW, Australia
🎵 MusicFree - OCT10
Saturday Night Kirtan & Dinner in Redfern
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 19:00–20:15
Humming Puppy Yoga Sydney
🙏 ReligiousA$27.78 - OCT10
Bollywood Night- Fiji Day Independence
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 22:00 – Sun 03:00
1/29 Phillip St
🎭 CulturalA$22.49 - OCT10
BOLLYWOOD SATURDAYS @Cheers
Sat, 10 Oct 2026, 22:00 – Sun 02:00
Cheers Sports Bar & Grill
🎭 CulturalA$27.19 - OCT11
Sunday Sessions - Live at St Helens Community Centre Glebe
Sun, 11 Oct 2026, 17:00–19:00
St Helen's Community Centre
🎵 MusicFree - OCT16
Navratri Gala'26
Fri, 16 Oct 2026, 18:00–20:00
The Canopy
🎭 CulturalFree
Festivals in Sydney
- Navratri & Garba in Sydney 2026
11–19 October 2026
- Dussehra in Sydney 2026
Tuesday, 20 October 2026
- Diwali in Sydney 2026
Sunday, 8 November 2026
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Questions
Where do Indians meet in Sydney?
At community events — coming up: Maryana Jaga and Maharshi Raval live at the Polish Club, Saturday Night Kirtan & Dinner in Redfern and Bollywood Night- Fiji Day Independence. All of it is on this page and in the free Namaste Community app.
When is Navratri & Garba 2026 in Sydney?
Navratri & Garba 2026 falls on 11–19 October 2026. Community celebrations in Sydney are usually on the nearest weekends — each one is listed with its own date.
Where can I find Indian shops and services in Sydney?
The Namaste Community directory lists 162 Indian businesses and services in Sydney — grocers, restaurants, tailors, beauty, tutors and more — with reviews from members.
Everything in Sydney, ranked by distance from you — events, groups, questions and businesses, in the app.
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