Victoria: Diwali – The Festival of Light

Diwali at DeakinCelebrate India invites you to join the most eagerly awaited annual event of Victorian Festival of Diwali at Federation Square on Saturday, 19 October 2019.


Enjoy the traditional and contemporary cultural feast of India through the soul stirring music, the theatre and drama of Indian cinema, breathtaking dance performances, craft and yoga/ meditation workshops, henna painting, bustling bazaar and authentic Indian street food.

Witness the magical performance of a renowned Kathak dance troupe Abhyas Reprotory specially coming from India to perform for Diwali@Fed Square courtesy of the Government of India.

Enjoy the beautiful Diwali installation and the Indian folk art on the concrete blocks around Fed Square created by the team of Celebrate India volunteers. Join the fun activities by AFL and take a photo with the T20 World Cup Cricket Trophy.

Learn to do Bollywood dance and be part of many fun filled activities throughout the day.

Do support the work of Beyond Blue, our charity partner.

Don’t miss this beautiful festival renowned for its spectacular fireworks and the colourful illumination.

Come and join the festivities on 19th October at the iconic Fed Square.