Auckland Diwali Festival is presented to you by Auckland Tourism Events and Economic Development (ATEED) in collaboration with Auckland Council. Discover the full schedule of over 100 free events and activities across 30 venues.

Find out more at: aucklandnz.com/diwali

WHAT IS DIWALIDiwali (or Deepavali, which means ‘row of lamps’) is also known as ‘The Festival of Lights’ and symbolises the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil and the renewal of life. It is a significant ancient Indian festival.

While Diwali is a religious Hindu festival, it is celebrated by non-Hindu Indian communities throughout India and around the world. The festival is an opportunity for locals and visitors to celebrate Indian culture in Auckland.

WHEN IS DIWALIIn New Zealand Diwali is celebrated during Spring time.

27 October– 14 November 2020

Festival of Lights

Foundation Partner

Major Partner Sponsors

27 Oct–14 Nov

Community CentresProgramme

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WHAT’S ON IN AUCKLANDCentral Venues Central Venues cont.

30 Oct | 9am-12pm | Rangoli Chalk It Up artists

30 Oct | 10am-5pm | Harcourts House of Rangoli & colouring competition

30 Oct | 10am-5pm | DIY Henna designs

30 Oct | 10am-5pm | Learn how to wear a Saree and try one on

30 Oct | 10am-12pm | Friendship bracelet and anklet making by Papaya Stories

30 Oct | 12pm-1pm | Bollywood dance workshop for all ages with Khottey Sikkey

30 Oct | 1pm-2pm | Bollyrobix

30 Oct | 1pm-2pm | Introduction to classical music with Sargam School of Music

30 Oct | 2pm-4pm | Cooking Class with Love Food Hate Waste

30 Oct | 4pm-9pm | Chai tea & Diwali sweets

30 Oct | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Panel discussion: Women Empowerment

30 Oct | 8:30pm-10pm | Diwali Movies presented by ASB: The Lunchbox

8 Nov | 10am-1pm | Diya Lamp making with The Recreators

Ellen Melville Centre

7 Nov | 10am-11am | Sitdown choreography for all ages and abilities with Khottey Sikkey

7 Nov | 10am-1pm | Make a diya lamp with The ReCreators

7 Nov | 10:30am-11:30am | Introduction to classical music with Sargam School of Music

7 Nov | 11am - 12pm | Touch of Bollywood dance workshop by Aaja Nachle

7 Nov | 11am - 12pm | Kirtan music set by Part and Parcel

7 Nov | 12pm - 1pm | Mindfulness workshop with kirtan by Meditation NZ

7 Nov | 1pm - 5pm | Harcourts House of Rangoli & colouring competition

7 Nov | 1pm - 2pm | Bollyrobix

7 Nov | 1:30pm - 3pm | Garba workshop for beginners with Sonal Bhavsar-Joshi

7 Nov | 2pm - 3pm | Deepawali story telling and performance with Nepalese Cultural Centre NZ

7 Nov | 2pm - 4pm | Wise Collective cooking demonstration

7 Nov | 3pm - 5pm | Silent story-telling by Papaya Stories

7 Nov | 3pm - 4pm | Bollywood dance basics with Raul and Rian

7 Nov | 3pm - 8:15pm | DJ Raaz

7 Nov | 4pm - 5pm | Bhangra fusion workshop with Garagewalas

7 Nov | 5pm - 6pm | Advanced Bollywood dance class for all ages with Indiance

7 Nov | 6pm - 10pm | Experience India

7 Nov | 8:15pm - 8:30pm | Pre-film entertainment

7 Nov | 8:30pm - 10pm | Diwali Movies presented by ASB: Life of Pi

Wesley Community Centre, Roskill Youth Zone

8 Nov | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Panel Discussion: Comfortable Being Indian

Auckland War Memorial Museum

27 Oct | 3:30pm-5:30pm | Make a diya lamp with The ReCreators

30 Oct | 6pm-7pm | Dance workshop with A Touch of Bollywood

31 Oct | 10am-2pm | Sensory Games Maze by Papaya Stories

4 Nov | 6.30pm | CATNZ Diversity of Diwali Discussion

Te Atatū Peninsula Community Centre

30 Oct | 6:30pm-8pm | Indiance Advance Bollywood Workshop

Te Pae o Kura Kelston Community Centre

13 Nov | 5pm-8pm | Bhangra Fit

Te Atatu South

Western Venues

31 Oct | 1pm | Traditional Games

7 Nov | 11:30am-1:30pm | Silent story-telling by Papaya Stories

11 Nov | 4pm | Diya making with clay

Te Manawa

31 Oct | 12pm-1pm | Belly Dance for Beginners with Phoenix

31 Oct | 12pm-2pm | Rangoli & colouring competition

31 Oct | 12pm-4pm | Papaya Stories Bracelet and Anklet making

31 Oct | 3pm-6pm | Te Ara - Interactive Snakes and Ladders Game.

31 Oct | 2pm-3pm | Urban desi hip-hop dance workshop with The Disciples

31 Oct | 2pm-4pm | Make a diya lamp with The ReCreators

31 Oct | 3pm-4pm | Modern classical fusion dance workshop with A Touch of Bollywood

31 Oct | 3pm-6pm | Outdoor DJ

31 Oct | 5pm-6pm | Bollywood dance workshop for all ages with Khottey Sikkey

31 Oct | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Feed the Streets

31 Oct | 6pm-7pm | Kirtan music set by Part and Parcel

31 Oct | 8pm-10pm | Diwali Movies presented by ASB: Million Dollar Arm

Avondale Community Centre

Eastern Venues

30 Oct | 7pm-9pm | Bhangra workshops hosted by Heere

East Tamaki Community Hall

28 Oct | 10am-12pm | Sitdown choreography for all ages and abilities with Khottey Sikkey

Mangere Central Community Hall

10 Nov | 10am-12pm | Diya Lamp making with The Recreators

Fresh Gallery

7 Nov | 11am-2pm | Make a diya lamp with The ReCreators

7 Nov | 4pm-5pm | Meditation by Papaya Stories

7 Nov | 6:30pm - 9pm | Classical Showcase

Nathan Homestead

4 Nov - 14Nov | Projection Mapping on the outside of Papatoetoe Town Hall

6 Nov | 10am-5pm | DIY Henna designs

6 Nov | 10am-5pm | Learn how to wear a Saree and try one on and try one on

6 Nov | 10am-5pm | Harcourts House of Rangoli & colouring competition

6 Nov | 1pm-2pm | BollyBhangra beginners workshop for ladies with Desibeat

6 Nov | 2pm-3pm | Giddha workshop for Seniors by Woman Care Trust

6 Nov | 3pm-4pm | Bollywood dance workshop for all ages with Khottey Sikkey

6 Nov | 3pm-4pm | Silent story-telling by Papaya Stories

6 Nov | 5pm-8pm | DJ + Sweets

6 Nov | 7pm-8pm | Bollywood Party feat Shortland Street

6 Nov | 8:30pm-10pm | Diwali Movies presented by ASB: Yesterday

Papatoetoe Town Hall

Southern Venues

28 Oct | 11am-2:30pm | Henna Sari Wrapping and Story-telling

2 Nov | 2pm | Sitdown choreography for all ages and abilities with Khottey Sikkey

3 Nov | 6pm | Chai Perfume Workshop

7 Nov | 10:30am | Akira and the Bollywood Gang

7 Nov | 11am-2pm | Diya Lamp making with The Recreators

Franklin Arts Centre

28 Oct | 12pm-5pm | Bollywood Mantra – Fun Activities!

31 Oct | 3pm-5pm | Herbal oils and supplements workshop with Mary Smitha

Grey Lynn Library Hall

12 Nov | 9am-5pm | Aaja Nachle Dance Workshop

Mt Albert War Memorial Hall

4 Nov | 9am-5pm | Aaja Nachle Dance Workshop

6 Nov | 6:30pm-8pm | Indiance Intermediate Bollywood Workshop

Mt Eden War Memorial Hall

15 Nov | 5pm-10pm | Napalese Cultural Centre Showcase

Mt Roskill War Memorial Hall

8 Nov | 2pm | Celebrating Diwali in Aotea Square

Aotea Square

3 Nov | 1pm-2pm & 3pm-4pm | Diya Making with Clay

4 Nov | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Make your own Chai Blend

11 Nov | 5:30pm-7:30pm | Make your own Chai Blend

Studio One Toi Tū

30 Oct | 5pm-7pm | Diwali Kindy Celebration

Point Chevalier Community Centre

13 Nov | 12pm-2pm | Indian Cooking Class

Ōrākei Community Centre

28 Oct | 12pm-3pm | Punjabi dance, cultural exchange, sweet sharing, henna

9 Nov | 3pm-5pm | Diya Lamp making with The Recreators

Oranga Community Centre

28 Oct | 10am-11am | Indian calligraphy

30 Oct | 3:30pm-4:30pm | Rangoli workshop

3 Nov | 3.30pm-5:30pm | Diya Lamp making with The Recreators

4 Nov | 10am-12pm | Punjabi dance, cultural exchange, sweet sharing, henna

4 Nov | 3:30pm-4:30pm | Diya making with clay

7 Nov | 11:30pm | Fashion Show

7 Nov | 12pm | Chai Demonstration

10 Nov | 10am-12pm | Punjabi dance, cultural exchange, sweet sharing, henna

12 Nov | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Discussion on diwali celebration around the world

Onehunga Community Centre

29 Oct | 10am-11am | Dance workshop

3 Nov | 10am-11am | Punjabi dance, cultural exchange, sweet sharing, henna

5 Nov | 10am-11am | Dance workshop

13 Nov | 11am-12pm | Community Vegetarian Indian lunch packs

Te Puke ō Tara Community Centre

30 Oct | 10am-5pm | Rangoli & colouring competition

30 Oct | 10am-5pm | DIY Henna designs

30 Oct | 10am-5pm | Learn how to wear a Saree and try one on

30 Oct | 10am-5pm | Try some chai station

30 Oct | 5pm-6pm | Introduction to classical music with Sargam School of Music

30 Oct | 7pm-10pm | Diwali Movies presented by ASB: Lion

Warkworth Town Hall

Northern Venues

31 Oct | 9am-12pm | Sandy Art

12 Nov | 1pm-5pm | Sandy Art

Albany Community House

7 Nov | 12pm-2pm | Bhangra workshops hosted by Heere

Panmure Community Hall

28 Oct – 11 Dec | 9am-5pm | Art Exhibition by Shruti Yatri

29 Oct | 3:30pm-5:30pm | Diya Lamp making with The Recreators

31 Oct | 10am-11am | Sound Meditation by Papaya Stories

31 Oct | 10am-11am | Classical fusion dance for beginners by Sanskriti

31 Oct | 10am-2pm | Spice Market by Spice Land

31 Oct | 11am-12pm | Sri Lankan dance workshop by NZSL Studio

31 Oct | 1pm-2pm | Learn to make traditional snacks: Rava Appam

31 Oct | 1pm-5pm | Harcourts House of Rangoli & colouring competition

31 Oct | 2pm-3pm | Learn to make traditional sweets: Carrot Halwa

31 Oct | 2pm-3pm | Bollywood dance basics with Raul and Rian

31 Oct | 3pm-4pm | Learn to make Bhel Puri - Bombay street food

31 Oct | 4pm-5pm | Learn to make Lemon Rice and Pakora

31 Oct | 3pm-4pm | Introduction to classical music with Sargam School of Music

31 Oct | 3pm-4pm | Bhangra fusion workshop with Garagewalas

31 Oct | 4pm-5pm | BollyGarba fusion workshop with Desibeat

31 Oct | 4pm-8pm | Outdoor DJ

31 Oct | 6:30pm-7:30pm | Panel discussion: Modern Day Arranged Marriages

31 Oct | 8pm-8:30pm | Pre-film entertainment

31 Oct | 8:30pm-10pm | Diwali Movies presented by ASB: Bride & Prejudice

7 Nov | 9am - 12pm | NZ Sri Lanka Dance Workshop

Te Oro, Glen Innes