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  • Dance participants on a stage at a festival, dressed in vibrant traditional Indian costumes representing characters and classic dance forms.
  • View of a large crowd of people at the Diwali Festival celebrations in the outdoor plaza at Fed Square, all facing the main stage, night time, with city buildings in the background.
  • Two smiling adults and two children holding plates of Indian street food at the Festival of Diwali at Fed Square, other people in the background.
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31 Oct

Victorian Festival of Diwali

  • Free
  • Music

Celebrate the Victorian Festival of Diwali at its home in iconic Federation Square and immerse yourself in the vibrant, magical culture of India.

Step into a dazzling tapestry of Indian culture featuring colourful Bollywood, folk and classical dance performances, energetic live band, and soul-stirring Kirtan. Join yoga, meditation and dance workshops, craft activities and interactive fun for children, many collaborative music and dance items showcasing artists from across Melbourne's diverse communities.

Wander through a bustling bazaar brimming with handcrafted treasures, glittering jewellery stalls and treat your tastebuds to mouth-watering food stalls lining the Yarra all day long.

The festival reaches its dazzling finale with a spectacular fireworks display over the Yarra, lighting up the city's iconic skyline and wrapping all of Melbourne in the joyous spirit of Diwali.

Come celebrate the Festival of Lights – where tradition, community and celebration shine as one.

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Sat 31 Oct
  • 12pm - 10pm 12:00pm - 10:00pm

Location

Fed Square
Swanston St & Flinders St
Melbourne 3000

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This is a free event

Booking not required

Contact details

  • telephone number: 0491 771 331
  • email address: celebrateindiainfo@gmail.com
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