The festival of lights
Diwali 2027 in Australia
370 days to go
Diwali, also written Deepavali or Dipavali, falls on Friday 29 October 2027. The festival of lights, celebrated by temples, community associations and families in every capital city. The listings here come from organisers and public announcements, and the page updates as programmes are published, so it is worth checking back closer to the date. Pick a city below for the celebrations near you.
Nothing listed yet for Diwali 2027
Organisers usually publish Diwali programmes four to six weeks out. If you are running one, list it and it will appear here.
Diwali 2027 by city
Diwali in other years
Where to celebrate
Temples across Australia that hold Diwali programmes. Check each one for its own times.
- Adelaide Siva Ganesha Temple(Oaklands Park, Adelaide)
- Adelaide Sri Lanka Buddhist Vihara(Adelaide)
- Astha Nepali Hindu Society of Victoria / Shree Pashupatinath Temple Melbourne(269 Pearcedale Rd, Cranbourne South VIC)
- Atam Ras Kirtan Darbar Gurdwara Blackburn(Blackburn)
- Australian Sikh Association Gurdwara Glenwood(Glenwood)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir & Cultural Precinct, Sydney(Sydney)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Melbourne(Mill Park)
- BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir Sydney(Rosehill)
Diwali 2027 in Australia: questions people ask
When is Diwali 2027 in Australia?
Friday 29 October 2027. 370 days to go. Community celebrations often fall on the nearest weekend, so check each event's own date.
Where can I celebrate Diwali in Australia?
Nothing is listed yet for 2027. Temples usually hold programmes, and this page updates as organisers publish theirs.
What is Diwali?
The festival of lights. It is also written Deepavali or Dipavali.
Are Diwali events on Chalo alcohol free?
Yes. Every event on Chalo is listed as alcohol free and family safe.
How do I list a Diwali event in Australia?
Create a free listing from the Create event button. It appears on this page once it is live.