The birth of Lord Krishna: midnight aarti and dahi handi
Krishna Janmashtami 2026 in Australia
was on Friday 4 September 2026
Krishna Janmashtami, also written Gokulashtami or Janmashtmi, falls on Friday 4 September 2026. The birth of Lord Krishna: midnight aarti and dahi handi, 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 Krishna Janmashtami 2026
Organisers usually publish Krishna Janmashtami programmes four to six weeks out. If you are running one, list it and it will appear here.
Krishna Janmashtami 2026 by city
Krishna Janmashtami in other years
Where to celebrate
Temples across Australia that hold Krishna Janmashtami 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)
Krishna Janmashtami 2026 in Australia: questions people ask
When is Krishna Janmashtami 2026 in Australia?
Friday 4 September 2026. was on Friday 4 September 2026. Community celebrations often fall on the nearest weekend, so check each event's own date.
Where can I celebrate Krishna Janmashtami in Australia?
Nothing is listed yet for 2026. Temples usually hold programmes, and this page updates as organisers publish theirs.
What is Krishna Janmashtami?
The birth of Lord Krishna: midnight aarti and dahi handi. It is also written Gokulashtami or Janmashtmi.
Are Krishna Janmashtami events on Chalo alcohol free?
Yes. Every event on Chalo is listed as alcohol free and family safe.
How do I list a Krishna Janmashtami event in Australia?
Create a free listing from the Create event button. It appears on this page once it is live.