Culture & Traditions
Made by hand: the story of our 2026 poster
In a year when so much is made by AI, our poster was drawn by hand. Emma Clarke made it in one week.
Gautam GUPTA13 Oct 2026
Melbourne's biggest Diwali
Melbourne Diwali Festival 2026
Saturday 31 October 20262 to 10 PMMarvel Stadium Square
Counting down · Free entry
Melbourne's free festival of lights
Dance, music, food and family fun at Marvel Stadium Square, Docklands. Free, and undercover, rain or shine.
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Partners
A fresh start: welcome to SMH Group
Diwali has long been the time to open new account books and make big family decisions. We welcome SMH Group, accountants, lawyers and conveyancers under one roof, as a Gold Partner.
Gautam GUPTA13 Oct 2026
Food, Market & Shopping
Diwali gift shopping in Melbourne: a festival market checklist
A practical guide to choosing Diwali gifts at Melbourne's festival market, with stall examples, questions to ask and a simple shopping checklist.
Gautam GUPTA12 Oct 2026
Our 2026 partners
The organisations backing this year's festival at Marvel Stadium.
Major Partner
Supporting Partners
Gold Partners
Community Partners
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With the support of
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