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A packed evening crowd applauds a performance at Melbourne Diwali 2025

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Can anyone celebrate Diwali? A first-time visitor guide to Melbourne Diwali

Melbourne Diwali is a festival open to everyone. Whether you’re Indian, Hindu, or simply interested, this guide will help you enjoy your first Diwali festival in Melbourne.

Gautam GUPTA15 Oct 2026

Melbourne Diwali 2026 poster by Emma Clarke: dancers, dhol drummers and three diyas on a warm orange ground, with Saturday 31 October and Marvel Stadium Square.

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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

The SMH Group team standing in front of the SMH sign

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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