A special invitation
Join us as our guest
More than 85 community groups are with Melbourne Diwali this year, and leaders from across Victoria are joining us. We would be glad to have you with us.
Saturday 31 October 2026 · From 2pm · Marvel Stadium Square, Docklands
Melbourne Diwali 2026
Our fifth year
Our theme is Resourcefulness, guided by the life of Sri Ram and Mata Sita, and this year we celebrate the resourcefulness of our community. The platform is yours: a day to connect with these leaders and with a community already coming together.
Free entry, alcohol free and family focused.
Joining us on the day
Our special guests
Sarah Witty MP
Federal Member for Melbourne
Opens the festival, 2pm
Mr Amir Meron
Deputy Ambassador of Israel
From 2pm
Vishwajeet Pradhan
Bollywood actor
From 2pm
Premier Ben Carroll
Premier of Victoria
Official launch, 4pm
David Southwick MP
Representing Jess Wilson MP, Leader of the Opposition
Afternoon
Kishwar Chowdhury
Celebrity chef
Masterclasses, 4pm and 6pm
Shane Dunne and Harmit Singh
Chief Executive Officer and Head of Academy, Richmond Football Club
From 7.15pm
Times are approximate and subject to change.
Photos: Sarah Witty MP, Alison Newman (CC0); Vishwajeet Pradhan, Bollywood Hungama (CC BY 3.0, cropped); Premier Ben Carroll, Parliament of Victoria; David Southwick MP, Melbourne Diwali; Kishwar Chowdhury, Network 10.
About a minute
RSVP
Send us your RSVP and our team will be in touch with everything you need for the day.
Marvel Stadium Square, 740 Bourke Street, Docklands.