Before the lights go up
Melbourne Diwali 2026 Launch
An afternoon at Parliament House with the people who build the festival.
Friday 9 October, 2pm to 5pm
Queen's Hall, Parliament House, Spring Street, East Melbourne
By invitation only. If you would like to be considered, please RSVP.
Send my RSVPPlease reply by Friday 2 October
Arrive by 1:45pm. Photo ID required. One RSVP per guest. Business attire.
Questions? ggupta@melbournediwali.com.au
The Launch
Previous Launches
The invitation-only event that opens each Melbourne Diwali season. Each record sets out what was announced, who spoke and who was in the room.
2025Thursday 11 September 2025RACV City Club, 501 Bourke Street, MelbourneRead the record 
2024Tuesday 1 October 2024RACV City Club, 501 Bourke Street, MelbourneRead the record 
2023Monday 16 October 2023The Hub, Docklands, then the HAPPY DIWALI sign on Harbour EsplanadeRead the record
Melbourne Diwali is non-partisan. Elected representatives are recorded by the office they held on the date of each Launch.