Madhuri Vasa, Ragaamrutha Music School
Carnatic music from Ragaamrutha Music School starts the festival at 2pm, before the welcome and lamp lighting.
Programme
Schedule
Every group on the main stage on Saturday 31 October, in the order they perform.
Marvel Stadium Square · Docklands, Melbourne
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Main stage · Saturday 31 October
Performances, in stage order
Every group on the main stage, in the order they perform. Groups dance in blocks, so we list the time of each block. Times are approximate and may move on the day.
Juniors dance competition (12 and under)
About 2.40pm to 3.25pm
Tiny Twinkle Crew
Na2 Entertainment
JJ group
Rhythm of South
Avain Champs
A Bollywood dance
Twinkling Stars
Celebrating India with Beats
Desi Dance Fusion
Juniors winners announced about 3.20pm, presented by ANZ.
Teens dance competition (13 to 17)
About 3.25pm to 3.55pm
RENS Girls
A tribute to Asha Bhosle
DK Alayam
Dhanshree Thillana
Mitrayi Dance Divas
Rhythms of the Peacock: an Odissi dance journey
Gulaboo Girls
A semi-classical dance
Twirl Girls (The Naach Box)
Teens winners announced about 3.50pm. Then the official launch, about 3.55pm to 4.25pm.
Adults dance competition (18 and over)
About 4.25pm to 6pm
Devi Dance Group
Marathi folk fusion
Medhasvi
Made in India
Nritya School of Indian Dances
Nazakat: an ode to elegance
Lasya
Beats & Taal
Semi-classical Kathak fusion
South Kuthu
Shake It Up (Smika Dance Academy)
Shake It Up with Folk
Nritya Rockers
Shiva Shakti
Kalyani Rockzz
Rhythm Dance Academy
Durga, in Odissi
Saaz & Stepz
Mehfil
Surili Melodies
Maryada Purushottam
The Naach Box Kathak
Shom Productions
Laila Majnu
Showcase, not in the competition
Adults winners announced about 5.55pm, presented by WorldRemit. From 6pm: Dandiya, Bhangra and Bollywood workshops, then the DJ until 10pm.
Melbourne Diwali 2026 performers and schedule
Melbourne Diwali 2026 runs from 2pm to 10pm on Saturday 31 October at Marvel Stadium Square, Docklands, with free entry for everyone. The main stage carries the day: the Melbourne Diwali dance competitions for Juniors, Teens and Adults through the afternoon, the official launch at about 4pm, then Dandiya, Bhangra and Bollywood workshops and a DJ until 10pm. Dance schools, academies, community groups and school groups make up the programme, listed above in stage order. Add the date to your calendar, meet the performers, and read the visitor guide for getting to Docklands.