Melbourne's Festival of Lights
celebrating light, culture & community
Event Date
31 October 2026
Marvel Stadium, Melbourne
The Festival Marketplace
Browse hundreds of curated stalls — from traditional sweets and street food to handcrafted jewellery, fashion, and home décor. All in one place, all celebrating Diwali.
Shop Local
Discover Melbourne's best South Asian and multicultural small businesses all in one festival marketplace.
Exclusive Deals
Vendors will post festival-day deals and specials. Follow your favourites to get notified.
Interactive Map
Find exactly where each stall is located on the festival floor — no wandering required.
Vendor applications open now — approved vendors are listed in the marketplace directory.
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Festival Moments
A glimpse of what awaits you at Diwali Melbourne
10,000+
Attendees
100+
Vendors
3
Stages
Celebrating Light, Culture & Community
Diwali Melbourne brings the city together every October for a spectacular celebration of Diwali — the festival of lights. Expect vibrant performances, incredible food, artisan markets, and an unforgettable fireworks display.
Diwali Melbourne 2026 is our biggest event yet. Join thousands of Melburnians at Marvel Stadium for a night that honours tradition and embraces community.
Previous Festivals
Two years of lights, music, and community. Here's what you've been missing.
8,500+
Attendees
85
Vendors
2
Stages
Headlined by Bollywood playback singer Sunidhi Chauhan with a live 14-piece orchestra. First year with a dedicated kids' zone and rangoli competition.
Performances & Events
- Sunidhi Chauhan Live
- Kathak by Shiamak Troupe
- Dhol Circle · Open Stage
- Rangoli Competition
"The most vibrant cultural event Melbourne has seen this decade."
— The Age, November 2025
5,200+
Attendees
60
Vendors
2
Stages
The inaugural festival at Marvel Stadium. Sold out vendor stalls within 3 weeks of applications opening. Featured classical dance and live ghazal performance.
Performances & Events
- Ghazal Night with Ustad Rashid
- Bharatanatyam Ensemble
- DJ Nucleya (closing set)
- Cultural Parade · CBD
"A celebration that finally gives Melbourne's South Asian community the stage it deserves."
— Herald Sun, November 2024
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Vendor Stall Packages
Reach thousands of festival-goers with your product or service. Applications close 31 August 2026.
Premium Stall
From $1,500
6m × 3m
- Prime festival location
- Large display space (6m × 3m)
- Logo on all event signage
- Social media feature post
- 2× artist passes
- Early setup access
Standard Stall
From $700
3m × 3m
- Festival floor space (3m × 3m)
- Listed on event program
- 1× artist pass
Community Stall
From $200
Shared area
- Shared community area space
- Listed on event map
Volunteer with Us
Help make Diwali Melbourne 2026 happen. We need enthusiastic volunteers for event-day roles across setup, guest experience, vendor support, and more.
Express Interest