Diwali On The Square: Free Festival Returns To Trafalgar Square For 2026

London’s major Diwali celebrations take place at the end of October. Image: LBM1948, Creative Commons

Vibrant Diwali celebrations return to Trafalgar Square in October 2026, featuring music, dance, workshops and more.

The free Diwali on the Square festival, organised by the Mayor of London, and featuring people from across London’s Hindu, Jain and Sikh communities, kicks off early afternoon on Sunday 25 October 2026 (note that Diwali itself falls on 8 November 2026).

Confirmed for 2026’s Diwali celebrations are:

💃 An opening ceremony consisting of 200 vibrantly-clothed dancers in the centre of Trafalgar Square.

🪘 Main stage performances throughout the day from London’s Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities (last year’s highlights included Bollywood Dance School, BAPS Neasden Temple prayers and a live garba band by Chinmaya Mission UK).

A woman in traditional Indian attire, including an orange sequined dress, jewelry, and a bindi, performs a dance in front of a red curtain.

Image: S Pakhrin, Creative Commons

🧘🏽 Dance workshops, where you can get a taste of dance styles from different parts of India, ranging from traditional Classical and folk, to popular Bollywood.

🍛 A range of caterers serving up South Asian food, including fusion vegan and vegetarian cuisine.

✨ The Glimpse of Goddesses area, offering an introduction to Hindu goddesses through a live tableau of actors representing Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Saraswati.

🧒 Activities for children, including a Diwali quiz.

Diwali on the Square 2026, Trafalgar Square, Sunday 25 October 2026, 1pm-7pm. Free entry, just turn up. More information here.

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