BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival 2026

Schedule

Sat, 31 Oct, 2026 at 12:00 pm to Sun, 01 Nov, 2026 at 09:00 pm

UTC+13:00
Location

Aotea Square | Auckland, AU

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New Zealand’s largest Diwali celebration is back!🪔
The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival returns for two days of incredible food, music, dance and celebration in the heart of the city🎶💃
Gather your friends and whānau to experience one of Auckland’s most vibrant cultural festivals, with:
💃 100+ performances across three stages
🍛 Delicious food from across Indian cuisines
🛍️ Arts, crafts and unique market stalls
🎆 A spectacular fireworks finale on Sunday night
And so much more!
📍 Aotea Square
📅 31 Oct – 1 Nov 2026
🎟️ FREE ENTRY
Find out more: aucklandnz.com/Diwali
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Aotea Square, Queen Street, Auckland,Auckland, New Zealand

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