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The countdown has begun! The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival 2026 returns to Tāmaki Makaurau this October with two incredible days of live music, dance and mouthwatering Indian food.
The main festival weekend will take place across Aotea Square, Queen Street, Rutland Street and surrounding venues, supported by a wider programme of Diwali experiences across central Auckland in the lead-up.
Traditional and contemporary Indian performances will feature across multiple stages, alongside vegetarian kai, workshops, exhibitions and activities for the whole whānau.
The festival itself is free to attend, and there are also ticketed performances and events to enjoy. The festival is a family-friendly, smoke-free, alcohol-free and vegetarian event.
Click here to find out more information the BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival.
