BNZAuckland Diwali Festival

The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival has grown to become New Zealand's premier Indian cultural festival. It's a free, family-friendly event held every year.

  • Date Te rā me te wā

    11 - 12 October 2025

  • Price Utu hoko

    Free Entry

  • Location Te wāhi

    Aotea Square
Festival Information
  • Words by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited
  • Last updated 21 Aug 2025

The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival, known as 'The Festival of Lights', draws over 65,000 attendees.

Since its inception in 2002, the festival has been a vibrant showcase, featuring traditional and contemporary music, dance, and stalls offering Indian delicacies and crafts.

Join us celebrating Diwali in Auckland with:
💃 3 Stages / Performance Zones
🍴Food Stalls
🎨Arts & Craft Retail Stalls
🧘 Free Yoga Workshops
🎆 Fireworks on Sunday Night
+ MORE


A free, family-friendly event by BNZ & Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.

Location Te wāhi
Aotea Square
Plan your route
Getting there Te huarahi ki reira

Aotea Square is located in the Auckland city centre, a 15-minute walk from Britomart station and the Downtown Ferry Terminal. For all transport options, please check our Festival Information page.

Local tip He tīwhiri mō te rohe

Diwali is also the largest vegetarian festival in New Zealand with an array of food vendors offering mouth-watering Indian dishes including Pakora, Pav Bhaji, and Kulfi.

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The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival is produced by the region's cultural and economic agency, Tātaki Auckland Unlimited, on behalf of Auckland Council. The Diwali Advisory Group, representative of Auckland’s Indian communities, supports and advises on the future development and growth of the festival.