What's On At Diwali

See Auckland Town Hall come alive with a spectacular Diwali projection show, specially created by French-based creative studio The Hybrid Project. A vibrant celebration of light, colour and storytelling illuminating the iconic façade.

📍Auckland Town Hall
🕛  8pm - Late
📅 24 - 29 October & 31 October and 1 November
💲Free

See the Auckland Harbour Bridge light up for Diwali! Every 30 minutes, vibrant colours and artistic rangoli-inspired patterns will illuminate the bridge in a dazzling display. Gather friends and whānau for this free event and enjoy the Festival of Lights shining over the harbour.

📍 Auckland Harbour Bridge
📅 24 October - 2 November
🕛 8pm - 12am (every 30 minutes)
💲 Free

Experience Auckland light up in fuchsia pink. Watch the festival colours spread across the city, and why not stop for a photo op to make your stories pop!

📍 Auckland Art Gallery | Auckland War Memorial Museum | Queen Street | Light Path (Te Ara I Whiti) | Sky Tower
📅 23 October - 2 November
🕛 8pm - 12am 
💲 Free

Brighten your commute with flash performances at the newly opened Te Waihorotiu Station and Te Komititanga Square (outside Waitemata Station) These free, lively perfomances bring the sounds and energy of Diwali into the heart of the city. Look out for surprise music and dance that will add a festive spark to your day.

📍 Te Waihorotiu Station and Te Komititanga Square
📅 13 | 28 | 30 October
🕛  5.30pm / 8.30am
💲 Free

BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival brings together 100+ performances across two packed days! Expect everything from dance schools, fusion bands and DJ sets to classical singing, street dance battles and even performances from the New Zealand Police. There’s always something happening, wherever you are in the festival.
 

📍Aotea Centre, Queen Street, Rutland Street
📅 31 October - 1 November
🕛 12pm - 8pm
💲 Free

Celebrate Diwali at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki with a free lunchtime live music series celebrating the sounds and traditions of South Asia.
 

Celebrate Diwali at Auckland Art Gallery Toi o Tāmaki with Takadimi Trio, bringing Indian fusion music to Music of the Month. Expect inventive rhythms, soulful melodies and spontaneous improvisation blending traditional influences with a contemporary sound.

This free, family-friendly event is open to everyone. Drop in, discover something new and enjoy live music in the Gallery. Seating is available on a first come, first served basis.

📍 Auckland Art Gallery, Te Ātea | North Atrium
📅 1 November
🕛 2pm - 3pm
💲 Free

Step into the Living Arts Centre, where Indian art meets classical music. Put on headphones, enjoy calming visuals and a free turmeric latte, then sink into a cushion and escape the festival buzz for a quiet moment to pause, meditate and recharge.

📍 Waitakere 1-2 | Aotea Centre
📅 31 October - 1 November
🕛 12pm – 6pm
💲 Free

Join renowned instructor Reha Kumar for free yoga workshops at Aotea Centre in the Waitakere Room. Explore the history of this ancient Indian practice while being guided through flows, meditation and breathwork. No experience required. Five 45-minute sessions across the weekend – mats available, or bring your own.

📍 Waitakere 3 | Aotea Centre
📅 31 October - 1 November
🕛 12pm - 5pm
💲 Free

Join Shibani, curator from Baaya Design, India, for a guided walkthrough of the exhibition. Discover the stories behind the 16 artworks as she shares insights into their concepts, themes, artistic traditions and the diverse Indian art forms they represent.

📍 Aotea Centre | QBE Gallery, Level 4
📅 31 October - 1 November
🕛 4 - 4:30pm
💲 Free

Discover Under One Sky, Upon One Earth, an exhibition connecting India and Aotearoa through art, nature and shared symbolism. Explore Gond, Bhil, Warli and Madhubani traditions alongside contemporary works by Shibani Jain of Baaya Design. 
Artworks will also be available to purchase.


📍 Aotea Centre | QBE Gallery, Level 4
📅 27 October - 1 November
🕛 12pm - 5pm
💲 Free

Join curator Balamohan Shingade and Tāmaki Makaurau-based artists for a conversation exploring South Asian mythology, storytelling and art.

📍 Auckland Art Gallery, Auditorium
📅 31 October
🕛 2 - 3:30pm
💲Free (free ticket required)

A little dancer enters an enchanted forest where every animal has a special story to tell.
Through an imaginative journey into an enchanted forest, children will discover how Indian classical dance brings animals and characters to life.
Designed especially for children aged 5–12.

📍 Ground floor Children Area | Auckland Central Library
📅 31 October
🕛 11am - 12pm
💲 Free

Transform a plain diya into a colourful keepsake! Design, paint, and take home your very own diya oil lamp in this fun, hands-on workshop celebrating Diwali. At the same time, enjoy beautiful henna art created by our talented henna artist, Shakira, using plant-based, non-toxic henna.

Henna art is open to all ages. The Diya Painting Workshop is recommended for children aged 6 years and over. Children aged 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. All materials are provided.

📍 Ground floor Makerspace | Auckland Central Library
📅 7 November
🕛 2pm - 3:30pm
💲 Free

Celebrate Diwali with a colourful mixed-media collage workshop inspired by the beauty of Rangoli and Diya art in this relaxed, self-guided workshop. Support is on hand, all materials are provided, and no experience is needed.

Immerse yourself in the rich traditions of Indian classical music with an uplifting performance. This hour-long concert offers a captivating musical journey, spanning from ancient Vedic chants to contemporary Raga Sangeet. 

📍 Ground floor Event Space | Auckland Central Library
📅 1 November
🕛 3pm - 4pm
💲Free