- Three performance stages featuring theatre, dance, live music, yoga sessions and Bollywood movies.
- Returning favourites such as mouth-watering vegetarian food stalls, sweets, arts and crafts, family workshops, and a grand fireworks display on Sunday night.
- Ticketed headline events from 7 October at iconic venues including the Auckland Town Hall, Aotea Centre and Q Theatre. These include:
- Bollywood Meets Jazz – a unique fusion performance
- Lucky Ali – the legendary Indian singer live in concert
- Miss IndiaNZ – a celebration of talent and culture
- Ram Leela: A Timeless Tale of Valour and Devotion of Lord Rama
- Kundalini: The Awakening – a powerful dance production
Light projections, illuminated art installations at Freyberg Place and Khartoum Place, and community performances such as the Tamil New Zealand School of Dance and the Basant Madhur Ensemble will add even more colour to the city centre.
A Celebration for All
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited Chief Executive Nick Hill said the Diwali Festival remains one of Auckland’s most treasured cultural events:
“With tens of thousands of Aucklanders attending every year, everyone – whether from the Indian diaspora or other communities – can experience this joyful cultural tradition. Events like this strengthen our connections, support local businesses, and add vibrancy to our city centre.”
BNZ Chief Executive Dan Huggins added:
“We’re delighted to support the BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival again this year. It’s a wonderful way to bring people together to enjoy incredible music, dance, food and culture. We’re excited for Aucklanders to experience the 2025 edition.”
Festival Details
- When: Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October 2025, 12pm–9pm daily
- Where: Aotea Square, Queen Street and Rutland Street
- Cost: Free entry, with additional ticketed events from 7 October
- Family friendly: Smoke-free, alcohol-free and vegetarian festival
More Information
For full programme details, visit the official festival page: www.aucklandnz.com/diwali
The BNZ Auckland Diwali Festival is an Auckland Council event, delivered by Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.
