Classic Bollywood Photo Booth with Props | 19-20 OCT 2024 11AM – 8PM
Step into the glitz and glamour of Bollywood! Our Classic Bollywood Photo Booth is packed with iconic props, so you can snap a memorable photo and feel like a Bollywood star!
Diwali Storytime | 19 OCT 11AM
Join us for a special Storytime to celebrate Diwali with stories, songs and dance! Stories run for 30 mins and is ideal for kids two years and up. Tamariki, parents and caregivers are welcome! No registration required - just come along
Free Yoga Workshops
Learn the history behind the ancient Indian practice, be guided through yoga flows, meditation and breath work with renowned yoga guru, Reha Kumar, who will be offering free practical and theory-based yoga workshops throughout the weekend. No yoga experience is necessary. For more details, check out the website listed above.
Food & Craft Stalls
Wander the stunningly vibrant art and craft stalls and set your sights on mouth-watering vegetarian food on Lorne Street & Queen Street all weekend
Music & Performances
Come along and enjoy two days of amazing dance & musical performances across a range of styles on three different stages and hear incredible music showcasing Indian culture and Auckland's diverse Indian communities.
Festival Finale Fireworks | 20 OCT 8:50PM
On Sunday, 20 October, the festival will close with a spectacular fireworks display from the Aotea Centre rooftop, providing a stunning finale to the celebrations.
Celebrate Diwali at Cassia | Special 10 Course Menu
Cassia invites you to experience a culinary journey like no other with our exclusive 10-course menu, crafted specially for the festival of lights. Running for a limited time from 22 October to 2 November.
3D Light Projection | Town Hall
See the spectacular 3D light projection for Diwali on the Town Hall from 14 October to 23 October, playing every night!
Vibrant & Colourful Lights | Queen Street Lights
In partnership with Auckland Council and Vector, the tree up-lights on Queen Street from Customs Street up to Victoria Street including Vulcan Lane bring more nighttime vibrancy to this part of the city!
Indian Cooking Class | Aotea Centre
Featuring Makarnd Karkhanis, Mamta Sethi, Prasanna Kumar & Brahmdev Yadav.
19 Oct from 3pm to 4.30pm
Chalk it Up | Freshchoice
Show your creativity in Aotea Square from midday on Saturday 19th of October.
Open to all skill levels!
$2 per hour to a max of $12 on weekends and a $12 flat rate for weekday evenings at The Civic car park. Find out more.