Diwali 2026

Get ready to light up Brent Cross this Diwali.

Join us on Sunday, 1 November for an afternoon filled with colour, culture, music and celebration, as we bring the spirit of Diwali to Centre Court.

From getting creative at our Diya Making Workshop to dancing along with a spectacular cultural parade, there’s plenty happening throughout the afternoon. Expect Dhol, Garba, Bhangra, Bollywood and Zumba performances, plus Henna Artists creating beautiful designs from midday.

And that’s not all. The cultural parade returns at 3:30pm, before the celebrations come together for a final round of performances and audience participation at 4pm.

What’s happening?

🪔 12pm - Diya Making Workshop
Get creative and make your own Diya to take home.

🎨 12pm-5pm - Henna Artists
Add a little extra colour to your celebrations with beautiful Henna designs.

🎭 1:30pm - Cultural Parade
The celebrations really get moving as our colourful cultural parade takes centre stage.

🥁 2pm - Dhol, Dance, Garba, Bhangra, Bollywood & Zumba
Get ready for an afternoon of music, movement and plenty of energy.

🎉 3:30pm - Parade Returns
The parade is back, bringing even more colour and celebration to Centre Court.

💃 4pm - Final Performances & Audience Participation
Finish the afternoon with spectacular performances — and your chance to join in.

Save the date 🗓️

Sunday, 1 November | 12pm-5pm
Centre Court, Brent Cross

Bring your family and friends and come celebrate Diwali with us. With live performances, creative workshops, Henna and plenty of reasons to get involved, this is one afternoon you won't want to miss. 💛✨