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Tauranga Diwali Festival 2026
Sat
7 Nov
2026
The clock is counting down for this Tauranga Diwali Festival for 2026 and preparations are well underway behind the scenes!
We're already dreaming, planning, and building our wishlist of performers for the Diwali stage. If you are a lover of classical dance, Bollywood, Bhangra, kirtan music, drama performances, delicious Indian cuisine...this is for you, for only a gold coin donation at the entry gate.
We will be showcasing some of Aotearoa's most established dancers, as well as artists breaking through as rising talents - with plenty more to be announced.
At this sacred festival of divine love and illumination, it’s an absolute honour to welcome top-tier talents and dance masters at the one-of-a-kind Tauranga Diwali Festival for the whole family to enjoy, and be ready to be blown away! Yum Yum Diwali!! From popular Indian street food favourites to tempting finger-food platters perfect for sharing and sampling, there will be something for everyone to enjoy. You'll also find ice cream, coffee/tea, smoothies, and plenty more tasty treats throughout the Diwali Village.
So if you'd rather take a break from cooking on 7 November, we've got you covered!
Browse through our beautiful, trendy jewelry, insence, puja and home decor products: on display will be a wide mix of ethnic and nostalgic items and surely you will find some perfect pieces for your next event to wear and shine.
Come along, relax, and enjoy a feast of flavours with family and friends. Cash is preferred, and a friendly cash-out service will be available on site. The Tauranga Diwali Festival is well known for its personal, charming and all-embracing vibe, and its championing of art in all its forms: music, visual and performance. Keep an eye on our Facebook page over the coming months as we reveal more details. Don't miss it—mark your calendar now and get ready to celebrate the vibrant colours of Diwali, the culture of devotion, uplifting kirtan music, and the warm spirit of community that brings Tauranga together with a gold coin entry.
Location
Wharepai Domain
Event Dates
November 7, 2026
at
2:00 pm
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