Festival of Lights - Melbourne Diwali

25/10/2025

Thank you to all for coming out.
A big shout out to Western Bulldogs for an amazing collaboration once again.
Thank you City of Maribyrnong for supporting this event.

25/10/2025

The light drizzle is passing and the festivities are on! On till 9pm see you all soon.

25/10/2025

And we are a go!
The rains will clear within the hour!
Plenty of food trucks, market stalls, kids activities, Australian replies show, dance performances, fire twirlers and of course the fireworks at 9!
See you soon!

24/10/2025

24/10/2025

What’s the festival of lights without an amazing fire twirl performance?

Catch them and others at the festival of lights tomorrow!

24/10/2025

Lookout for these exciting rides at the Festival of Lights for all ages! We’re bringing some amazing variety for you all!

23/10/2025

While it’s quite a small gesture. We’re quite proud that all of our events have incorporated free face painting for kids and other activities.
Can’t wait to see you all at the festival!

23/10/2025

Some scenes from last years Festival!
Only 1 sleep to go!

23/10/2025

Just a reminder that the Diwali Festival of Lights is on this Saturday evening at Whitten Oval.

Enjoy live music, delicious food, market stalls, rides, dance and cultural performances, and a spectacular fireworks display.

This free, family-friendly festival brings people from all backgrounds together to share in the colour, culture and joy of Diwali.

📅 Saturday 25 October, 4-9.30pm
📍 Mission Whitten Oval, 417 Barkly Street, Footscray

To find out more, visit: https://www.maribyrnong.vic.gov.au/Events/Diwali-Festival-of-Lights-2025

This event is proudly supported through Council's Signature Festivals and Activation Grants Program.

23/10/2025

✨ Celebrate Diwali – the Festival of Lights in West Footscray!

Join the community for a colourful evening filled with music, dance, delicious food, market stalls, rides and a spectacular fireworks finale.
This free, family-friendly festival celebrates light over darkness and brings people of all backgrounds together in joy and connection.

📅 Saturday 25 October 2025
🕓 4pm – 9.30pm
📍 Mission Whitten Oval, 417 Barkly St, Footscray

Bring your family, your friends and your appetite — it’s a night not to be missed!
Proudly supported by Maribyrnong City Council’s Signature Festivals and Activation Grants Program.

23/10/2025

🌟 Only two days to go! 🌟
Get ready for the most amazing Diwali Festival in the West! ✨

🗓 Saturday 25 October 2025
📍 Bulldogs Fan Zone, Whitten Oval
⏰ 4PM – 9PM | Spectacular Fireworks at 9PM

🎡 Amazing range of rides for all ages
🎶 Cultural performances, drummers, Bollywood dancers, Taekwondo, African rhythms & DJ beats
🍔 A mouth-watering line-up of food trucks, free face painting, market stalls & family fun
🎉 FREE ENTRY – everyone’s welcome!

✨ Presented by West Footscray Traders Association
💫 Supported by Maribyrnong City Council & Western Bulldogs

16/10/2025

🎆✨ Only 7 days to go! ✨🎆

The countdown is on for our Diwali Festival of Lights at the Bulldogs EJ Whitten Ground — Saturday, 25 October 2025!
Get ready for an evening filled with dance, music, food, fireworks, and celebration with our amazing community.

🌟 Don’t miss the most colourful night of the year — see you there! 🌟