Diwali Fest

03/29/2026

Save the Date! We are bringing back Colour Fest to Coquitlam this summer, when the ☀️is out for a music & dance extravaganza! This event will be free for the community to attend (colour packets will be available for purchase). Stay tuned for more information as online pre-registration will be required.

Subscribe to our newsletter online and get ready to celebrate the Spring festivals of Holi & Vaisakhi! 🫟

More info: www.diwalifest.ca/colour-fest

02/24/2026

Celebrate Holi with us on March 22 with a free, family friendly event in partnership with Tsawwassen Mills. 🔵🟣🟠🟡🟢

This vibrant festival of colors, marking the arrival of spring, features singing and dancing with family and friends. A live Rangoli display will be sure to delight you along with live music and dance performances, complimentary Henna and artist led dance workshops! 🕺🏻

To wrap up, you are invited to a festive dance party with a live DJ -
Wear your favorite colourful festive attire! 💃🏽

There will also be Holi themed arts & crafts for families to enjoy! 🎨🖌️

Food vendors will be on site to purchase delicious treats. ☕️

Please note this event will be indoors at the venue - no outside colour is allowed as there will be young children and elderly people. Please use mall Entrance # 3.

Note: Pre- registration is required - more details at the link below:
https://diwalifest.ca/upcoming-colour-fest-events/

Celebrate the Festival of Colours & Spring! Stay tuned for more information.

01/13/2026

Happy Lohri, Pongal, and Makar Sankranti! Today, January 13, 2026, marks the peak of India’s vibrant harvest season, celebrated with diverse traditions across different regions.

These festivals honor the sun’s transition and the abundance of nature:
Lohri (January 13): Primarily celebrated in North India (Punjab), it features community bonfires, folk songs, and traditional treats like til (sesame) and gud (jaggery) to mark the end of peak winter.
Makar Sankranti (January 14): Celebrated across India, it marks the sun’s entry into the zodiac sign of Capricorn (Makara). It is famously associated with kite flying and “til-gul” sweets.
Pongal (January 14–17): A four-day Tamil harvest festival dedicated to the Sun God. Traditional activities include boiling fresh rice in milk (Pongal) and creating elaborate kolam (rangoli) designs.
Magh Bihu: Celebrated in Assam, featuring community feasts (Uruka) and the lighting of traditional “Meji” structures.

Source: Various articles & Google Gemini

10/11/2025

The festive season is under way; join us this month for free, community celebrations across Metro Vancouver!

Diwali in New Westminster - October 11
Diwali at Tsawwassen Mills - October 17
Diwali at Marine Gateway - October 18
Diwali in Vancouver - October 25

Please register online at www.diwalifest.ca - we look forward to celebrating with you!

A series of Diwali festivals is coming to B.C., and here are all the free celebrations to look forward to in Metro Vancouver.

10/02/2025

It is with great excitement that we welcome you to the 22nd iteration of Diwali Fest — a vibrant celebration of creativity, community, and cultural expression.

This festival is more than just a gathering; it is a reflection of who we are as a community—diverse, passionate, and deeply committed to the transformative power of the arts.

We aspire to spread the light of by providing a platform for Canadian artists to share their talent. Enjoy live Music & Dance performances, shop at our Diwali Bazaars, sip on delicious Chai and participate in Arts & Crafts - join us at our FREE, community events this month! Please register online at www.diwalifest.ca.

09/20/2025

Imagine a majestic Diwali celebration, where the air is filled with the rhythm and beats of classical and contemporary music and dance. Dress in your favorite festive attire and join us for a warm cup of Chai!

We have collaborated with the talented Anu Chouhan to design this event’s poster artwork that draws inspiration from the unique pink stone architecture of palaces in Jaipur.

This community Diwali celebration is produced in partnership with the Roundhouse Community Arts & Recreation Centre. Our events are free to attend but online pre-registration is required. Please subscribe to our mailing list at www.diwalifest.ca to receive registration details, event schedules and other important festival information.

We are grateful to our funders and sponsors:

Canadian Heritage
City of Vancouver - Local Government
Government of British Columbia

Pacific Toyota Dealers
Remitly
Odlum Brown Community
LemFi

Diwali Fest is an annual South Asian arts & culture festival, produced by the Diwali Celebration Society.

09/19/2025

Celebrate the Festival of Lights with a touch of South Asian Royal traditions on October 11 in the City of New Westminster!

We have collaborated with the talented Anu Chouhan to create this beautiful poster art that revives memories of Rajasthan's glorious lake palaces.

Join us next month for free, community Diwali events. Online pre-registration is required to attend - please subscribe to our mailing list at www.diwalifest.ca to receive registration details, event schedules and other important information.

Diwali Fest is an annual South Asian arts & culture festival, produced by the Diwali Celebration Society.

09/18/2025

This Diwali, gather your loved ones and immerse yourselves in the magic of royal traditions from South Asia. Watch as dancers adorned in vibrant attire move in harmony with the flicker of Diyas, telling tales of prosperity, joy and light.

Our poster artwork depicts children dressed in their Diwali best, playing in the courtyard of a palace in Northern India. We enjoyed collaborating with the lovely Anu Chouhan for this project.

Join us for Diwali in Coquitlam on October 10 for a free, community event presented in partnership with Coquitlam Heritage at Mackin House ft. Music and Dance performances, a Diwali Bazaar, festive Arts & Crafts and more! Online registration is required to attend the performances, but not for the other event areas. Subscribe to our newsletter at www.diwalifest.ca to receive registration guidelines, performance schedules and other festival information.

Diwali Fest is an annual South Asian arts & culture festival, produced by the Diwali Celebration Society.

09/17/2025

This Diwali season, we invite you to experience the opulent world of Indian royalty. Picture yourself surrounded by the grandeur of majestic palaces, where ornate architecture and twinkling Diyas set the stage for an unforgettable celebration.

Our performing artist partners have curated Music and Dance performances that play tribute to this theme via classical and contemporary lenses.

We have collaborated with the talented Anu Chouhan to design this event’s poster artwork displaying the beauty of palace architecture and dance forms from Southern India.

Join us in October for free, community events. Online pre-registration is required to attend - please subscribe to our mailing list at www.diwalifest.ca to receive registration details, event schedules and other important information.

Diwali Fest is an annual South Asian arts & culture festival, produced by the Diwali Celebration Society.