What is Diwali?
Diwali, the festival of lights, celebrates the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil. Celebrated by millions of people worldwide, including many here in Melbourne, the festival holds deep significance for Hindu, Sikh, Jain and some Buddhist communities.
The festival runs for five days and follows a lunisolar calendar, meaning the dates change each year. In 2026, Diwali falls on Sunday November 8, with the five-day festival running from Friday November 6 to Tuesday November 10.
We’re celebrating Diwali to recognise the long-standing connection between Australia, India and the MCG.
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Diwali Photo Activation
Entrants share a photo of themselves, their friends or family on Instagram at the Diwali Photo Activation at Gate 3 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground, and tag the @mcg Instagram account.
