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A spectacular Diwali celebration on the Peninsula!
An afternoon of colour, rhythm, and community. From creative workshops and street food to a vibrant procession and mass dance under the lights, it’s a festival that brings people together to share in joy, movement, and tradition.  

The afternoon begins in Peninsula Square with lantern-making, dandiya stick decorating, street food, and creative workshops.

Learn Garba’s joyful steps and Dandiya Raas’s lively rhythms in rehearsals led by expert dancers, then join the evening procession of drummers, dancers, and an illuminated rickshaw through Design District. It all culminates in Barton Yard to a glowing canopy of light, where mass dancing flows into an open floor for everyone to celebrate together.

Savor rich curries and fragrant snacks at the food market while DJs at Canteen keep the party going.

Diwali on the Peninsula welcomes all, wear your brightest colours or traditional dress and be part of the celebration and join in a joyful tradition of rhythm and light.

Programme:
Lantern Making Workshop [Drop-in sessions]
Time: 2:00pm – 3:20pm [Duration: 20mins]
Location: Peninsula Square
Create and decorate your own Diwali lantern to display in Peninsula Square.
* Suitable for all ages (under 16s to be accompanied with an adult)

Dandiya Stick Workshop [Drop-in sessions]
Time: 4:00pm – 5:50pm [Duration: 20mins]
Location: Peninsula Square
Create your own decorated sticks using tassels, threads and reflective tape.
* Suitable for all ages (under 16s to be accompanied with an adult)

Dance Rehearsals
Time: 2:30pm – 3:30pm & 4:30pm – 5:30pm
Location: Peninsula Square
Learn Garba and Dandiya steps so you’re ready to join the procession and mass dance.
* Suitable for ages 10+ (under 16s to be accompanied with an adult)

Food & Drink
Time: 12 noon - 8:00pm
Location: Peninsula Square
Savour rich curries and fragrant snacks from curated Indian street food stalls.
From sweet to savoury, discover flavours and aromas that capture the vibrant spirit of South Asian celebration - to be shared, savoured and enjoyed together.

Music
Location: Peninusula Square & Canteen Food Hall & Bar
Enjoy the beats of dhol drummers filling the square with rhythm and celebration.
From late afternoon into the evening, DJ ACE will bring Bollywood beats and South Asian sounds to Canteen, setting the soundtrack to the day’s festivities.