Get ready for Diwali, the festival of lights! At events across the region, you can brighten the night with fireworks, music, food and vibrant colours. Celebrate with our Guide to the Best Diwali Events in Toronto and the GTA…
North York Diwali Festival
Date: October 23-25, 2026
Venue: Mel Lastman Square, 5100 Yonge Street, North York
North York Diwali Festival brings communities together to experience the joy of Diwali with lights, music, food, and culture.
Diwali Festival of Lights
Date: October 24-25, 2026
Celebrate the Diwali Festival of Lights at Nathan Phillips Square, an annual free event with music and dance performances, and fireworks!
Diwali RazzMatazz Mississauga
Date: October 9-11, 2026
Venue: Mississauga Celebration Square, 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga
Diwali RazzMatazz Mississauga features authentic food flavours, plus stage programming, shopping, and kids’ rides.
Oakville Diwali
Date: October 2, 2026
Time: 6:30 PM
Venue: OE Banquet Centre
Address: 2245 Speers Road, Oakville
Website: www.oakvillehospitalfoundation.com
City of Brampton Diwali Mela
Date: November 8, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Venue: Sesquicentennial Park
Address: 11333 Bramalea Road, Brampton
Website: www.brampton.ca
Further Local Celebrations
Diwali Dhamaka
Date: October 24-25, 2026
Venue: Courtyard by Marriott, Brampton
Bring your family and friends for an exciting Diwali experience at the Diwali Dhamaka, a grand cultural extravaganza filled with joy, tradition, and unforgettable experiences.
Brampton’s Biggest Karwachauth Bazaar & Diwali Mela 2026
Date: October 23-25, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: Galaxy Grand Convention Centre
Address: 200 Advance Boulevard, Brampton
Website: Eventbrite link
Trillium Diwali Gala
Date: October 23, 2026
Time: 6:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Venue: Pearson Convention Centre
Address: 2638 Steeles Ave. East, Brampton
Website: www.trilliumgiving.ca
Karwa Chauth Bazaar and Diwali Mela
Date: October 24-25, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Venue: Noor Convention Centre
Address: 2084 Steeles Ave East, Brampton
Website: Eventbrite link, Facebook Event
Jashan – E – Diwali, featuring Sur Sagar
Date: November 6, 2026
Time: Friday 7:00 PM
Venue: Chandni Convention Centre
Address: 5 Gateway Boulevard, Brampton
Website: Eventbrite link
The Lit Gala 2026
Date: November 14, 2026
Time: Saturday 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM
Venue: Canadian Room – Fairmont Royal York
Address: 100 Front Street West, Toronto
Website: www.thelitgala.com
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