Sat 7 Nov

Adelaide's Biggest Deepavali Festival 2026

Hindu Council of Australia (SA) Deepavali mela at Adelaide Showground, with Ravan Dahan and fireworks.

CultureAdelaide's Biggest Deepavali Festival 2026Sat 7 Nov

Why go

The finale burns a 35-foot effigy of Ravana to mark good over evil, followed by a large fireworks display. Through the day there are Ram Leela plays, Bollywood, Bhangra and Dhol-Tasha drumming, Rangoli contests and a bazaar of regional street food, henna and crafts, with over 10,000 people expected.