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Guide to Diwali in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Discover where to celebrate Diwali in ³Ô¹ÏÍø. Join the festivities and find Diwali-themed activities across the city. Then dine at restaurants and cafes pre- and post-celebrations.

When is Diwali in 2025?

Diwali will be observed on Tuesday 21 October in 2025.

Diwali dining inspo

The sleek interior of Elchi restaurant, featuring large gold lights in the ceiling and semi-circular banquettes.

Elchi

A contemporary Indian dining experience in ³Ô¹ÏÍø.

Restaurant interior with people seated at tables along a wall and at the bar.

Tonka

Indian-inspired cuisine with unique dishes and cocktails celebrating the spices of the subcontinent.

A selection of rice, salad and tandoori meat dishes viewed from above.

Curry Vault Indian Restaurant and Bar

Offering both traditional and modern Indian cuisine.

A classic English pub decor with a wooden bar and green bar stools.

The Black Prince British Indian Pub & Restaurant

Experience the vibrancy of Indian culture with the charm of a British pub.

A table loaded with dishes of food including rice, meat, curry and vegetables.

Kahaani

Showcasing flavours from different regions across India.

Neon sign, bar and booths inside Daughter in Law Indian restaurant.

Daughter in Law

Colourful bar and restaurant serving 'unauthentic' Indian food.

Samosas and Indian snacks.

Delhi Streets

The authentic flavours of Indian street food in a casual dining space.

Interior of an Indian restaurant with red tones and a circus tent-like ceiling.

Bibi Ji

An authentic Indian diner with a casual exploration of traditional Indian food.

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Gaylord Indian Restaurant

A unique dining experience that celebrates the rich and diverse flavours of the Indian subcontinent.

A restaurant table with plates of Indian food arranged on it, two glasses of wine, cutlery, cloth napkins, and a person seated on a banquette behind the table.

Kolkata Cricket Club

A modern Indian restaurant inspired by the vibrant flavours of Kolkata and fine Bengali cuisine.

Selection of Indian dishes on a restaurant table.

Gourmet Curry Hut

A beloved staple in ³Ô¹ÏÍø's dining scene, offering a fully-licenced Indian dining experience.

Best chai cafes in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

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Union Kiosk

Serving vegan jaffles, coffee and sweets.

Indian street food bread roll with large fried pattie and green chillies.

Chai N Chilli

³Ô¹ÏÍø's first Maharashtrian restaurant serves Mumbai-style vegetarian, Jain and vegan cuisine.

Two people, the owners of the Original Chai Co, standing on the footpath outside their shop.

Original Chai Co.

Enjoy authentic chai made while you wait, crispy samosas and more.

Milky chai (tea) in a cup with cinnamon sticks, star anise and whole nutmegs resting on the table alongside.

Dropout Chai Wala

Enjoy ³Ô¹ÏÍø's first authentic street chai.

Only In The City

Only in this City of Ours
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Things you can only do in the city

There's only one place to find these rare ³Ô¹ÏÍø experiences and secret spots.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø’s most Instagrammable experiences

You won't need filters at the city's most photogenic spots.

People including a man in a wheelchair heading down a laneway past a large tropical-themed wall mural with city buildings in the background.

Meyers Place

Explore one of ³Ô¹ÏÍø's most iconic laneways, filled with bars, restaurants and murals.

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South Asian Festival

Experience South Asian culture with street food, music and dance, stalls, fireworks and more.

Flinders Street Station lit up in blue at dusk during ³Ô¹ÏÍø's RISING festival, with city buildings in the background.
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RISING: ³Ô¹ÏÍø

A festival of new art, music and performance in the heart of Naarm/³Ô¹ÏÍø each winter.

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³Ô¹ÏÍø Women in Film Festival

Marking 10 years championing women and non-binary filmmakers with bold screenings and events.

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Where to see traditional lion dance performances in ³Ô¹ÏÍø

Celebrating Lunar New Year in ³Ô¹ÏÍø? Here's where to see lion dances and dragon parades.