Diwali Festival of Lights
Friday 6 November 2026, 11am – 10pm at King George Square, Brisbane City. Free · All ages · Park · Creative, Culture, Family events, Festivals, Food.
Getting to the venue
🚌 1 min walk from King George Square busway
🚆 5 min walk from Brisbane Central station
⛴️ 8 min walk from North Quay terminal
🅿️ King George Square Car Park — 2 min walk (paid)
🅿️ Turbot Street Free Motorcycle Parking — 4 min walk
🅿️ Wintergarden Parking — 5 min walk (paid)
Details
Where: King George Square, 100 Adelaide Street, Brisbane
When: Friday 6 November 2026, 11am – 10pm
Cost: Free
Ages: All ages
Bookings: No bookings required.
Within a short walk of the venue
Advanced Mobility Analytics GroupComputer · 80 Ann StreetAlbert Street Uniting ChurchPlaces of worshipAnn Street Presbyterian ChurchPlaces of worshipBrisbane Convenience StoreConvenience storesCharley's TeaCafes · 131 Elizabeth StreetClub VixenNightclubsCoffee IconicCafesCycle2CityBicycleEdward Specialty CoffeeCafes · 275 Edward StreetFelix for GoodnessRestaurants · Burnett Lane
About this event
Join the celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, and experience the joy, colour and spirit of one of the most important festivals in India and among Indian communities worldwide. Traditionally observed over five days, Diwali symbolises the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and hope over despair. This event is proudly supported by Brisbane City Council.
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