Overview

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated by communities across London.
You can join the celebrations at one of London's fantastic Diwali events, including Diwali on the Square on Trafalgar Square.

Diwali on the Square

Every year, Trafalgar Square hosts Diwali on the Square, which attracts thousands of people to Central London.
The joyful event sees the square transformed with magical light displays, floating lanterns, food stalls, music, dance and storytelling.

About Diwali

Diwali has religious significance for Hindu, Sikh and Jain communities.
Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali represents the victory of good over evil and light over darkness. The word Diwali or Deepavali literally means "a row of lamps".
Enthusiastically celebrated around the world, Diwali marks new beginnings and a renewal of commitment to family values. It traditionally symbolises joy, love, reflection, resolution, forgiveness, light and knowledge.
Diwali is timed to coincide with the new moon (the darkest night of the month) in October or November, so the actual date varies from year to year.