Various routes along Edinburgh’s New Town
This November, Edinburgh Diwali, Scotland’s largest public Diwali celebration brings a celebration of light, culture, music and dance to Edinburgh.
Since 2015, Edinburgh Diwali has showcased the spirit of the Indian festival of lights and Scotland’s rich multicultural tapestry by bringing together communities to celebrate diversity. A glorious kaleidoscope of colour, music and dance, it is an event for everyone, regardless of religious and faith.
Over 200 performers will take part in the day’s festivities, which includes a colourful parade from St Andrew Square to Castle Street, before heading to the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens for an afternoon and evening of live performance. Audiences will be treated to a display of music, dance and entertainment that showcases the rich diversity of pan Indian culture in fusion with wider local traditions. The day comes to a close with a fireworks finale.
Edinburgh Diwali’s 2026 celebrations will take place on Sunday 15 November 2026 across Edinburgh’s New Town. Assembly for the parade will begin at St Andrew Square at 12.30pm, with live music and performance at the Ross Bandstand from 3pm, finished with a colourful fireworks display around 6.30pm.
The festival offers a fantastic day out for all the family. Free to attend and open to all – simply come along and join in the celebrations of this family-friendly festival of light.
For full details of this year’s festival see Edinburgh Diwali.
