Various routes along Edinburgh’s New Town
This November, join Edinburgh Diwali in celebrating a decade of light, culture, and community.
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.
Last year’s celebrations lit up the city with incredible energy. There was unforgettable performances covering classical to contemporary from across cultures from more than 200 performers, notably Scottish Regiment Band, the electrifying Edinburgh Bhangra Crew, dynamic dance troupes Bollyfeat and Dance Ihayami, and a headline performance from the sensational Kaykay & Co., the London based British Asian fusion band. This year’s 10th anniversary celebration promises to be even bigger, with details of the full programme to be revealed nearer the time.
The festival offers a fantastic day out for all the family. Enjoy a spectacular celebration featuring a vibrant parade through Edinburgh’s New Town, music, dance and cultural performances, the return of public fireworks displays to Princes Street Gardens at the Ross Bandstand, and much more.
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.
