Diwali – Festival of Lights

Name: Diwali – Festival of Lights
Start: 2026-10-31T11:00:00.000Z
End: 2026-10-31T18:00:00.000Z
Location: Espoo Cultural Centre

Kuvassa tanssijoita Diwali-tapahtumassa.

Time

Sat 31.10.2026 EET/EEST13.00–20.00 EET/EEST

Location

See location on the map(external link, opens in a new window)

Target audience

No age limit

Languages

Finnish, English

Price

Free entry

Organizer

CultureEspoo & Finland-India Society

Additional information

espoo.fi

Suomi-Intia-Seura a.k.a Finnish-Indian Society in collaboration with CultureEspoo is organizing an event on the occasion of the most popular Indian festival Diwali – Festival of Lights. The event is organized in Espoo Cultural Centre and Kulttuuriaukio on Saturday 31 October from 13:00 to 20:00.

Diwali is a celebration of light, victory of good over evil, new beginnings, wishing for good health, prosperity, and protection for the new year. Diwali is widely celebrated in India, Nepal and worldwide in other countries between October and November according to the turn of the year in the Hindu calendar. Diwali is a time filled with light and love; which illuminates India and worldwide with its brilliance, and dazzles everyone with its joy.

This year’s Diwali program promises to be vibrant and engaging, featuring a variety of cultural performances, delicious food, and numerous activities. You can expect traditional dance and music performances, showcasing the rich cultural heritage of India. Over 250 performers will be delivering spectacular performances. A fascinating Diwali bazaar will be part of the festivities, offering unique souvenirs, handicrafts, jewellery and lots of traditional items. You can apply Henna tattoos and play games etc. There will be food stalls offering a wide range of Indian delicacies, from savory snacks to sweet treats. Additionally, there will be activities for all age groups, including games, workshops, and cultural exhibitions. It will be a day full of fun and joy.

Schedule

13.00 Event begins: Cultural Bazaar in the foyer and Food Court at Kulttuuriaukio Square

14.00–18.45 Dance and music performances in Tapiola Hall

19.00 Light Circus Spektri at the Amfi outdoor stage

19.30 Food Court closes

20.00 Cultural Bazaar closes and the event ends

Join us with family and friends in celebrating Diwali - Festival of Lights and let’s explore Indian culture together and make memories!

Photographs will be taken at the event for use in the City of Espoo’s communications.

Tapahtuma on osa Espoon Diwali – Valon juhla -kokonaisuutta 2026.

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The route to the main entrance

The 2 accessible parking spaces are located outdoors under 10 m from the entrance. The width of the parking spaces is at least 3.6 m.
The pick-up and drop-off area is located in the vicinity of the entrance, giving easy access to the pavement.
The route to the entrance is smooth and sufficiently wide and illuminated.

The main entrance

The entrance stands out clearly and is illuminated. There is a canopy above the entrance.
The doors connected to the entrance stand out clearly. Outside the door there is sufficient room for moving e.g. with a wheelchair. The door opens automatically with a motion sensor.

In the facility

The customer service point is on the entrance floor.
The customer service point has directions to the different facilities.
The doors in the customer service point stand out clearly.
The waiting room of the customer service point has no queue number system. The waiting room has chairs.
The customer service point has an accessible toilet on the same floor.