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Diwali Light It Up! Basingstoke

By Kala The Arts

Come celebrate Diwali together with Kala The Arts, featuring a dazzling parade across town ending in a grand performance!

Date and time

Location

RG21 7QD

Outside Willis Museum & Sainsbury Gallery Basingstoke RG21 7QD United Kingdom

Agenda

5:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Parade Line-up


For participants: Meet outside Willows Coffee House, Church St.

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Parade


Beginning from Willis Museum & Sainsbury Gallery on Church St/Wote St, a glowing procession through town ending at the amphitheatre next to Vue Cinema on Festival Way.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

Performances


At the amphitheatre, enjoy a spectacular finale!

Good to know

Highlights

  • 2 hours, 30 minutes
  • ALL AGES
  • In person
  • Doors at 5:30 PM

About this event

Holiday • Fall events

Join Kala The Arts for Diwali Light it Up! – the Festival of Lights – featuring dazzling parades, music, dance, lanterns and joy filling the streets of Basingstoke. This is a free, family-friendly event open to all. Expect lots of colour, culture and community spirit as over 2,000 children, installation artists, dancers, musicians and artists light up our towns!

Why join us?

  • Experience the magic of Diwali Light it Up! – lanterns, costumes, lights and vibrant performances.
  • See South Asian arts at their best – Kathak, Odissi, Hip Hop, Bollywood, Contemporary, Yakshagana, Kandyan dance, Bharatanatyam and many more.
  • Be part of something unforgettable – join thousands of people celebrating culture, light and community.
  • Completely free – bring your family, friends and neighbours.

    This year’s theme?
    Devi – Light and Earth – our 2025 parade celebrates Devi, the embodiment of strength, beauty and nature.

    For more information and the full schedule, route maps, and parking details, visit: https://kalathearts.co.uk/whats-on/diwali-light-it-up/



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Oct 17 · 6:00 PM GMT+1