Diwali Utsav: A Celebration of South Asian Arts

Immerse yourself in the vibrant sights, sounds, and flavours of Diwali with an afternoon of live performances, workshops and festivities that showcase the rich cultural heritage of South Asia at Wembley Park.

The Programme

• 1:00 pm - 1:30 pm
  Elephant Walkabout
  Start the day with life-sized elephant puppets parading to rhythmic music – perfect for photos and full of Diwali spirit!
• 1:30 pm
  Welcome and Stage Intro
  An exciting introduction to kickstart the day’s performances.
• 1:35 pm - 2:00 pm
  BollyRed Dance Co.
  High-energy South Indian and Gujarati dance styles! Enjoy Garba, Bharatanatyam, and even try some moves in a quick workshop.
• 2:15 pm - 2:30 pm
  The Flute Guy
  Soulful bansuri melodies blending classical ragas and modern beats – a true musical journey.
• 2:35 pm - 3:05 pm
  Yoga Laughter with Kalpana Doshi
  Laugh your stress away! Join Kalpana’s joyful laughter yoga session for a refreshing break.
• 3:05 pm - 3:35 pm
  Elephant Walkabout
  The elephant puppets return for another enchanting walkabout.
• 3:40 pm - 4:00 pm
  Preetha Narayanan, Giuliano Modarelli, Harkiret Singh Bahra. A fusion of Indian and Western sounds, bringing together classical and modern styles.
• 4:15 pm - 4:25 pm
  Odissi Collective. Beautiful Odissi dance paired with poetry – a graceful, captivating performance.
• 4:40 pm - 5:00 pm
  Himmet Bahra & Akash Parekar
  Immerse yourself in sitar and tabla rhythms – a mix of tradition and innovation.
• 5:00 pm - 5:15 pm
  Join the Parade
  Grab a lantern and join the parade as it lights up Wembley Park Boulevard.
• 5:15 pm - 5:45 pm
  Lantern Parade
  Follow the glowing path, led by Dhol drummers and elephant puppets, celebrating Diwali’s spirit.
• 5:50 pm - 5:55 pm
  Fire Performance
  A dazzling fire show to light up the night.
• 6:00 pm - 6:45 pm
  DJ Ritu
  Dance the evening away with Bollywood beats from the legendary DJ Ritu.

Wembley Park

London's hottest new neighbourhood! Only 12 minutes from central London, Wembley Park is an exciting new urban heart for Brent and North West London. Wembley Park has evolved to create a brand new neighbourhood that brings business, people and experiences together. It’s a place alive with possibilities. Vibrant, diverse, and constantly changing. It has a legendary past, an iconic present and a place the world can call home.