THE DIWALI EDIT
FESTIVE FINDS
Last-minute
Diwali shopping?
No worries.
We’ve got you.
Discover puja essentials and festive finds while enjoying an evening at the mela.
OUR FIRST-EVER MELA IN CHATSWOOD
North Shore,
get ready to
light up.
Dhanteras & Diwali Mela
One beautiful evening of culture, food and festive discoveries. Bring your favourite people. We’ll bring the Diwali spirit.
FRIDAY, 6 NOVEMBER 20265:30–9:30 PM AEDT
DOUGHERTY COMMUNITY CENTREChatswood, Sydney
Your ticket comes with a little extra sparkle!
Every event ticket includes one raffle ticket for a chance to win a special Dhanteras or Diwali gift.
TICKETING PARTNERAircity
POWERED BYIOSAA not-for-profit association
THE COLOURS. THE CONNECTION.
THE CELEBRATION.
THE CELEBRATION.
A FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS, CULTURE & CELEBRATIONSCROLL TO DISCOVER
CELEBRATE · DINE · SHOP
Your Diwali shopping?
Sorted.
Last-minute
THE DHANTERAS EDIT
SOMETHING AUSPICIOUS
Silver coins
for Dhanteras?
We’ve got you covered.
Shop something auspicious, right here in Chatswood.
THE MELA IS COMING TOGETHER
All the ingredients.
One wonderful evening.
MerchandiserSold out
Food vendorSold out
Dance performancesAll checked
Vendor spaces are sold out. Guest tickets are a separate booking through Aircity.
MAKE AN EVENING OF IT
A little of everything
you love about Diwali.
From the first performance to that last delicious bite, there’s a reason to linger a little longer.
01
THE STAGECulture in
every colour.
Children and adults celebrate India’s diverse states and traditions through cultural performances.
02
THE FLAVOURSCome hungry.
Leave happy.
Discover delicious Indian food and street-food favourites. Your evening tastes even better together.
03
THE DETAILSA beautiful
festive touch.
Take a moment for intricate mehndi designs and add a little more celebration to your day.
04
THE DISCOVERYA little
curiosity.
Explore a tarot card reading as part of your evening at the mela.
A GLIMPSE OF THE CELEBRATION
The spirit of the mela,
in full colour.
Your event artwork and the vision for a warm indoor evening. Tap an image to take a closer look.
FOR THE FAMILY. FOR THE COMMUNITY.
Come for the shopping.
Stay for the celebration.
Whether Diwali is a lifelong tradition or a festival you’re discovering, you’re warmly invited. Share the food, cheer on the performers and make beautiful memories with your North Shore community.
YOUR FRIDAY EVENING, SORTED
Meet us
in Chatswood.
- DATE
- Friday, 6 November 2026
- TIME
- 5:30–9:30 PM AEDT
- VENUE
- Dougherty Community Centre7 Victor Street, Chatswood NSW 2067
PARTNER WITH THE CELEBRATION
Your business.
Our community.
Very limited sponsorship opportunities left.
Explore Platinum, Gold and Silver sponsorship. Contact Deepak or Kshipra for package details and availability, and be part of our Diwali celebration.
PLATINUM · GOLD · SILVER
More than a logo.
A local connection.
WE’RE HERE TO HELP
A question before
the celebration?
For event information or sponsorship enquiries, get in touch with our organisers.
GOOD TO KNOW
Before
you join us.
Where can I book tickets?
Tickets are available through our ticketing partner, Aircity. Visit the booking page for current prices, ticket types and entry details.
Does my event ticket include a raffle ticket?
Yes. Every event ticket includes one raffle ticket for a chance to win a special Dhanteras or Diwali gift.
Can I apply for a stall or a dance performance?
Merchandiser and food vendor spaces are sold out. Dance performances are all checked. Guest ticket bookings are separate from these allocations.
Is the mela suitable for families?
Yes. Children, adults, families and friends are welcome to enjoy cultural performances, food, mehndi, tarot and festive shopping.
Can my business sponsor the event?
Yes—explore the sponsorship page for packages and an enquiry form. Sponsorship does not include a vendor stall, as stall spaces are sold out.
Are the hall images photographs of the venue?
The indoor hall scene is illustrative event artwork, not a photograph of the actual venue or a promise of the final layout.
Who is behind the event?
The mela is powered by IOSA—Indian Ocean Society of Australia, a not-for-profit association bringing people together through culture, community and celebration.
