West Midlands Diwali Events – All Listed Here

Diwali, the Festival of Lights, falls on Sunday 8 November 2026, with celebrations running from Dhanteras on Friday 6 November to Bhai Dooj on Tuesday 10 November. Celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, as well as some Buddhists, it marks the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.

Some of the region’s biggest free events, including Wolverhampton’s Diwali Mela at Phoenix Park and Birmingham’s Soho Road Mela, have already taken place this year. There is still plenty to enjoy, from heritage venues and galleries to restaurant feasts and gala evenings. Here is our round-up, listed by area.

Diwali events at a glance

• Until Sun 8 Nov: Diwali at Wightwick Manor, Wolverhampton
• Sat 31 Oct: Diwali Gala 2026, Birmingham
• Sun 1 Nov: Festival of Lights, Worcester
• Mon 2 Nov: Dishoom Birmingham Diwali Party
• Wed 4 Nov: Desi Girls Diwali Pop Up, Coventry
• Fri 6 Nov: Bollywood Diwali Night and a Bollywood & Bhangra night, Wolverhampton
• Sat 7 Nov: Diwali at Coventry Charterhouse; Festival of Light, Dudley; A Celebration of Diwali, Telford
• Sun 8 Nov: Diwali Day, with Lakshmi Puja at temples across the region
• Mon 9 Nov: India Institute Diwali Celebration, Birmingham
• Thu 12 Nov: Diwali Business Networking, Birmingham
• Sat 14 Nov: Diwali Community Day, Walsall

Wolverhampton

Diwali at Wightwick Manor and Gardens

The National Trust property is decorated with rich Indian textiles for the festival, with live music in the Manor’s parlour. Visitors can also learn about the Mander family’s Royal connections to India. Acclaimed British Punjabi storyteller Peter Chand tells ghost stories from South Asia and beyond, exploring light and dark, on 30 or 31 October.

When: Until Sunday 8 November (check the National Trust website for opening hours)
Where: Wightwick Bank, Wolverhampton, WV6 8BN
Cost: Included in general admission

Bollywood Diwali Night at The Mother India

An evening of live Bollywood hits from Harshita & Brij, with a three-course Indian dinner and festive Diwali decor.

When: Friday 6 November, 7pm to 11:30pm
Where: The Mother India, 136 Tettenhall Road, Wolverhampton, WV6 0BQ
Cost: £30 per person

Diwali Celebration: a night of Bollywood & Bhangra

A late-night Bollywood and bhangra party. The listing does not name the venue, so check with the organiser before travelling.

When: Friday 6 November, 8pm to 1am
Where: Venue not named (postcode WV2 4AQ)
Cost: Free

Birmingham

Diwali Gala 2026

A family-friendly evening with a three-course dinner (a vegetarian buffet option is also listed), a DJ and live music from Chirag Rao. Ticket prices vary widely by package.

When: Saturday 31 October, from 4pm
Where: The Conference Suite, Birmingham (check the booking page for the full address)
Cost: Ticketed

Dishoom Birmingham Diwali Party

Dishoom’s Diwali party returns to the city with a feast of its favourite dishes and a music line-up curated by BBC Asian Network.

When: Monday 2 November (see Dishoom’s events page for times)
Where: Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery, Chamberlain Square, B3 3DH. The venue has been reported as undergoing building works, so confirm with Dishoom before going.
Cost: See Dishoom’s events page

University of Birmingham India Institute Diwali Celebration

Run with Sampad South Asian Arts & Heritage, this lunchtime programme features live Indian classical music, diya painting workshops and traditional henna painting.

When: Monday 9 November, 12pm to 2pm
Where: First Floor Rotunda, Bramall Music Building, University of Birmingham, Edgbaston, B15 2TT
Cost: Free, but registration is required

Diwali Business Networking 2026

Hosted by the Asian Business Chamber of Commerce around the theme “Light, Ignite & Innovation”. Business leaders, entrepreneurs and community leaders get a buffet, networking, activities and a Q&A from 7:30pm. Aimed at business guests rather than the general public.

When: Thursday 12 November, 6pm to 8:30pm
Where: Birmingham City Football Club, Cattell Road, St Andrew’s @ Knighthead Park, B9 4RL
Cost: Booking required

Coventry

Desi Girls Diwali Pop Up

A Diwali pop-up evening at TAARA. A full address was not listed, so check the booking page.

When: Wednesday 4 November, 6pm to 9pm
Where: TAARA, Coventry
Cost: About £6

Diwali at Coventry Charterhouse

An illuminated walled-garden story trail tells the tale of Rama and Sita, narrated by Mahendra Patel. There is also a live East Meets West musical performance and a lively Bhangra Ceilidh.

When: Saturday 7 November, 4pm to 7pm
Where: Coventry Charterhouse, London Road, Coventry, CV1 2JR
Cost: Free

Dudley

Festival of Light at Black Country Living Museum

An evening celebrating Diwali with entertainment, authentic cuisine, family activities, Bollywood and bhangra performances, live music and a lantern procession through the museum’s historic streets.

When: Saturday 7 November, 6pm to 9:30pm
Where: Black Country Living Museum, Tipton Road, Dudley, DY1 4SQ
Cost: Ticketed (check the museum’s website for prices)

Walsall

Diwali Community Day at The New Art Gallery Walsall

The gallery’s annual celebration of the Festival of Lights features Bharatanatyam dance, a poetry performance, arts workshops, dance performances, mehndi and treats from Hargun Sweet Centre. Everyone is welcome.

When: Saturday 14 November, 11am to 3pm
Where: The New Art Gallery Walsall, Gallery Square, Walsall, WS2 8LG
Cost: Free, drop-in

Just outside the region

Festival of Lights, Worcester

Hosted by the India Society of Worcester, with traditional dance, music, food and art.

When: Sunday 1 November, 10am to 4pm
Where: Worcester City Art Gallery & Museum, Foregate Street, WR1 1DT
Cost: Free

A Celebration of Diwali at Excellency Midlands

A five-course vegetarian gala dinner, live entertainment and performances, traditional diya lighting, a fireworks display and an after party.

When: Saturday 7 November, 6pm to midnight
Where: Excellency Midlands, Stafford Park 6, Telford, TF3 3AT
Cost: Ticketed

Diwali Day at your local temple

On Diwali itself, Sunday 8 November, many temples and gurdwaras hold Lakshmi Puja and community gatherings. The Lakshmi Puja window in Birmingham runs from about 4:38pm to 6:14pm. We could not find published 2026 programmes for most temples, so contact your local one directly for times and what to expect.

Details were collected on 30 October 2026 from organisers’ pages and local press. Times, prices and venues can change, so please check with each organiser before travelling.