Opening
Lighting the Lamps
The story of Diwali, told as the festival opens.
Programme · 24 and 25 October 2026 · Atomium Esplanade
Two days. All of India.
Music, dance, magic, food and fireworks. India's biggest celebration, open to everyone. Choose your day, or come for both.
Choose your day
Whichever day you choose, the night ends with fireworks and Ticket2Bollywood.
Sunday 25 Oct · From noon
The Welcome
स्वागतम्
Lamps, music and the pooja for world peace and harmony.
Ceremony
Pooja for World Peace and Harmony
The heart of the festival. Everyone is welcome.
Classical dance
An Offering in Dance
Classical dance, offered as the day begins.
Music
Kirtan Sing-Along
Music you are invited to join.
Only on Sunday
Sunday 25 Oct · Afternoon
The Heritage
विरासत
Masters, epics and flavours.
Dance drama
Ramayana: the Epic behind Diwali
The story of Rama's return, in dance drama.
Odisha
Odissi: Sculpture in Motion
Odisha's temple dance, in collaboration.
Only on Sunday
Saree showcase
Six Yards of Grace
The saree in all its regional styles.
Urban
Desi Beats: Hip Hop
India's new generation, in its own language.
Live music
The Conservatory Concert
Art India Music Conservatory, live.
Gujarat
Devi: a Celebration of Motherhood
Gujarat's tribute to the Mother Goddess.
Collaboration
Culture United: the Collaborations
Traditions meeting on one stage.
Only on Sunday
Sunday 25 Oct · Evening
The Colours of India
रंग
Culture and diversity on one stage.
South India
Dakshin: a Journey through South India
The dances of the South in one sweep.
Telugu cinema
Tollywood Fire
The pulse of Telugu cinema.
North India
Kathak: Three Gharanas, One Stage
Jaipur, Lucknow and Banaras side by side.
Bridal showcase
Brides of India
One country, many weddings: a bridal journey.
Only on Sunday
Dance
Deva Shree Ganesha
A tribute to the remover of obstacles.
Punjab
Pind: a Journey to the Punjabi Village
The beat and the joy of rural Punjab.
Rajasthan
Ghoomar: the Royal Swirl of Rajasthan
The dance of the desert palaces.
Saturday and Sunday · Night
The return of
Ticket2Bollywood
Art India's Bollywood night is back, on both nights of the festival. Two different days. The same big night.
1 · On stage
Bollywood
The stage show
The festival's dancers open the night on stage.
2 · Introducing
DJ Nitro
First time on the Diwali stage
The esplanade turns dance floor.
3 · Fireworks
Diwali in the Sky
Fireworks at the Atomium
Both nights, weather permitting.
4 · Headline set
DJ Param
The best Indian DJ in Europe
The main set. Dance until the lights go down.
That was Sunday. Saturday has its own programme.
See Saturday: TraditionsDon't miss
One ticket. Come Saturday or Sunday, or both.
No booking fees. One ticket, come Saturday or Sunday, or both.
Between the acts
See
Colourful stalls with costumes and crafts.
Hear
A dhol you feel before you hear it.
Taste
Chaat, dosa and jalebi, region by region.
Drink
Masala chai, sweet lassi and the festival bars.
Feel
A hand-decorated temple at the foot of the Atomium.
This programme is subject to change and modification.