{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"Festival","name":"Diwali in Berlin 2026","edition":"5th Edition","tagline":"Berlin's Indian Festival of Lights","url":"https://www.diwaliinberlin.com","ticketsUrl":"https://shop.celebratix.io/?c=2vf2w","startDate":"2026-11-07T12:00:00+01:00","endDate":"2026-11-07T22:30:00+01:00","timeDisplay":"12:00 PM – 10:30 PM","status":"scheduled","attendanceMode":"offline","inLanguage":["en","de","hi"],"organizer":{"name":"Wedesi Berlin","url":"https://www.wedesi.de","email":"team@wedesi.de","whatsapp":"+4915223901473","legalEntity":{"name":"Merakee UG","street":"Bachstrasse 5","city":"Berlin","postalCode":"10555","country":"Germany"},"sameAs":["https://www.instagram.com/wedesi.de/","https://www.youtube.com/@wedesi-berlin","https://linktr.ee/wedesi.de","https://wedesi.substack.com"],"otherEvents":[{"name":"Holi in Berlin","url":"https://holiinberlin.com/"},{"name":"The Great Indian Food Festival","url":"https://www.wedesi.de"},{"name":"Dragon Fest Berlin","url":"https://dragonfestinberlin.com/"}]},"location":{"name":"Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck","streetAddress":"Luckenwalder Straße 6b","postalCode":"10963","city":"Berlin","region":"BE","neighborhood":"Kreuzberg","country":"Germany","countryCode":"DE","latitude":52.4976,"longitude":13.3715,"maximumCapacity":3000,"mapsUrl":"https://maps.google.com/?q=Jules+B-Part+am+Gleisdreieck,+Luckenwalder+Stra%C3%9Fe+6b,+10963+Berlin"},"offers":[{"name":"Early Bird ticket","price":"6","priceCurrency":"EUR","validFrom":"2026-06-01T00:00:00+02:00","validThrough":"2026-11-06T23:59:59+01:00","url":"https://shop.celebratix.io/?c=2vf2w","category":"primary"},{"name":"At the door","price":"8","priceCurrency":"EUR","validFrom":"2026-11-06T23:59:59+01:00","validThrough":"2026-11-07T22:30:00+01:00","url":"https://shop.celebratix.io/?c=2vf2w","category":"door"},{"name":"Under 16 — free with a paying adult","price":"0","priceCurrency":"EUR","url":"https://shop.celebratix.io/?c=2vf2w","category":"child"}],"pastEditions":[{"year":2022,"venue":"Berlin"},{"year":2023,"venue":"Berlin"},{"year":2024,"venue":"Sage Beach, Berlin"},{"year":2025,"venue":"Sage Beach, Berlin","attendees":4000}],"performers":[{"slug":"opening-diya-ceremony","name":"Opening Diya Ceremony","role":"Dance troupe","genre":"Traditional Diwali opening","origin":"Berlin · Indian tradition","shortBio":"Love, light and laughter — the day opens the traditional way. Hundreds of small flames lit together, one big room, one shared moment.","longBio":"Diwali means \"a row of lights.\" We open the festival the way it has been opened across India for centuries: hundreds of diyas lit together, a short blessing, and the room settles. The noise of the day drops here, and the festival begins.","instagram":"https://www.instagram.com/wedesi.de/","schemaType":"MusicGroup"},{"slug":"classical-sitar-tabla","name":"Sitar & Tabla Ensemble","role":"Traditional ensemble","genre":"Indian classical","origin":"India · Berlin diaspora","shortBio":"Sitar strings and tabla drums, played live. The oldest sound in the building, the one that makes the whole room stop scrolling.","longBio":"The sitar has carried Indian melody for centuries; the tabla has kept its time. Together they sit at the top of the afternoon programme: an hour of raga and rhythm that drops the tempo of the festival to zero right before the dance floor opens.","instagram":"https://www.instagram.com/wedesi.de/","schemaType":"MusicGroup"},{"slug":"dance-showcase","name":"Live Dance Showcase","role":"Dance troupe","genre":"Classical × contemporary Indian dance","origin":"Berlin","shortBio":"High-energy stage shows from Berlin performers, classical Bharatanatyam and Kathak moves cut with modern Bollywood choreography.","longBio":"Berlin's tightest South Asian dance crews back-to-back on the Diwali stage: classical Bharatanatyam and Kathak pieces, contemporary Bollywood choreography, and short group sets built to bring the crowd forward. Bring friends and energy.","instagram":"https://www.instagram.com/wedesi.de/","schemaType":"MusicGroup"},{"slug":"karaoke-stage","name":"Karaoke Stage","role":"Live act","genre":"Open-mic Bollywood karaoke","origin":"Berlin","shortBio":"Grab the mic. Hit the high note, or don't and do it anyway. Nobody's judging.","longBio":"A full open-mic Bollywood karaoke stage runs through the middle of the afternoon. The songbook spans old Kishore Kumar classics to last year's Bollywood hits. You sing, we clap, the crowd carries the chorus.","instagram":"https://www.instagram.com/wedesi.de/","schemaType":"MusicGroup"},{"slug":"dhol-drums","name":"Dhol Drum Collective","role":"Traditional ensemble","genre":"Punjabi dhol drums","origin":"Punjab · Berlin","shortBio":"Big drums, tight bodies, huge sound. A physical performance that resets the room between sets.","instagram":"https://www.instagram.com/wedesi.de/","schemaType":"MusicGroup"},{"slug":"standup-comedy","name":"Stand-Up Comedy Hour","role":"Live act","genre":"Bilingual stand-up","origin":"Berlin · international","shortBio":"Sharp, international, Berlin-shaped. Life in this city, told by the people who live it.","longBio":"A rotating stand-up comedy hour with sharp Berlin-based comics: English and Hindi sets, a bit of Denglish, and the kind of jokes only diaspora comedy lands. Sit down between dance sets. Get a laugh in.","instagram":"https://www.instagram.com/wedesi.de/","schemaType":"MusicGroup"},{"slug":"bhangra-collective","name":"Bhangra × Dandiya Collective","role":"Dance troupe","genre":"Bhangra · Dandiya · Garba","origin":"Berlin · Punjab & Gujarat traditions","shortBio":"Sticks up, feet moving. Traditional Dandiya and Bhangra circles the crowd can jump straight into.","instagram":"https://www.instagram.com/wedesi.de/","schemaType":"MusicGroup"},{"slug":"bollywood-dj","name":"Bollywood Party DJ","role":"DJ","genre":"Bollywood · Bhangra · Punjabi hits","origin":"Berlin","shortBio":"Bass-heavy, feel-good, nobody sits down. The dance floor opens after sunset and runs until close.","instagram":"https://www.instagram.com/wedesi.de/","schemaType":"MusicGroup"},{"slug":"special-guests","name":"Special Guests","role":"Live act","genre":"To be announced","origin":"TBA","shortBio":"More names confirm in the weeks ahead. Follow @wedesi.de to hear them first.","instagram":"https://www.instagram.com/wedesi.de/","schemaType":"MusicGroup"}],"schedule":[{"day":"day-1","date":"2026-11-07","time":"12:00 – 13:00","startTime":"12:00","endTime":"13:00","title":"Gates open · Opening Diya Ceremony","kind":"performance","artistSlugs":["opening-diya-ceremony"],"detail":"Love, light and laughter — hundreds of diyas lit together to open the fifth edition."},{"day":"day-1","date":"2026-11-07","time":"13:00 – 14:00","startTime":"13:00","endTime":"14:00","title":"Sitar & Tabla Ensemble","kind":"live-music","artistSlugs":["classical-sitar-tabla"],"detail":"Indian classical strings and tabla, the oldest sound of the day."},{"day":"day-1","date":"2026-11-07","time":"14:00 – 15:00","startTime":"14:00","endTime":"15:00","title":"Live Dance Showcase","kind":"performance","artistSlugs":["dance-showcase"],"detail":"Bharatanatyam, Kathak and contemporary Bollywood choreography on the main stage."},{"day":"day-1","date":"2026-11-07","time":"15:00 – 16:30","startTime":"15:00","endTime":"16:30","title":"Karaoke Stage: Bollywood open mic","kind":"live-music","artistSlugs":["karaoke-stage"],"detail":"Grab the mic. Old Kishore classics to last year's hits, and the crowd carries the chorus."},{"day":"day-1","date":"2026-11-07","time":"16:30 – 17:30","startTime":"16:30","endTime":"17:30","title":"Dhol Drum Collective","kind":"performance","artistSlugs":["dhol-drums"],"detail":"Big drums, huge sound. A physical Punjabi dhol set that resets the room."},{"day":"day-1","date":"2026-11-07","time":"17:30 – 19:00","startTime":"17:30","endTime":"19:00","title":"Stand-Up Comedy Hour","kind":"live-music","artistSlugs":["standup-comedy"],"detail":"Sharp Berlin-based comics: English, Hindi, and everything in between."},{"day":"day-1","date":"2026-11-07","time":"19:00 – 20:30","startTime":"19:00","endTime":"20:30","title":"Bhangra × Dandiya Circle","kind":"performance","artistSlugs":["bhangra-collective"],"detail":"Sticks up, feet moving. Traditional Dandiya and Bhangra circles the crowd can jump straight into."},{"day":"day-1","date":"2026-11-07","time":"20:30 – 22:00","startTime":"20:30","endTime":"22:00","title":"Bollywood Party: Closing DJ set","kind":"dj-set","artistSlugs":["bollywood-dj","special-guests"],"detail":"Bass-heavy, feel-good, nobody sits down. The dance floor runs until close."},{"day":"day-1","date":"2026-11-07","time":"22:00 – 22:30","startTime":"22:00","endTime":"22:30","title":"Music off · venue winds down","kind":"screening","artistSlugs":[],"detail":"That's a wrap on Diwali in Berlin 2026."}],"kitchens":[{"name":"Anand","cuisine":"North Indian · mains & mithai","badges":["veg","halal"],"items":["Tandoori Chicken","Chicken Tikka Masala","Chole Bhature","Chicken Curry","Veg Curry","Gulab Jamun","Rasgulla","Ras Malai","Jalebi","Jalebi Rabdi","Laddoo","Barfi","Kalakand","Ghewar","Gajrela","Cham Cham","Ghujia","Besan"]},{"name":"Momo Station","cuisine":"Nepali · momos & noodles","badges":["veg","vegan","halal"],"items":["Steamed Momo (Veg / Vegan)","Steamed Chicken Momo","Fried Momo","Chilli Fried Momo","Jhol Momo","Chow Mein","Chicken Chow Mein","Chatpate","Chicken Skewers"]},{"name":"Thiyas Global","cuisine":"Gujarati · snacks & thali","badges":["veg"],"items":["Undhiyu Puri","Puri Sabji","Bhel Chaat","Fafda","Thepla"]},{"name":"Spice Chutney","cuisine":"Chaat & Mumbai street","badges":["veg"],"items":["Dabeli","Sev Puri","Dahi Puri","Masala Khichiya","Raj Kachori"]},{"name":"Khaugalli","cuisine":"Mumbai street & Indo-Chinese","badges":["veg"],"items":["Vada Pav","Pani Puri","Pav Bhaji","Schezwan Fried Rice","Hakka Noodles","Manchurian"]},{"name":"Curry Junction","cuisine":"South Indian · dosa & curry","badges":["veg","halal"],"items":["Masala Dosa","Paneer Dosa","Chicken Curry Dosa","Lamb Curry Dosa","Kerala Paratha","Onion Pakora","Veg Spring Roll"]},{"name":"Samosa Club","cuisine":"Samosas & chaat","badges":["veg"],"items":["Samosas","Samosa Chaat"]}],"faq":[{"question":"What is the biggest Diwali festival in Berlin?","answer":"Diwali in Berlin by Wedesi is Berlin's biggest Diwali festival. 2026 is the 5th consecutive edition. The 2025 edition hosted around 4,000 people at Sage Beach; the 2026 edition moves to Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck in Kreuzberg (capacity 3,000) on Saturday, November 7, with a bigger stage programme, 7 Indian kitchens, Bollywood party, dhol drums, karaoke, comedy, Bhangra × Dandiya, and a diya-lit market. Headline sponsor: Remitly."},{"question":"Is Diwali in Berlin the largest Diwali celebration in the city?","answer":"Yes. Diwali in Berlin by Wedesi is the largest Diwali celebration in Berlin, now in its 5th consecutive edition. Over 50,000 people joined Wedesi festivals in 2025 across Holi, Diwali, The Great Indian Food Festival and more. Diwali in Berlin 2026 is on Saturday, November 7 at Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck, Kreuzberg."},{"question":"When is Diwali in Berlin 2026?","answer":"Diwali in Berlin 2026 takes place on Saturday, November 7, 2026. It's the fifth edition of the festival. Doors open at 12:00 and the festival closes at 22:30. Outdoor music wraps at 22:00."},{"question":"Where is Diwali in Berlin 2026 held?","answer":"The festival takes place at Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck, Luckenwalder Straße 6b, 10963 Berlin (Kreuzberg). The nearest stations are U Gleisdreieck (U1/U3) and U Möckernbrücke (U1/U3/U7), both within a 10-minute walk."},{"question":"What time does Diwali in Berlin start and end?","answer":"Doors open at 12:00 on Saturday, November 7. The full programme runs until 22:30, with outdoor music wrapping at 22:00 in line with venue rules."},{"question":"How much do Diwali in Berlin tickets cost?","answer":"Early Bird tickets are €6 via Celebratix at shop.celebratix.io. Door tickets, if any are left, are €8. Kids under 16 go free with a paying adult. Entry is by time slot — pick your slot at checkout. Slots are limited and this event sells out, so book early."},{"question":"How do time-slot tickets work?","answer":"Entry is by time slot. Your ticket is valid only for the slot you choose at checkout. Want more than one slot? Book a separate ticket for each. Slots are limited and this one sells out, so book ahead."},{"question":"Do I need to buy tickets in advance?","answer":"Yes. Tickets are sold via Celebratix and capacity is limited. Buying in advance secures your slot and the best price."},{"question":"What is Diwali in Berlin?","answer":"Diwali in Berlin is Berlin's biggest night of Indian culture — a full day of love, light and laughter. The programme includes an opening diya ceremony, classical Bharatanatyam and Kathak, sitar and tabla, live Bollywood-fusion dance, dhol drums, stand-up comedy, open-mic karaoke, a Bhangra × Dandiya circle, a closing Bollywood party, and a curated Indian street-food market. Organised by Wedesi Berlin at Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck in Kreuzberg on Saturday, November 7, 2026. This is the fifth consecutive edition."},{"question":"What music and performances will be at Diwali in Berlin?","answer":"The day opens with a traditional diya lighting, followed by a sitar and tabla ensemble, live Bollywood-fusion dance showcases, Bollywood karaoke, dhol drums, stand-up comedy, Dandiya and Bhangra, and a bass-heavy Bollywood party DJ set to close the night. Full programme on the /lineup page."},{"question":"Is there a Bollywood party?","answer":"Yes. The evening opens the dance floor with a Bollywood, Bhangra, and Punjabi hits DJ set. Bass-heavy, feel-good, nobody sits down. The floor stays open until the last slot ends."},{"question":"What food will be served at Diwali in Berlin?","answer":"Seven Indian and South Asian kitchens serve across the day: North Indian tandoor and curry plus a full mithai bar at Anand, Nepali momos and noodles at Momo Station, Gujarati snacks at Thiyas Global, chaat at Spice Chutney, Mumbai street and Indo-Chinese at Khaugalli, South Indian dosa and curry at Curry Junction, and samosas at Samosa Club. Vegetarian options across the lineup. Food is pay-as-you-go on the day. Both card and cash accepted."},{"question":"Are there vegetarian options?","answer":"Yes. Every kitchen has vegetarian dishes: chole bhature and veg curry (Anand), veg and vegan momo (Momo Station), undhiyu and thepla (Thiyas Global), dabeli and sev puri (Spice Chutney), vada pav, pav bhaji and manchurian (Khaugalli), masala and paneer dosa (Curry Junction), samosas (Samosa Club), plus the full mithai bar at Anand. Vegan and gluten-free options are called out where relevant."},{"question":"Can I pay by card?","answer":"Yes. Card and cash are both accepted at most vendors. Bring a small amount of cash as backup."},{"question":"Is Diwali in Berlin family-friendly? Can I bring kids?","answer":"Yes. Kids under 16 go free. Bring the whole family. A dedicated kids' zone runs all day with crafts, rangoli painting, and hands-on activities made for younger visitors."},{"question":"Is the festival dog-friendly?","answer":"Yes. Dogs are welcome on a lead. Please bring water and be mindful of the drums during peak performance moments."},{"question":"Is the venue wheelchair-accessible?","answer":"Yes. Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck is step-free. If you have specific accessibility needs, write to team@wedesi.de and we'll make sure you're sorted."},{"question":"Is Diwali in Berlin indoors or outdoors?","answer":"It's a mixed indoor and outdoor festival. Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck has covered indoor space alongside open-air areas, so the event runs rain or shine, which matters for a November Saturday in Berlin."},{"question":"How do I get to Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck?","answer":"Take the U1 or U3 to Gleisdreieck (a 7-minute walk) or the U1/U3/U7 to Möckernbrücke (also within walking distance). Parking is limited, so public transport is strongly recommended."},{"question":"Is there a cloakroom at the venue?","answer":"Yes. B-Part has a cloakroom where you can store bags and jackets. Travel light and leave valuables at home."},{"question":"What should I bring?","answer":"Bring an appetite, shoes you can dance in, and a little cash as backup. Dress warmly for November; indoor areas are heated, but you'll want a jacket between sets."},{"question":"Is there a dress code?","answer":"No door policy, no dress code. Traditional Indian wear is celebrated but not expected. Come as you are. Alle sind willkommen."},{"question":"Is photography allowed?","answer":"Yes. Photos and video for personal use are welcome. Press and professional media: email team@wedesi.de for accreditation."},{"question":"What happens if it rains?","answer":"The event runs rain or shine. Jules B-Part has covered and indoor areas, so the programme continues. Check our social channels on the day for any updates."},{"question":"Can I get a refund?","answer":"Refunds are possible up to 60 days before the event via Celebratix. Tickets can usually be transferred to someone else. Check the Celebratix listing for current terms."},{"question":"How do I apply to be a food or flea-market vendor?","answer":"We're still adding kitchens and stalls. Apply via the Google Form at https://forms.gle/4p6hmmzfCQPFrXQH9, or message us on WhatsApp (+49 152 23901473) or by email at team@wedesi.de."},{"question":"Can my brand sponsor Diwali in Berlin?","answer":"Yes. We work with sponsors that fit the story: Indian food and drink brands, Bollywood and South Asian streaming, travel, diaspora fintech, mobility, and lifestyle. Tiers include Headline (co-presenting), Stage (main-stage naming), Kitchen (one country's zone) and Community (in-kind & local). Email team@wedesi.de with subject 'Diwali in Berlin sponsorship' and we'll send the deck."},{"question":"Is there a code of conduct?","answer":"Yes. The festival follows the Berlin Code of Conduct (berlincodeofconduct.org/en). Buying a ticket means you agree to participate under it. Be kind, be inclusive; that's the deal."},{"question":"Who organises Diwali in Berlin?","answer":"Diwali in Berlin is organised by Wedesi Berlin, a community platform for global citizens. Wedesi festivals (Holi, Diwali, The Great Indian Food Festival, and more) brought together over 50,000 people in 2025. Wedesi is a top organiser on Celebratix (1.3k followers, 52 events, 4 years hosting, 43.9k total attendees)."},{"question":"Is this the same team behind Holi in Berlin?","answer":"Yes. Diwali in Berlin is run by Wedesi Berlin, the same team behind Holi in Berlin (holiinberlin.com), The Great Indian Food Festival, and Dragon Fest Berlin. Same team, same energy, different festival."},{"question":"Which edition of Diwali in Berlin is this?","answer":"The fifth. Editions so far: 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 (4,000 people at Sage Beach), and now 2026 at Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck. We've grown, so we've moved. Edition five brings a bigger venue, a bigger crowd, and a longer night."}],"lastModified":"2026-10-04T02:51:33.083Z"}