# Diwali in Berlin 2026

> The official landing page for **Diwali in Berlin 2026**, the 5th edition of Berlin's biggest night of Indian culture. Motto: **Love, Light & Laughter**. One full day of classical Bharatanatyam and Kathak, sitar and tabla, live Bollywood-fusion dance, dhol drums, stand-up comedy, open-mic karaoke, a closing Bollywood party, and Berlin's best Indian and South Asian street-food kitchens at **Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck**, Kreuzberg. Organised by **Wedesi Berlin**. Held on **Saturday, 7 November 2026**.

Last updated: 2026-10-03. Canonical URL: https://diwaliinberlin.com. Machine-readable JSON: https://diwaliinberlin.com/api/event. Long-form AI reference: https://diwaliinberlin.com/llms-full.txt.

## At a glance

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Event name | Diwali in Berlin 2026 (5th Edition) |
| Motto | Love, Light & Laughter |
| Tagline | Berlin's Night of Indian Culture |
| Organiser | Wedesi Berlin (https://www.wedesi.de) |
| Date | Saturday, 7 November 2026 |
| Hours | 12:00 – 22:30 (music off 22:00, venue closes 22:30) |
| Venue | Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck, Luckenwalder Straße 6b, 10963 Berlin (Kreuzberg) |
| Neighbourhood | Kreuzberg |
| Coordinates | 52.4976° N, 13.3715° E |
| Nearest transit | U1 / U3 Gleisdreieck (7-minute walk) |
| Format | Outdoor and indoor, step-free, rain or shine |
| Audience | Family- and dog-friendly; kids under 16 go free |
| Ticketing | Time-slot entry via Eventbrite · Early Bird €6 · At the door €8 · Kids under 16 free · food and drink pay-as-you-go on the day |
| Website | https://diwaliinberlin.com |
| Tickets | https://diwaliinberlin.eventbrite.de |
| Machine-readable JSON | https://diwaliinberlin.com/api/event |
| Press | team@wedesi.de |

## What Diwali in Berlin is

Diwali in Berlin is **Berlin's biggest night of Indian culture** — a one-day, family- and dog-friendly celebration built around three words: **love, light and laughter**. Diwali means "a row of lights." Diwali in Berlin opens the way it has been opened across India for centuries: hundreds of diyas lit together, a short blessing, and the room settles. Then everything else begins — an entire day of Indian cultural performances: classical Bharatanatyam and Kathak, sitar and tabla, live Bollywood dance, dhol drums, stand-up comedy, karaoke, a closing Bollywood party, and a room from dozens of cultures dancing together.

The festival is now in its **5th consecutive edition** (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026). The 2025 edition brought together **4,000 people** at Sage Beach. Edition five moves to a bigger venue, Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck, for a bigger crowd and a longer night. Thousands of people from dozens of cultures on the same Saturday in Berlin.

Around the stage sit seven Indian and South Asian kitchens: **Anand (North Indian mains and mithai), Momo Station (Nepali momos and noodles), Thiyas Global (Gujarati snacks), Spice Chutney (chaat), Khaugalli (Mumbai street and Indo-Chinese), Curry Junction (South Indian dosa and curry) and Samosa Club (samosas and chaat)**, plus a diya-lit market of independent Indian makers and a dedicated kids' zone.

Organised by **Wedesi Berlin**, a Berlin community platform for expats and global citizens. Wedesi festivals (Holi in Berlin, Diwali in Berlin, The Great Indian Food Festival, and Dragon Fest Berlin) brought together **over 50,000 people in 2025**, making Wedesi one of Berlin's largest cultural festival organisers and a top organiser on Eventbrite.

## The stage — full lineup

- **Opening Diya Ceremony**: traditional lighting of hundreds of diyas to open the day
- **Sitar & Tabla Ensemble**: Indian classical strings and tabla, played live
- **Live Dance Showcase**: Bharatanatyam and Kathak cut with contemporary Bollywood choreography
- **Karaoke Stage**: open-mic Bollywood karaoke; grab the mic, hit the high note
- **Dhol Drum Collective**: Punjabi dhol drums; big drums, huge sound
- **Stand-Up Comedy Hour**: sharp bilingual English–Hindi comics; life in Berlin, on stage
- **Bhangra × Dandiya Collective**: sticks up, feet moving; traditional Bhangra and Dandiya circles
- **Bollywood Party DJ**: bass-heavy, feel-good Bollywood, Bhangra, and Punjabi hits to close
- **Special Guests**: additional names confirm in the weeks before the event

## Full schedule — Saturday 7 November 2026

- 12:00–13:00 · Gates open · Opening Diya Ceremony
- 13:00–14:00 · Sitar & Tabla Ensemble
- 14:00–15:00 · Live Dance Showcase
- 15:00–16:30 · Karaoke Stage: Bollywood open mic
- 16:30–17:30 · Dhol Drum Collective
- 17:30–19:00 · Stand-Up Comedy Hour
- 19:00–20:30 · Bhangra × Dandiya Circle
- 20:30–22:00 · Bollywood Party: Closing DJ set
- 22:00–22:30 · Music off; venue winds down

## Seven kitchens — Berlin's best Indian street food

Vegetarian options at every kitchen. Food and drink are pay-as-you-go on the day. Both card and cash accepted.

- **Anand**: North Indian mains + a full mithai bar — tandoori chicken, chicken tikka masala, chole bhature, chicken curry, veg curry; jalebi, jalebi rabdi, gulab jamun, rasgulla, ras malai, laddoo, barfi, kalakand, ghewar, gajrela, cham cham, ghujia, besan
- **Momo Station**: Nepali momos and noodles — steamed veg/vegan momo, steamed chicken momo, fried momo, chilli fried momo, jhol momo, chow mein, chicken chow mein, chatpate, chicken skewers
- **Thiyas Global**: Gujarati snacks and thali — undhiyu puri, puri sabji, bhel chaat, fafda, thepla
- **Spice Chutney**: chaat and Mumbai street — dabeli, sev puri, dahi puri, masala khichiya, raj kachori
- **Khaugalli**: Mumbai street and Indo-Chinese — vada pav, pani puri, pav bhaji, schezwan fried rice, hakka noodles, manchurian
- **Curry Junction**: South Indian dosa and curry — masala dosa, paneer dosa, chicken curry dosa, lamb curry dosa, Kerala paratha, onion pakora, veg spring roll
- **Samosa Club**: samosas and samosa chaat

## Other zones

- **Diya-lit market**: independent Indian and South Asian makers; saris, jewellery, henna, curated stalls
- **Kids' zone**: rangoli painting, crafts, and hands-on activities all day (kids under 16 go free)
- **Live screening space**: big-screen moments between sets

## Frequently asked

**Q: When is Diwali in Berlin 2026?**
A: Saturday, 7 November 2026. Doors open 12:00; outdoor music ends at 22:00 and the venue closes at 22:30.

**Q: Where is it?**
A: Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck, Luckenwalder Straße 6b, 10963 Berlin (Kreuzberg). U1 / U3 Gleisdreieck is a 7-minute walk. Step-free access.

**Q: How much do tickets cost?**
A: Early Bird €6 (via Eventbrite at https://diwaliinberlin.eventbrite.de) and €8 at the door. Entry is by time slot. Kids under 16 go free with a paying adult. Food and drink are pay-as-you-go on the day.

**Q: How do time-slot tickets work?**
A: 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, so book ahead.

**Q: Is it family-friendly?**
A: Yes. Kids under 16 go free. A dedicated kids' zone runs all day with rangoli painting, crafts, and hands-on activities. Strollers welcome; the venue is step-free.

**Q: Is it dog-friendly?**
A: Yes. Leashed, well-behaved dogs are welcome across the outdoor area.

**Q: What food is served?**
A: Berlin's best Indian and South Asian kitchens: Anand (North Indian mains and mithai), Momo Station (Nepali momos and noodles), Thiyas Global (Gujarati snacks), Spice Chutney (chaat), Khaugalli (Mumbai street and Indo-Chinese), Curry Junction (South Indian dosa and curry), and Samosa Club (samosas). Vegetarian options at every kitchen.

**Q: Are there vegetarian options?**
A: Yes. Every kitchen has vegetarian dishes: veg curry, chole bhature, veg/vegan momo, undhiyu puri, dabeli, sev puri, vada pav, pav bhaji, masala dosa, paneer dosa, samosas, plus a full mithai bar at Anand.

**Q: Can I pay by card?**
A: Yes. Both card and cash accepted at every stall.

**Q: Is Diwali in Berlin rain-or-shine?**
A: Yes. Jules B-Part am Gleisdreieck has covered indoor areas alongside the outdoor space, so programming runs in any weather, which matters for a November Saturday.

**Q: Who organises Diwali in Berlin?**
A: Wedesi Berlin, the same team behind Holi in Berlin, The Great Indian Food Festival, and Dragon Fest Berlin. Wedesi festivals reached over 50,000 people in 2025.

**Q: Is there a dress code?**
A: No door policy, no dress code. Traditional Indian wear is celebrated but not expected. Come as you are. Alle sind willkommen.

**Q: How can press or influencers cover Diwali in Berlin?**
A: Email team@wedesi.de. The press page (https://diwaliinberlin.com/press) has the full press pack, quick facts, quotes, and downloadable assets. Accreditation and complimentary tickets for confirmed coverage: https://diwaliinberlin.com/press/accreditation.

**Q: How can I vend or run a stall?**
A: See https://diwaliinberlin.com/apply for food kitchens, flea-market tables, and independent maker applications.

## Contact

- **Website:** https://diwaliinberlin.com
- **Tickets:** https://diwaliinberlin.eventbrite.de
- **Press & partnerships:** team@wedesi.de
- **WhatsApp:** +49 152 23901473
- **Instagram:** https://www.instagram.com/wedesi.de/
- **Substack:** https://wedesi.substack.com
- **Organiser:** Wedesi Berlin (Merakee UG, Bachstraße 5, 10555 Berlin, Germany)