Almere Diwali 2026
A lively cultural festival that makes the city shine with colour, energy and joy. Rooted in the Hindu tradition of Diwali but grown into a celebration for everyone, where centuries-old stories meet modern sounds and traditional dishes are combined with local flavours. The programme features Bollywood music, dance performances, artists, exhibitions and a fashion show, closing with a fireworks display. Free to attend.
October 31, 2026
1:00 pm
Esplanade
About this event
Almere Diwali takes place on the Esplanade in Almere Stad on Saturday 31 October 2026, from 13:00.
The organisers describe a lively cultural festival that makes the city shine with colour, energy and joy. Rooted in the Hindu tradition of Diwali, it has grown in the Netherlands into a celebration for everyone, where centuries-old stories meet modern sounds and traditional dishes are combined with local flavours.
The programme features Bollywood music, dance performances, artists, exhibitions and a fashion show, and the festival closes with a fireworks display. It is a free city festival, listed as running from 13:00 to 22:00.
Note: the city’s own listings differ on the length. Visit Almere gives Saturday 31 October only, while Almere Centrum and Uit in Almere list both Saturday 31 October and Sunday 1 November. Check before travelling on the Sunday.
Event details
Date
Saturday 31 October 2026 (some listings also give Sunday 1 November)
Time
13:00 to 22:00
Venue
Esplanade, Almere Stad
Entry
Free
Includes
Bollywood music, dance performances, artists, exhibitions, a fashion show and a closing fireworks display
Location
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