About this Event
Food • Music • Culture • Shopping • Celebration
BIH Events presents Los Angeles’ Biggest Diwali Cultural Celebration — DIWALI FEST 2026!
Join us on Saturday, November 7th at Academy LA for a spectacular evening celebrating the Festival of Lights in the heart of Los Angeles.
We’re transforming the Academy LA outdoor patio into a vibrant Diwali festival filled with music, food, culture, lights, shopping, entertainment, and incredible energy.
This is more than a party — it’s a full Diwali festival experience designed for families, friends, couples, and communities to come together and celebrate one of India’s most beautiful festivals.
✨ WHAT TO EXPECT
🎶 Music Festival Stage
🎤 Live Performances & Entertainment
🎧 DJs + Bollywood Music
💃 Dance Performances
🍛 Indian Street Food & Food Vendors
🛍️ Clothing, Jewelry & Shopping Vendors
📸 Diwali-Themed Photo Booths & Photo Ops
🪔 Beautiful Diwali Décor & Lights
🎉 Massive Outdoor Cultural Celebration
⚠️ PLEASE NOTE: 21+ MUSIC & BAR AREA
While Diwali Dhamaka is an all-ages festival, access to the Music Stage & Bar Area is strictly 21+.
🍸 Alcohol will be served in this designated area, and children/minors will not be permitted inside. A valid government-issued photo ID will be required for entry to the 21+ area.
Come dressed in your favorite Indian / ethnic attire and experience an evening filled with colors, music, food and the spirit of Diwali.
🌎 EVERYONE IS WELCOME
You do not have to be Indian to attend!
Diwali Dhamaka is open to all ages, all communities, all cultures and all ethnicities. Whether you celebrate Diwali every year or this is your first time experiencing the Festival of Lights, we invite you to come celebrate with Los Angeles.
📍 Academy LA – Outdoor Patio
📅 Saturday, November 7, 2026
⏰ 6:00 PM – 11:00 PM
👨👩👧👦 ALL AGES
🛍️ WANT TO BECOME A VENDOR?
We are accepting inquiries from food vendors, clothing brands, jewelry vendors, Indian businesses, artists, lifestyle brands, dessert vendors, cultural businesses and other unique vendors interested in participating in the festival.
Vendor & partnership inquiries:
📞 Kishan: 213-906-8644
📧 [email protected]
Instagram: @bihevents
TERMS & CONDITIONS
- This is a public event and photography, videography, and audio/video recording will take place throughout the event.
- Media Release: By entering the event premises, guests acknowledge and agree that they may be photographed, filmed, or recorded. BIH Events and its authorized representatives may use such photographs, videos, recordings, and likenesses for promotional, advertising, marketing, social media, editorial, and other event-related purposes, in any media or format, without additional notice, approval, or compensation.
- Guests are expected to follow all venue and event rules. Management reserves the right to refuse admission or remove any guest for inappropriate or disruptive behavior.
- No refunds. All ticket sales are final and non-refundable.
- Ticket prices may change dynamically based on demand and availability.
- Final admission is at the discretion of event and venue management.
Event venue & nearby stays
Academy LA, 6021 Hollywood Boulevard, Los Angeles, United States
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