
About this Event
Join Kala The Arts for Diwali Light it Up! – the Festival of Lights – featuring dazzling parades, music, dance, lanterns and joy filling the streets of Basingstoke. This is a free, family-friendly event open to all. Expect lots of colour, culture and community spirit as over 2,000 children, installation artists, dancers, musicians and artists light up our towns!
Why join us?
- Experience the magic of Diwali Light it Up! – lanterns, costumes, lights and vibrant performances.
- See South Asian arts at their best – Kathak, Odissi, Hip Hop, Bollywood, Contemporary, Yakshagana, Kandyan dance, Bharatanatyam and many more.
- Be part of something unforgettable – join thousands of people celebrating culture, light and community.
- Completely free – bring your family, friends and neighbours.
This year’s theme?
Devi – Light and Earth – our 2025 parade celebrates Devi, the embodiment of strength, beauty and nature.
For more information and the full schedule, route maps, and parking details, visit: https://kalathearts.co.uk/whats-on/diwali-light-it-up/
Agenda
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM
Parade Line-up
Info: For participants: Meet outside Willows Coffee House, Church St.
🕑: 06:00 PM - 07:00 PM
Parade
Info: Beginning from Willis Museum & Sainsbury Gallery on Church St/Wote St, a glowing procession through town ending at the amphitheatre next to Vue Cinema on Festival Way.
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:30 PM
Performances
Info: At the amphitheatre, enjoy a spectacular finale!
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
RG21 7QD, Outside Willis Museum & Sainsbury Gallery, Basingstoke, United Kingdom
GBP 0.00