About this Event
Diwali—also known as the Festival of Lights—is one of the most important and widely celebrated holidays in India and among South Asian communities worldwide. It is a time to honour the triumph of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.
We’re proud to host a community celebration at Gordon Neighbourhood House, that brings this spirit to life through music, dancing, food, and community.
This celebration is open to everyone—whether you’ve celebrated Diwali before or are joining for the first time. Come light up the neighbourhood with us!
Our space will be transformed with glowing lights, colourful decorations, and the uplifting sounds of kirtan chanting—a meditative and joyful musical tradition that invites reflection and unity. The evening will also feature a dance performance, delicious vegetarian food, and a sparkler display to close the night.
📅 Date & Time
Saturday, November 7th, 2026
Doors Open at 5:00pm for Pre-Event Activities
Performances Starts at 6:00pm
🎟️ Tickets Available Online and at the Gordon Neighbourhood House Front Desk
Only 100 tickets available, this event sells out every year!
-Adults: $14
-Kids under 18: $10
-Tickets purchased online include a small ticket processing fee
- If cost is a barrier to attend, please email [email protected]
Program Schedule
5:00 PM – Doors Open; Snacks & Chai Served; Henna; and Vendors!
6:00 PM – Kirtan (Call-and-Response Singing) Performance Begins. Please Arrive and Find a Seat 5 minutes Before Start
6:50 PM – Dance Performance
7:30 PM – Delicious Vegetarian Dinner: Paneer Butter Masala and Dum Aaloo; Cumin rice; Naan; Raita; Gulab Jamun. Please note menu is subject to change.
8:45 PM – Let the Night Shine as we Wrap up wWith Sparklers
9:00 PM – Event Ends
♿ Accessibility
- GNH is fully accessible and welcomes all mobility devices
- Gender-neutral and single-stall bathrooms available.
- Served by #6 Robson and #5 Davie bus routes (closest stop is 300m away).
🙏 Land Acknowledgement
Gordon Neighbourhood House acknowledges that our work takes place on the unceded, occupied, and ancestral homelands of the xʷməθkwəy̓əm (Musqueam), Skwxwú7mesh (Squamish), and Səl̓ílwətaʔ/Selilwitulh (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations.
Your ticket purchase helps support West End community events. Every contribution makes a meaningful impact and helps us create inclusive, joyful spaces for all. Thank you for helping us make this celebration possible.
Event venue & nearby stays
Gordon Neighbourhood House, 1019 Broughton Street, Vancouver, Canada
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