Light up the first weekend of November and celebrate Diwali in Seattle!

This free festival is coming to the Seattle Center next month as part of the Seattle Center Festál seriesin partnership with Northwest Share. It’s free and open to the public and will feature live music, dance, art displays, martial arts, and cooking demonstrations.

Diwali is the name for the annual Festival of Lights observed across India every fall. It’s a major cultural celebration that symbolizes the “victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.”

It is a celebration that brings together families, friends, and communities. People will come together to feast, enjoy delicious sweets, share gifts, and set off firecrackers!


Here’s everything you can expect at the Diwali: Lights of India festival at Seattle Center.

Full event schedule

Armory Stage

12:00 PM to 12:30 PM
Temple of Music presents Classical Indian Music Youth Violin Ensemble

12:40 PM to 1:05 PM
Odissi by Urvasi Dance Ensemble

1:10 PM to 1:30 PM
Kathak by Angakala Kathak Academy

1:35 PM to 2:05 PM
Cultural Performances by Vedic Cultural Center

2:10 PM to 2:20 PM
Manipuri by Movements in Motion “ManiRatna- Jewels of Wisdom”

2:25 PM to 2:50 PM
Bharatanatyam Dance Ensemble

2:55 PM to 3:25 PM
STAR Kalaikuzhu Folk Dances (Live Drumming & Martial Arts of Tamilnadu)

4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Katrina Ji’s Rajasthani Caravan (Live Folk Music & Dance from Rajasthan, India)

All Day Activities

There will also be activities happening all day long including painting, drawing, puzzles, jewelry making, weaving, and arts and crafts.

West Balcony
Ramayan Story through cut-outs and storytelling by Vedic Cultural Center

East Balcony
Replica of Ram Mandir Temple (visual art by Vedic Cultural Center)

Loft Lobby
Madhubani Paintings (Visual Art Gallery & Workshop by Deepti Designs)

Loft 3
Puppet Show & Workshop (Love to Share Foundation America)

Loft 2
Various Folk Styles of India (Visual Art Gallery & Warli Paintings Workshop by “Paint a Style” Devika Mehrotra)

We hope you have a wonderful time!

Diwali: Lights of India

When: 12 PM to 6 PM on Saturday, November 2nd, 2024
Where: Armory Food and Event Hall, 305 Harrison St
Cost: Free to attend

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Alicia Lyons

Alicia Lyons

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Alicia is a storyteller who chased the sun all the way to Calgary and decided to stay. When she’s not writing, she can be found stumbling along nature trails, curling up under a fuzzy blanket with a good book, or finding any excuse to eat.

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