Festival

Diwali in Leicester

1 October 2025 - 30 November 2025

Leicester’s Diwali festivities are famous the world over, bringing the local South Asian community together to celebrate the festival of light with the wider population. Enjoy the dazzling firework display, lively performances of Indian dance, explore the fantastic Sari and jewellery shops of the Golden Mile as they really come to life, and of course, try the delicious range of food that gained Leicester the title of England’s Curry Capital. Immerse yourself in the spirit of Diwali with us! 

Did you
know?

Leicester’s Diwali celebrations are widely considered to be the largest in the world outside of India!


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Key details

Golden Mile
Belgrave Road
LE4 6AS