Diwali Celebration

Have you ever designed a colourful rangoli, decorated a glowing diya or been draped in an elegant sari? Celebrate Diwali – the Festival of Lights at Chiltern Open Air Museum as this joyful cultural event returns for its third year with an even brighter programme.
Discover the stories and traditions behind Diwali through a lively programme of music, dance, crafts and family entertainment. Enjoy Indian music, get moving with Bollywood dance, create colourful rangoli designs and decorate diyas. Visitors can also try on traditional saris and dhotis and get creative with lantern-making activities.
With delicious Indian and South Asian food available on site, the museum comes alive with colour, light and celebration. Whether you already celebrate Diwali or are discovering the Festival of Lights for the first time, this welcoming event offers a wonderful opportunity for families to come together and experience its traditions.
Event Highlights
• Indian music and Bollywood dance
• Diwali storytelling and cultural traditions
• Rangoli, diya decorating and henna art
• Sari and dhoti dress-up
• Lantern-making and hands-on crafts
• Indian and South Asian food available on site
• A colourful, family-friendly celebration in the museum’s historic setting