On Saturday 1st October, Wembley Park – London’s most exciting new neighbourhood – will host a spectacular, free-to-attend, Diwali celebration. The main stage in front of London Designer Outlet will host a range of talented performers along with exciting attractions across the neighbourhood.

The festival will kick off with the Odissi Dancers taking to the stage at 1pm, performing classical Indian dance by this talented local group. The Bollywood Dancers will follow them with an energetic Bollywood dance performance at 2.20pm, before a variety of engaging dance performers from BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir (popularly known as ‘Neasden Temple’) take to the stage to entertain the crowds.

“We are delighted and honoured to be a part of a vibrant and diverse community festival and celebrate the values of Diwali within the wonderful of borough of Brent. The underlying message, as inspired by our spiritual leader, His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj, is one of unity and togetherness, and we hope, in the true spirit of Diwali – the Festival of Lights, our performances of traditional Indian dance, music and arts will help to light up the borough and bring people of all backgrounds and faiths together.”

BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir

The lively grand finale will feature 10 drummers and four bhangra dancers from the Dhol Foundation, who will then support the Diwali lantern parade as it wends its way from the main stage down Wembley Park Boulevard and Olympic Way to BOXPARK Wembley. The mesmerising light parade will feature lanterns made by local Brent school children.

“We are delighted that so many members of the local Brent community are involved in Diwali at Wembley Park 2022. Local residents will be taking part in the dance performances, while the lantern parade will feature the creative work of so many of Brent’s youngsters. It’s going to be a very special day.”

Josh McNorton, Cultural Director Wembley Park

Diwali at Wembley Park is free to attend and open to all. Those who have never attended a Diwali celebration are invited to come along, learn about the ‘festival of lights’ first-hand and soak up the party atmosphere.

Food plays an important role in Diwali celebrations and that will certainly be the case in Wembley Park. Local institution Shayona will also be hosting a stall. The highly respected Shayona restaurant provides a pure vegetarian Sattvic cuisine, which is consistent with Vaishnav, Jain and Swaminarayan dietary requirements.
A special Diwali tuk tuk will also be available between noon and 6pm on the world-famous Olympic Way, serving as the perfect backdrop for commemorative selfies.

Following the parade, revellers are encouraged to try out some of the moves they’ve seen during the day at the Diwali disco held at BOXPARK Wembley. Expect entertainment from top acts such as Juggy D and DJ Simz from 6pm.

Diwali at Wembley Park will be an inclusive event for the whole family. For more information, please visit https://wembleypark.com/diwali/.