# Event Details

- **Event Name**: NYS Diwali Festival of Lights with Salim Merchant
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 04:00 pm – Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Presented by NYSTEC
FREE
October 18, 2025 | 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Empire State Plaza Convention Center

Save the date for New York State's Diwali Festival of Lights! This free family-friendly event features a headlining performance by Bollywood singer song writer, Salim Merchant, activities, henna artists, fireworks, and more!!

Bag policy in effect. No bags larger than 6” x 9” are allowed. Read the full policy: https://empirestateplaza.ny.gov/bag-policy

Thank you to our sponsors:
NYSTEC, Agrawal Family Foundation, Maharaja Indian Restaurant, CDTA, and B 95.5,
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/albany/nys-diwali-festival-of-lights-with-salim-merchant/200028959452037
- **Event Categories**: festivals, diwali, art, fireworks, music, literary-art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 583

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Albany
- **state**: NY
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12242
- **lat**: 42.65074
- **long**: -73.76025
- **full address**: Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12242

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: NYS Diwali Festival of Lights with Salim Merchant
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is NYS Diwali Festival of Lights with Salim Merchant being held?
  - **A:** NYS Diwali Festival of Lights with Salim Merchant takes place on Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 04:00 pm to Sat, 18 Oct, 2025 at 09:00 pm at Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, United States, New York 12242.
- **Q**: Who is organizing NYS Diwali Festival of Lights with Salim Merchant?
  - **A:** NYS Diwali Festival of Lights with Salim Merchant is organized by Empire State Plaza Events.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** NYS Diwali Festival of Lights with Salim Merchant is ideal for festival lovers, culture enthusiasts, and anyone looking for a vibrant, immersive community experience. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Albany, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. With 580+ people already showing interest, this is clearly an event worth adding to your calendar - don't miss out.

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