Diwali Light It Up! Basingstoke

Join Kala The Arts for Diwali Light it Up! – the Festival of Lights – featuring dazzling parades, music, dance, lanterns and joy filling the streets of Basingstoke. This is a free, family-friendly event open to all. Expect lots of colour, culture and community spirit as over 2,000 children, installation artists, dancers, musicians and artists light up our towns!

Why join us?

• Experience the magic of Diwali Light it Up! – lanterns, costumes, lights and vibrant performances.
• See South Asian arts at their best – Kathak, Odissi, Hip Hop, Bollywood, Contemporary, Yakshagana, Kandyan dance, Bharatanatyam and many more.
• Be part of something unforgettable – join thousands of people celebrating culture, light and community.
• Completely free – bring your family, friends and neighbours.
  
  This year’s theme?
  Devi – Light and Earth – our 2025 parade celebrates Devi, the embodiment of strength, beauty and nature.
  
  For more information and the full schedule, route maps, and parking details, visit: https://kalathearts.co.uk/whats-on/diwali-light-it-up/

Info: For participants: Meet outside Willows Coffee House, Church St.

Info: Beginning from Willis Museum & Sainsbury Gallery on Church St/Wote St, a glowing procession through town ending at the amphitheatre next to Vue Cinema on Festival Way.

Info: At the amphitheatre, enjoy a spectacular finale!

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