Diwali 2024 - All the events taking place in Manchester to celebrate the Festival of Lights

South Asian cinema nights, children's arts and crafts sessions and nightclub takeovers are just some of the events taking place across Greater Manchester to celebrate Diwali 2024.

The five-day celebration, also known as the Festival of Lights, takes place each year to recognise the "victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance". Originated in India, the celebration is an important tradition on the Hindu, Sikh and Jain calendar.

Traditionally, the joyous occasion is commemorated with lanterns, decorative clothes and oil lamps as well as fireworks, large feasts and parties. Dates change every year, but for 2024 Diwali falls on October 31.

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Here is a round up of some of the Diwali 2024 events taking place in the region below. As always, please check with venues and organisers ahead of the event as listings can change at short notice.

Manchester Museum will host a day of celebrations on October 30 with family workshops, speeches, dance performances and more. and snacks.

The all-ages event starts at 4.30pm with fun, family activities across the Museum before the party starts as the sun begins to set and you’ll have a chance to enjoy dance performances and music. Last year, the Main Hall was transformed into a bouncing dance-floor.

In addition to all the activities, you’ll be able to enjoy sweets from Lily’s Deli in the Welcome Area, while, mocktails from Renu Bhardwaj’s new book Celebrate Diwali served from the coffee bar.

The museum café will be open late until 7pm, and will include some additional Diwali specials on the menu. From 6pm DJ Dan Singh will be playing music bringing the Diwali atmosphere to the museum and at