SATURDAY 11 OCT

AGENDA

🌟 Brussels Diwali Festival 2025

ENTRY FREE
But do collect your Festival Wrist Band at the entrance!

Venue: Atomium , Brussels
Date: Saturday 11 October 2025
Festival Hours: 12 h – 22 h

TRAM / BUS / METRO : HEYSEL

Experience the magic of India in the heart of Europe!
Join us for a spectacular day of music, dance, food, lights, and joy as we celebrate the 9th edition of Europe’s largest Diwali Festival.

🔸 SATURDAY — Celebration of Cultures & Lights

🕑 Early Afternoon

Spiritual Beginnings & Cultural Warmth

  • The festival opens with Vedic Chants and a Diwali Pooja, invoking peace and prosperity.

  • Explore the South of India through spectacular dances, costumes, and storytelling.

  • Cultural videos and Art India films on the big screens highlight India’s diversity.

  • Stroll through the Diwali Bazaar for crafts, henna, and authentic Indian street food.

🌇 Late Afternoon

Regional Colours & Special Launches

  • Tollywood dance performances set the stage on fire.

  • 🎉 Official Launch of Jugni — a Belgian craft ale designed to pair with Indian food.

  • Punjab on Stage — energetic bhangra beats and vibrant folk energy.

  • Interactive Workshops where visitors can learn simple dance steps.

🌃 Evening — Europe’s Biggest Bollywood Party! 🎉

Music • Lights • Lasers • Dance

  • Stage acts include Ramayan, Little India, Sambalpuri, Garba, and Classical performances.

  • AIMC artists deliver a fusion of Bollywood and Indian rhythms.

  • Recognition of Beauty Contest Winners — Miss Indian.

  • Then the night explodes into rhythm with Europe’s Biggest Bollywood Party (19h) —

    • World-class Bollywood DJ Param spinning the hottest tracks.

    • A breathtaking Laser Light Show lighting up the party.

    • Dhol drummers, dancers, and spectacular stage effects.

    • Thousands dancing together in what has become the largest open-air Bollywood celebration in Europe.

✨ Festival Highlights (All Weekend)

  • 🪔 Diwali Food Village: taste the best of India — from street snacks to regional specialties.

  • 🎨 Cultural Bazaar: hand-crafted jewellery, textiles, and festive decor.

  • 📸 Photo Opportunities: perfect backdrops for your Diwali memories.

  • 👨‍👩‍👧 Family & Kids Area: fun, bouncy castles, balloons and games for all ages.

  • 🎶 Music, dance, colours, and roaming performers spread joy across the venue.

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