Festivals & Major Events

Diwali Mela

Nov 8 • 4 - 10 PM

Celebrate the Festival of Lights at Brampton's Diwali Mela! Experience the vibrant spirit of Diwali through a celebration of culture, traditions and community. Join us as we come together to celebrate joy, light and togetherness.

Event details, including date and time can be found below.

Event Details

Date: Sunday, November 8, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Location: Sesquicentennial Park, Brampton
Admission: Free

Entertainment & Performances

Get ready for an exciting evening of music, culture and celebration!

Enjoy live performances by local and international artists, including headliner Sukshinder Shinda, on the Main Stage presented by RBC.

From vibrant cultural performances to energetic live music, experience an evening that brings Brampton’s communities together.

Event Schedule

Plan your evening and don’t miss these exciting highlights!

4:00 PM – Event Begins: Kick off the celebration with live entertainment, cultural performances, food vendors and family-friendly activities.
7:30 PM – Fireworks Display: Watch the night sky light up with a spectacular fireworks display presented by Performance Auto Group.
8:15 PM – Drone Show: Enjoy a dazzling illuminated drone show above the festivities.
10:00 PM – Event Concludes: Wrap up an unforgettable evening of celebration.

Please note: Fireworks and the drone show are weather permitting.

Food & Activities

Come hungry and ready to celebrate!

Explore food vendors offering delicious flavours, enjoy family-friendly activities and take in the festive atmosphere throughout Sesquicentennial Park.

Parking & Free Shuttle Service

Make getting to Diwali Mela easy with complimentary Brampton Transit event shuttles!

Shuttle Pickup Locations:

Mount Pleasant GO Station
Sheridan College
Gore Meadows Community Centre
Brampton Soccer Centre

Shuttle Service: 3:30 PM – 10:30 PM
Frequency: Approximately every 30 minutes

Parking at Sesquicentennial Park will be very limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. Visitors are encouraged to use the free shuttle service.

Please visit Brampton Transit for full shuttle details, and to view how regular transit routes and schedules will be affected by the area road closures.

Road Closures

Temporary road closures will be in effect on Sunday, November 8, from 2:00 PM to 11:55 PM.

Affected Roads:

Claremont Drive, between Bramalea Road and Tetley Road
Countryside Drive, between Bramalea Road and Sunny Meadow Boulevard
Westbound lanes of Countryside Drive, between Sunny Meadow Boulevard and Moldvan Drive

Please plan ahead and allow additional travel time.

Getting to Sesquicentennial Park

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Transit

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Know before you go

: Yes! Admission to Diwali Mela is free.
: Yes! Food vendors will be on site throughout the event.
: Limited parking is available. Free event shuttles are recommended.
: Both displays are weather-dependent and may be cancelled due to unfavourable conditions.
: No. The personal use, possession and discharge of fireworks are prohibited in Brampton.