SURREY, B.C. – Surrey’s Diwali season runs from November 6 to November 15 this year, with the festival’s main day falling on Sunday, November 8, 2026. Two confirmed local celebrations anchor the calendar: a free mehfil-style event at Surrey City Hall and a daytime celebration at Kwantlen Polytechnic University.
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, marks the victory of light over darkness and is celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs, Jains and Buddhists across the Lower Mainland.
DiwaliFest brings its celebration to Surrey City Hall on Sunday, November 15, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Admission is free with registration. The event is described as mehfil-inspired, a reference to the traditional South Asian gathering of music and poetry, and will feature live music, dance performances and food vendors.
Kwantlen Polytechnic University’s Surrey campus hosts its own Diwali celebration on Friday, November 6 at 12:00 p.m. at the Cedar Conference Centre. The campus event gives students, staff and the wider community a daytime option earlier in the season.
One caveat for readers: details come from event listings published by DiwaliFest and KPU. Apna News has not independently confirmed ticket availability or lineup changes, so check directly with organizers before travelling.
What happens next: more Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas events typically get announced through late October. Apna News will update this guide as new Surrey celebrations are confirmed.
Apna News is building a master Surrey events calendar. Organizers can send their Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas listings for inclusion in the guide.
(Source: DiwaliFest and Kwantlen Polytechnic University, October 2026)