At Dishoom, and all around the world, Diwali is celebrated with boundless passion. The festival of lights brings people together regardless of wealth, status, race, background or beliefs – representing so much that is dear to us.
ABOVE: Spreading love and light during Diwali
Bombay celebrates Diwali with its whole heart. And so do we. This year, our revels spread wider than ever: all-out parties, fancy supper clubs, crafty workshops, chats over chai and festive dishes in every café. All are invited. All are welcome.
RIGHT: Guests at a recent Dishoom Diwali event
Dishoom x Bungalow Feasting
A sparkling Diwali union
Above: Chef Arun and Chef Vikas
We’re thrilled to welcome our dear friend from New York – Michelin-starred chef and Bungalow restaurateur Vikas Khanna – to celebrate Diwali with us.
Gather loved ones for a Dishoom x Bungalow Diwali Feast: abundant vegetarian or vegan plates for two or more to share, dreamt up by Chef Vikas and our own Chef Arun, for £30 per person.
Bungalow’s beloved Spice Roasted Pineapple and Dishoom Makhani Kofta also grace the All Day menu as fleeting specials.
In all cafés: 2nd –15th November, from 12pm.
A most-cherished Bungalow dish: Spice Roasted Pineapple
Velvety Dishoom Makhani Kofta
Chef Vikas and Chef Arun in NYC
Pineapple in progress
Most-delectable Diwali Feast Menu
A most-cherished Bungalow dish: Spice Roasted Pineapple
Velvety Dishoom Makhani Kofta
Chef Vikas and Chef Arun in NYC
Pineapple in progress
Most-delectable Diwali Feast Menu
Curated by BBC Asian Network
Birmingham Diwali Party
Our loud, bright, colourful Diwali party shimmers into the iconic Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery on Monday 2nd November. See in the New Year with an abundant Dishoom feast and a glittering line-up of South Asian talent, brought together by BBC Asian Network. Join host and DJ Vallisa Chauhan for night-long revels from brilliant singer-songwriters Jaya Thandi and BombayMami, along with genre-blending collective TaalHaus. Headliners South Asian R&B pioneer Arjun and much-adored DJ Shraii will provide a dazzling end to the night. Tickets move fast, swift fingers will be rewarded.
Where: Birmingham Museum & Art Gallery
When: Monday 2nd November 2026, 7pm – 11.30pm
Price: £35
A most-spectacular celebration
Permit Room Presents: Diwali at The Pavilion
Join us at Brighton’s Pavilion – a lavish seaside palace fit for finest revels. Kick-off with tipples, then stride into the State Banqueting Room for a glorious three-course vegetarian (or vegan) feast. And settle into a programme of stirring South Asian classical performance from The Mehfil Space.
Activities to delight
Bring the festivities home with two first-class activities from Celebrate Diwali, Renu Bhardwaj’s glowing guide to Diwali. Wreath your space in colour with paper marigold flower garlands and make your gifts a little more heartfelt with her personalised gift-tag and card templates.
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