Deepavali 2026

Block your calendars to join us for a fun and festive evening!! You are all invited with family & friends 🙏🙏 Celebrate Deepotsav 2026, marking Diwali, India’s biggest festival of lights and a celebration of new beginnings, on November 14, from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the beautiful and historic church De Vermaning, located at Oude Boteringestraat 33, 9712 GD Groningen (https://doopsgezindengroningen.nl/). This event is proudly designed to promote cultural integration and build vibrant bridges between Dutch, Indian, and all other international communities, warmly welcoming everyone living in Groningen to celebrate together. This building is an architectural gem in the city center of Groningen, just 130 meters away from the University of Groningen's historic, Neo-Renaissance Academy Building (Academiegebouw). It has a capacity of over 200 people. We are planning a beautifully curated evening featuring a vibrant multicultural program of music, classical and regional traditional dances, and live performances. Enjoy a full-course meal included with your ticket! ✨ Explore a vibrant array of stalls featuring books, imitation jewellery, traditional Indian sweets, and engaging workshops. Immerse yourself in the festive spirit, celebrate with family and friends, and dance the night away with an electrifying open-floor DJ finale! 🪔💃🎶 Ticket Information: Children under 7: FREE ENTRY Children 7–11 years: HALF TICKET Family Tickets & Group Tickets are also available. As the program continues to grow, further details will be published closer to the event! Updates will be continuously shared on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/groningensdesitribe/ 🍁🪔 Stay tuned for more updates 🪔🍁