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Cover Diwali on the Square 2026
- Apply by
- 12pm, Thursday 22 October
- Event
- Sunday 25 October, 1pm to 7pm
- Contact
- media@diwaliinlondon.com
Journalists, photographers, videographers and creators are welcome. Apply for accreditation by 12pm on Thursday 22 October.
Diwali on the Square is presented by the Diwali in London (DiL) Committee in partnership with the Mayor of London. This year's theme is Preserving the flame, illuminating tomorrow, and the celebration is chaired by the National Hindu Students' Forum (UK).
How accreditation works
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Step one
Fill in the form below
Tell us your name, organisation, email, phone number and what you plan to cover.
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Step two
Upload your press card
Add your press card to the form so the committee can confirm your accreditation.
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Step three
We reply by email
The DiL Committee will be in touch before the event. For anything urgent, email media@diwaliinlondon.com or call Nil Kumar on 07712 177703.
Event details for your listings
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Date and time
Sunday 25 October 2026, 1pm to 7pm
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Location
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London WC2N 5DN
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Entry
Free, subject to capacity. No tickets needed.
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What's on
Dance, music and performances, workshops, yoga and vegetarian food stalls.
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Theme
Preserving the flame, illuminating tomorrow
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Presented by
The Diwali in London (DiL) Committee in partnership with the Mayor of London
Press resources
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The Mayor's 2026 announcement
Sadiq Khan announces Diwali on the Square 2026.
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Press centre
News, statements and past coverage from the DiL Committee.
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About the DiL Committee
The community organisations behind the celebration.
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Using your coverage
By applying, you agree to share your media with the DiL Committee and the Mayor of London's office for use on social media and the website.
Apply for accreditation
Complete the form by 12pm on Thursday 22 October.
- Your name
- Organisation
- Phone number
- What you plan to cover
- Press card
See you on the Square
Sunday 25 October, 1pm to 7pm. Free, subject to capacity.
DOTS 2026 - Media
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Media Accreditation
If you wish to cover DOTS 2026 news, please reach out to the Diwali in London Committee in advance to request accreditation. Please apply by 12pm on Thursday 22 October.
Event Details
- Date: Sunday 25th October 2026
- Time: 1pm–7pm
- Location: Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London, WC2N 5DN
- Event Type: Free entry (subject to capacity) Diwali Festival featuring cultural activities, music, dance, performances, workshops, yoga, food stalls and more.
Email to media@diwaliinlondon.com
or contact Nil Kumar on 07712 177703 for further information.
Accreditation Details
Please provide essential information about your media outlet, including
- Your name
- Organisation
- Email ID
- Phone number
- Purpose of coverage
You may submit your request via following link: