Diwali on the Square 2026 has been cancelled because of forecast storms. Please do not travel to Trafalgar Square.

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Trafalgar Square full of visitors at Diwali on the Square, with the National Gallery behind

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Trafalgar Square, London
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Our archive starts in 2013
This year
2026 was cancelled because of forecast storms
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Diwali in London, in pictures.

We hope you enjoy a selection of images from Diwali in London. The full photostream has many more photos from past years.

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Dancers in bright lehengas with dhol players on the steps of Trafalgar Square
Dancers and dhol players on the Square
Garba dancers in traditional dress on the Trafalgar Square steps
Garba on the steps
Crowds filling Trafalgar Square for Diwali
A full Square for Diwali

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Diwali on Trafalgar Square

Diwali on the Square 2026, planned for Sunday 25 October, was cancelled because of forecast storms. A Mayor of London event, organised in partnership with the DiL Committee.

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The DiL Committee

Thirteen volunteer-led organisations working together to share Diwali with all of London.

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