Diwali
Sun 8 Nov · 15:00
Cossington Recreation ground
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Diwali celebrations will be held at Cossington Recreation Ground in Leicester on 8 November 2026, starting at 15:00. The festivities will include cultural performances, food vendors, and children's activities, running until 20:00. The event aims to celebrate the festival with a variety of entertainment and community engagement.
Courtesy of Gemini - Entertainment Start Times On Sunday, 8 November 2026, the official Diwali Day festivities and stage entertainment run from **3:00 PM to 8:00 PM**. [[1](https://www.facebook.com/leicestercitycouncil/photos/its-confirmed-diwali-day-celebrations-will-return-to-leicesters-cossington-recre/1344873034494167/)] * **3:00 PM:** The main stage performances (cultural music and dance troupes) begin at **Cossington Recreation Ground**. * **3:00 PM:** The **Diwali Village**, food vendors, arts and crafts stalls, and the children's funfair open concurrently at the park.
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Frequently asked questions
Diwali takes place on Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 15:00.
Diwali is held at Cossington Recreation ground in Leicester (Cossington St, Leicester LE4 6AD, UK, Leicester, LE4 6AD).
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Cossington Recreation ground can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for Diwali can be booked via meetup.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
Editorial summaryAbout this event
Diwali celebrations will be held at Cossington Recreation Ground in Leicester on 8 November 2026, starting at 15:00. The festivities will include cultural performances, food vendors, and children's activities, running until 20:00. The event aims to celebrate the festival with a variety of entertainment and community engagement.
This summary was automatically generated from event data sourced from official ticketing providers.
Courtesy of Gemini - Entertainment Start Times On Sunday, 8 November 2026, the official Diwali Day festivities and stage entertainment run from **3:00 PM to 8:00 PM**. [[1](https://www.facebook.com/leicestercitycouncil/photos/its-confirmed-diwali-day-celebrations-will-return-to-leicesters-cossington-recre/1344873034494167/)] * **3:00 PM:** The main stage performances (cultural music and dance troupes) begin at **Cossington Recreation Ground**. * **3:00 PM:** The **Diwali Village**, food vendors, arts and crafts stalls, and the children's funfair open concurrently at the park.
Description supplied by the event organiser.
StayStaying overnight?
Hotels within walking distance of Cossington Recreation ground. Searching near Cossington St, Leicester LE4 6AD, UK, Leicester, LE4 6AD; check-in Sunday, 8 November 2026.
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WhereCossington Recreation ground
Cossington St, Leicester LE4 6AD, UK, Leicester, LE4 6AD
Belgrave, Leicester
Before you goFrequently asked questions
When is Diwali?
Diwali takes place on Sunday, 8 November 2026 at 15:00.
Where is Diwali taking place?
Diwali is held at Cossington Recreation ground in Leicester (Cossington St, Leicester LE4 6AD, UK, Leicester, LE4 6AD).
Is there anywhere to stay near Diwali?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of Cossington Recreation ground can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for Diwali?
Tickets for Diwali can be booked via meetup.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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