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Diwali 2026
8 Nov 2026
India
What's on
in India
India's calendar runs on festivals and cricket. Diwali opens the window in November 2026, followed by film, tech and arts events in Goa, Bengaluru and Kolkata. January 2027 is the busiest month, with literature festivals, the Mumbai Marathon, Lollapalooza and a Test series against Australia.
Best known
Marquee and major events
Next up
Full calendarNov14to 27
ConferenceMajor
India International Trade Fair 2026
14 to 27 Nov 2026 · New Delhi
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Nov17to 19
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Bengaluru Tech Summit 2026
17 to 19 Nov 2026 · Bengaluru
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Nov20to 28
FestivalMajor
International Film Festival of India (IFFI) 2026
20 to 28 Nov 2026 · Panaji, Goa
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Dec1to 10
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Hornbill Festival 2026
1 to 10 Dec 2026 · Kohima
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Dec13to 20
Art and designMajor
Serendipity Arts Festival 2026
13 to 20 Dec 2026 · Panjim, Goa
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Dec13to 27
SportMajor
India v Sri Lanka: ODI and T20I series 2026
13 to 27 Dec 2026 · India
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Cities
All cities
5 events
Mumbai
Sunburn and Lollapalooza at Mahalaxmi Racecourse, plus the January marathon and Kala Ghoda.
3 events
Goa
IFFI and Serendipity Arts in Panaji and Panjim, then the February carnival.
3 events
Kolkata
The film festival, the 25K road race and India Energy Week.
2 events
New Delhi
The India International Trade Fair and Bharat Mobility Global Expo at Bharat Mandapam.
1 event
Ahmedabad
The International Kite Festival on the Sabarmati Riverfront in January 2027.
1 event
Bengaluru
The Bengaluru Tech Summit at BIEC in November 2026.
1 event
Hyderabad
The free Hyderabad Literary Festival on 22 to 24 January 2027.
1 event
Jaipur
The Jaipur Literature Festival at Hotel Clarks Amer, 14 to 18 January 2027.
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FAQ
What are the biggest events in India?+
The best-known events on the calendar are Diwali 2026 (8 Nov, India), Holi 2027 (21 to 22 Mar, India), Nashik-Trimbakeshwar Simhastha Kumbh Mela 2027 (2 Aug to 11 Sep, Nashik) and India International Trade Fair 2026 (14 to 27 Nov, New Delhi).
When is the busiest time for events in India?+
January 2027 has the most events in this calendar, with 10 events running. The month pages show what is on in each.
Where do the dates come from?+
From the organiser, the governing body or an official tourism release. Every event page names its sources and the day its dates were checked.
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