An epic 3-day celebration of Diwali hosted at Walt Disney World® Resort. 500+ performers from 25 studios across four continents, our most diverse line-up ever, and a grand parade down Main Street USA that every park guest can watch.
500+ performers from 25 studios across four continents. Our most diverse line-up ever.
Studios from North America, Europe, Australia and the Caribbean come together for a private mela at EPCOT, a grand parade down Main Street USA, and an international showcase at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Here’s what to expect, and where to be, each day.
Our most diverse line-up ever: studios from North America, Europe, Australia and the Caribbean. Here’s what to expect each day.
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The weekend opens with an exclusive party for every performer and their guests at our brand new EPIC venue: the World Showplace Pavilion inside EPCOT. Dress in your favorite Indian festive attire.
The headline moment. The parade runs down Main Street USA at approximately 1pm–2pm. Come to the park, find a spot by 12:30pm,Find a spot by 12:30pm and watch Diwali dance past Cinderella Castle.
A Disney Park Pass for Magic Kingdom on October 23 is all you need. Allow at least 30 minutes to enter the park and be on Main Street USA by 12:30pm.
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A private evening inside the park: 25 dance studios from four continents take the Theater in the Wild stage, with some exciting Disney surprises along the way.
Returning studio, back for another year of Diwali magic.
The festival wraps Saturday night. Many families extend the trip a day or two on either side to enjoy the parks at their own pace.
Dates, venue and studio applications will be announced shortly after this year’s festival. Studios on the list hear first.
[2027 DATES] · Walt Disney World® Resort
Studio applications are open. Spots in the parade and showcase are limited and fill in order of acceptance.
Studio directors: tell us you’re interested and we’ll send the 2027 packet the day it’s ready.
From Good Morning America to The Times of India, Diwali Dance Fest has been covered by more than 30 news outlets across the USA and India.
We loved being a part of this for so many reasons: culture, dance, Disney, our kids, and giving back!
You are giving dancers a life long memory that will shape their confidence massively!
Celebrating Diwali at Disney was an unforgettable experience!
