FestivalsDiwali
Manahub Bay Diwali Mela
A smaller, warmer Diwali on the waterfront.
Run by Bay Islamic Centre
Monday, 26 October 2026 · 4:00 pm – 10:00 pm
In 5 weeks
Tauranga Waterfront
Bay of Plenty
About this event
The Bay of Plenty's Diwali: one stage, twenty stalls, and a lantern release over the harbour at dusk. Deliberately smaller than the city festivals — you can actually find your friends.
Free to attend, with a gold coin donation going to the Tauranga food bank.
All ages
What to expect
Lantern release
At dusk, over the harbour.
Food bank collection
Every koha goes to Tauranga Foodbank.
Getting there
Tauranga Waterfront
76 Devonport Road, Tauranga Central, Tauranga 3110, New Zealand
- Waterfront
