Diwali at Times Square

Diwali at Times Square returns Saturday, October 24, 2026, along Broadway between 46th and 48th Streets. New York City has partnered on the celebration since 2024, and the plaza fills with performances, a bazaar, and the evening diya-lighting countdown on the Times Square screens.

Detailed hours and the full stage schedule are still light on the organizer page, so check diwalitimessquare.com the week of the event. Past editions have run deep into the evening.

The plazas get crowded by mid-afternoon. Pick a subway exit (Times Square–42nd Street or 49th Street) and a meetup landmark before you go, especially with a stroller.