Hands-on henna workshops? Bollywood dance performances? Chai and spice-blending sessions?
Head to Time Out Market Montréal and the Montreal Eaton Centre for all of these things— and plenty more cultural fun.
The two-day celebration will be jam-packed with colour, music, dance, flavours, and traditions from India.
Immerse yourself in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere with Bollywood performances, family-friendly workshops, colourful mascot meet-and-greets, interactive activities, and a lively DJ night.
Sip on an Aam Panna cocktail (Spiced Morbleu Rum, bitter liqueur, chai tea, mango and ginger purée, fresh lemon juice) created especially for this event—or its zero-alcohol version (NOA Non-Alcoholic Spiced Rum, NOA Non-Alcoholic Bitter Liqueur, chai tea, mango and ginger purée, fresh lemon juice).
Bonus: Montreal’s own Veils of Bollywood troupe will bring the magic and energy of this unique cultural celebration to life with free performances.
When are the free Diwali celebrations?
Head to Time Out Market Montréal and the Montreal Eaton Centre on Saturday, October 18, and Sunday, October 19, 2025.
What time are the Diwali celebrations?
Saturday, October 18
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Bollywood dance performance (Sainte-Catherine level, in front of the Samsung store)
1:15 PM – 1:30 PM: Mascot meet-and-greet & photo ops (Sainte-Catherine level, Time Out Market Montréal, and in front of Samsung)
1:30 PM – 2:30 PM: Diwali greeting card workshop (family activity) – Time Out Market
2:30 PM – 3:30 PM: Bollywood dance workshop (all ages) – Time Out Market Montréal
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Mascots – second round of roaming meet-and-greets
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM: Flavours of India – “Create Your Own Chai or Spice Blend” workshop – Time Out Market Montréal
5:30 PM – 9:30 PM: DJ Night – Time Out Market Montréal
Sunday, October 19
12:30 PM – 1:00 PM: Bollywood dance performance (Sainte-Catherine level, in front of the Samsung store)
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM: Mascot meet-and-greet & photo ops (roaming)
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM: Bollywood dance workshop (all ages) – Time Out Market Montréal
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM: Henna workshop – Time Out Market Montréal
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM: Bollywood dance performance (Sainte-Catherine level, in front of the Samsung store)
3:30 PM – 3:45 PM: Mascots – second round of roaming meet-and-greets
3:45 PM – 4:45 PM: Indo-fusion workshop (music, dance, and entertainment) – Time Out Market Montréal
4:45 PM – 5:00 PM: Grand Finale – All performers and mascots – Time Out Market Montréal
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