{"title": "Diwali", "start": "2026-11-09T19:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-09T21:00:00+01:00", "place": "Bard College", "address": "Platanenstrasse 24, 13156 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/diwali", "religion/hinduism"], "description": "An evening celebration of Diwali, the Hindu Festival of Lights, which symbolizes the victory of light over darkness and good over evil. The annual celebration is hosted by Bard College Berlin as a chance to learn more about the festival's traditions. South Asian snacks and drinks are served, and everyone is welcome, whether familiar with the festival or experiencing it for the first time. Volunteers are also being sought to help with cooking, setting up, and cleaning.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/diwali-132451/", "official_url": "https://berlin.bard.edu/events/diwali", "image": "https://noky.io/images/462d931f77338efd13cbfc073b6ffbd6149e24ca781ccd4878216d313474dfff-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-09T19:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-09T21:00:00+01:00", "place": "Bard College", "address": "Platanenstrasse 24, 13156 Berlin", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Diwali das hinduistische Fest des Lichts", "start": "2026-11-06T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-10T00:00:00+01:00", "place": "Magicum", "address": "Große Hamburger Strasse 17, 10115 Berlin-Mitte", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["occasion/diwali", "religion/hinduism"], "description": "At the MAGICUM, a museum of magic set in historic vaults in the heart of Berlin, Diwali is celebrated, the Hindu festival of light. The museum invites visitors to discover magic as the inexplicable, with interactive stations, games and magic tricks for the curious of every age. The event is part of the programme of the MAGICUM Berlin Magic Museum. Visitors can solve puzzles and find their own answers.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/diwali-das-hinduistische-fest-des-lichts-34335/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Diwali im MAGICUM", "start": "2026-11-06T11:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-10T11:00:00+01:00", "place": "Magicum", "address": "Große Hamburger Strasse 17, 10115 Berlin-Mitte", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["occasion/diwali", "religion/hinduism"], "description": "The MAGICUM – Berlin Magic Museum turns to Diwali, the Hindu festival of light. At the centre are stories, traditions and cultural backgrounds of one of the most important festivals of the year. The world's first interactive museum of magic is hidden in the historic vaults of the old smithy in one of Berlin's oldest neighbourhoods. Visitors can discover magic as the inexplicable through interactive stations, games and puzzles.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/diwali-im-magicum-16838/", "official_url": "https://www.magicum-berlin.de/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Diwali in Berlin 2026", "start": "2026-11-07T12:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Jules B-Part", "address": "", "price": "0,00 bis 6,70 €", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["music/world/bollywood", "occasion/diwali"], "description": "Wedesi Berlin's Diwali festival brings celebrations of the festival of lights with classical and Bollywood dance performances, live music and a live band, Garba circles and a closing Bollywood DJ party with DJ Yashodhan. The programme also includes stand-up comedy with headliner Saurabh Pant, a street-food market with seven kitchens, and a kids' zone with rangoli, crafts and a dance and movement workshop. The day opens with Neelay's Diwali Pahat opening and runs through sets by groups such as Kashmokash, IndiDazzlers, Rangtaali, Rhythms of India and The Band Theory before the night Bollywood party. Entry is by time slot with a separate ticket for each, kids under 16 go free with a paying adult, and food is pay-as-you-go by card or cash.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/diwali-in-berlin-2026-30027/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/bd7344eceeba357124efe6805a1cb592cc23e57f187fdd0d5df6d107e0ede440-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Lichterfest beim Stadtteilzentrum im Ribbeck-Haus", "start": "2026-11-13T16:30:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Stadtteilzentrum im Ribbeck-Haus", "address": "Senftenberger Ring 54, 13435 Berlin", "price": "Eintritt frei", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["community/neighbourhood"], "description": "The Lichterfest is a festival for the neighbourhood, held to make the darker, cooler season warm and cosy. It is organised by the Stadtteilzentrum im Ribbeck-Haus, which cordially invites neighbours to light up the quarter together and to celebrate, experience and connect. Admission is free and the venue is accessible.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/lichterfest-beim-stadtteilzentrum-im-ribbeck-haus-96862/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "LICHTERFEST", "start": "2026-11-11T17:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Kulturring in Berlin e.V.", "address": "Ernststraße 14-16, 12437 Berlin", "price": "Eintritt frei, Kosten nach Verzehr", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/st-martin"], "description": "LICHTERFEST is a gathering for children, parents and other relatives after the lantern walk of the daycare centre „Kiek mal“ with lanterns from its sites at Rosenbecker Str. 25 and Dessauer Str. 4. People meet at the Kiez-Treff by the fire bowl, and everyone is warmly welcome. It is organised by Kulturring in Berlin through the neighbourhood centre Begegnungsstätte Kiez-Treff West. Admission is free, with tea, mulled wine and grilled bratwurst paid for as consumed.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/lichterfest-72832/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Civic Engagement Speed Dating", "start": "2026-11-06T19:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-06T21:00:00+01:00", "place": "Bard College", "address": "Platanenstrasse 24, 13156 Berlin", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["society/politics/civic-engagement"], "description": "A creative speed-dating evening where participants switch partners every ten minutes, discuss a new topic, and pass on collages for the Civic Engagement Office. Bard College is behind the event, which is about crafting together, drinking hot chocolate, and rounding off the evening with a bingo and a small prize. Guests are asked to bring a picture of a person who inspires them through their civic engagement work. It takes place at the JJK Hall Cafe on the campus in Berlin-Pankow.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/civic-engagement-speed-dating-115977/", "official_url": "https://berlin.bard.edu/events/civic-engagement-speed-dating", "image": "https://noky.io/images/16d67dabe2ba5c7a425680200405d97808aaa772c20a88999a9ba90ca40c515c-2000.webp"}, {"title": "The Deepavali Thiruvizha 2026 Festival", "start": "2026-11-07T14:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Babylon", "address": "Rosa-Luxemburg-Straße 30, 10178 Berlin", "price": "Non-members: Adult €17, Student/Job Seeker/Senior 65+ €13, Child 12–17 €10, Child 6–11 €7, Under 6 f", "price_from": "17.00", "price_to": "17.00", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["community/intercultural", "occasion/diwali"], "description": "The Deepavali Thiruvizha 2026 Festival is an afternoon of food, culture, dance and togetherness, with live performances and a cultural showcase. It is organised by Berlin Tamil Sangam e.V., which is also celebrating its 10th anniversary this year.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/berlin/events/the-deepavali-thiruvizha-2026-festival-113529/", "official_url": "https://babylonberlin.eu/programm/live/live-event/10802-the-deepavali-thiruvizha-2026-festival", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c551bb42b329150ec3b4eadc886d9df3d1cc15de4e3b9360baab7dc76035ac34-1200.webp"}]}