{"title": "Diwali at the National Maritime Museum", "start": "2026-11-07T10:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T17:00:00Z", "place": "National Maritime Museum", "address": "Romney Road, SE10 9NF London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://tickets.rmg.co.uk/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=RMG&c=NMMADM&_ga=2.133473422.1846607018.1598255866-1436723164.1598255866", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/diwali"], "description": "Diwali at the National Maritime Museum is a free public celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, with lantern parades, dance performances and rangoli workshops. Royal Museums Greenwich invites everyone to celebrate 'All Together Now', a day of creativity, culture and community curated by Mehala Ford, founder and curator of COMMONGROUND&, around the idea that we are stronger when we come together. Artists, performers, musicians, makers and storytellers will transform the galleries, with live music and dance, storytelling, talks, creative workshops, art installations and a first-ever Diwali Bazaar of South Asian designers and makers. Everyone is welcome, whether Diwali is part of their own story or not.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/diwali-at-the-national-maritime-museum-37283/", "official_url": "https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/national-maritime-museum/diwali", "image": "", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-07T10:30:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T17:00:00Z", "place": "National Maritime Museum", "address": "Romney Road, SE10 9NF London", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Marigold Festival - Diwali", "start": "2026-11-07T00:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-29T00:00:00Z", "place": "Osterley House", "address": "Jersey Road, TW7 4RB Isleworth", "price": "Free event (admission applies)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/diwali"], "description": "Marigold Festival - Diwali is a colourful, family-friendly celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, exploring light, craft and creativity. Visitors can find interactive craft activities through the House and Gardens, see a community-made rangoli and light projection in the Entrance Hall, and learn about the craftsmanship and stories behind Diwali and Osterley. The event runs at Osterley House from 7 to 29 November, from 11:00 to 15:00, and is suitable for all ages. It is free to attend, though normal admission charges for the venue apply, and booking is not needed.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/marigold-festival-diwali-63703/", "official_url": "https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/london/osterley-park-and-house/events/dad14e3e-7ff7-40fa-91c8-d8984941e37b", "image": ""}, {"title": "World in Westminster Festival: Diwali", "start": "2026-11-07T12:00:00Z", "end": null, "place": "University of Westminster", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://westminster.cventevents.com/event/website/532a4270-7241-43bb-b88a-95f160a4c356/landingPage", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/diwali", "community"], "description": "The World in Westminster Festival: Diwali is a celebration of Diwali, the Festival of Lights celebrated by many Hindus, Jains, and Sikhs. 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Guests are welcome to wear something red to join in the festive spirit.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/world-in-westminster-festival-diwali-39999/", "official_url": "https://www.westminster.ac.uk/current-students/events/world-in-westminster-festival-diwali", "image": "https://noky.io/images/060658ee4e68b7d8d502df1c291d261ae6769874256aaf5c24a60f93b39e7373-1200.webp"}, {"title": "GFMA Diwali Celebrations", "start": "2026-11-06T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Mycenae House", "address": "Mycenae Road 90, SE3 7SE London", "price": "£25", "price_from": "25.00", "price_to": "25.00", "tickets_url": "https://wegottickets.com/f/24622", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/diwali", "music"], "description": "GFMA Diwali Celebrations is an evening of Diwali, the festival of light, festivities. 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It offers a variety of Diwali activities using both traditional and modern crafts, along with story-telling that goes into the background of Diwali. It is suitable for children aged 3 to 11, and an accompanying adult goes free with every child ticket. The event is usually very over-subscribed, so booking is essential.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/diwali-kids-celebration-day-morning-or-afternoon-36452/", "official_url": "https://www.heathrobinsonmuseum.org/whats-on/diwali-kids-celebration-day-morning-or-afternoon/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/52997dfc66806552fa7c6ad30725be83bbb9ba7f8f3993225c710dcf5d8dfd0b-600.webp"}, {"title": "October half term activities at the National Maritime Museum", "start": "2026-10-24T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-01T00:00:00Z", "place": "National Maritime Museum", "address": "Romney Road, SE10 9NF London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/bug-detectives-conservation-talk-tickets-2002547782324", "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["nature/animals/insects", "art/crafts", "occasion/half-term"], "description": "October half term at the National Maritime Museum is a family programme of craft workshops and storytelling themed around bugs and creepy crawlies, with something different each day of the holidays. It is run by Royal Museums Greenwich, whose conservators, astronomers and invited performers lead activities such as puppet making, live science shows and a bug-themed music workshop. Many activities are free and drop-in, with no need to book in advance, and the Cove outdoor playground is open every day too. Workshops are designed for children and their carers to learn together, planned on the basis of each adult bringing up to four children.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/october-half-term-activities-at-the-national-maritime-museum-37275/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/94babee83a2d073d8a2b7e682656bf66e87c5ae5621f25cb4860170496ce2bb0-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Diwali Event with One Little Lamp illustrator Navya Raju", "start": "2026-11-07T10:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Pickled Pepper Books", "address": "Middle Lane 10, London", "price": "from €6,69", "price_from": "12.99", "price_to": "12.99", "tickets_url": "https://www.pickledpepperbooks.co.uk/products/diwali-event-with-one-little-lamp-illustrator-navya-raju", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art/illustration", "occasion/diwali"], "description": "A Diwali celebration for children at Pickled Pepper Books, with decorations up and the lights being lit. It is a fun-filled draw along led by Navya Raju, the illustrator of One Little Lamp: A Diwali Story. 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It is presented in partnership with MexiBrit and transforms the museum into an immersive celebration of remembrance, community and Mexican culture inspired by Mexico City. Visitors can expect decorated festival spaces with papel picado, marigold pathways and ofrendas, an opening ceremony with Aztec dancers, live music and folkloric dance, plus mask-making, storytelling, face painting and a discovery trail for families.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/day-of-the-dead-family-festival-36553/", "official_url": "https://www.horniman.ac.uk/event/day-of-the-dead-family-festival/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d672b767c6280fc2e55587eb9960e9cedb177f5a43c5b607e8af46bbde99be03-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Diwali celebration at OMNOM", "start": "2026-11-08T12:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-08T16:00:00Z", "place": "Islington Square", "address": "Upper Street 116, N1 1AB London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/diwali", "music"], "description": "Diwali celebration at OMNOM is a festive Diwali event at Islington Square, with a festive lunch from 12pm to 2pm followed by live performances with Gaiea Sanskrit from 2pm to 4pm. 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Led by an experienced artist, it draws on Bharatanatyam, a classical Indian dance form: participants explore simple rhythmic movements, learn how salangai (traditional ankle bells) help dancers respond to music and tell stories, and bring Diwali stories to life through movement. The session includes a sensory experience and a shared cup of chai, welcoming families to discover and celebrate Diwali together. It is for ages 3 and up, runs 45 minutes, and is free with a Discover Entry ticket.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/diwalideepavali-dance-stories-80603/", "official_url": "https://discover.org.uk/event/diwali-deepavali-dance-stories/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d870f8e87281fed11572b100339ad8b2dbb1738180f5762dc0ce5f6699e69acb-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Diwali Afterparty", "start": "2026-11-05T19:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-06T01:00:00Z", "place": "Lower Deck", "address": "Park Row, SE10 9HU London", "price": "From £4", "price_from": "4.00", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "party-club", "tags": ["occasion/diwali"], "description": "Diwali Afterparty is an evening celebration at the Lower Deck in Greenwich, London, carrying on after the festival of Diwali. It runs on into the night, ending in the early hours of the following morning. The listing appears on the Lower Deck programme page under the Greenwich students' union, though no organiser is named for the event itself.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/diwali-afterparty-37103/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Discover Sundays", "start": "2026-11-01T11:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-01T13:00:00Z", "place": "National Maritime Museum", "address": "Romney Road, SE10 9NF London", "price": "Free | Drop-in", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "https://tickets.rmg.co.uk/webstore/shop/viewItems.aspx?cg=RMG&c=NMMADM&_ga=2.133473422.1846607018.1598255866-1436723164.1598255866", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art/crafts", "history/maritime"], "description": "Discover Sundays is a family drop-in of hands-on creative activities held in the Learning Space of the National Maritime Museum. Each Sunday, an artist facilitator leads families on a journey through objects, people, histories and cultures in the museum's collection. With a different creative activity each week, it invites families to explore the galleries together. It is suitable for all ages and abilities and runs during term time only.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/discover-sundays-74474/", "official_url": "https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/national-maritime-museum/discover-sundays", "image": "https://noky.io/images/30d01ef345cb6ea2e6abad10b35aa40843d42cbeb588ce48f7184ed660b364e2-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Day of the dead ( Columbia Road Street Parade)", "start": "2026-10-31T12:00:00Z", "end": "2026-10-31T23:00:00Z", "place": "The Royal Oak", "address": "Columbia Road 73, E2 7RG London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/day-of-the-dead"], "description": "London's Day of the Dead is a free street celebration on Columbia Road and Ezra Street in East London, bringing music, dance, flowers, costume and a street procession. It is hosted by Let's Discuss Death and organised by Columbia Road Flower Market, which first held the gathering in 2017 and has grown it into a major community celebration made possible by performers, local businesses and volunteers. Inspired by the Mexican celebration of life, death and remembrance, it invites people to bring their own cultures and traditions, with marigolds central to the occasion and this year's programme including the all-female Mariachi Las Adelitas, choreographer Alondra Galván, a Day of the Dead Cycle Ride and a colourful street procession. The pub The Royal Oak on Columbia Road joins in from midday with pub games and entertainment throughout the day.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/day-of-the-dead-columbia-road-street-parade-48190/", "official_url": "https://columbiaroad.info/londons-day-of-the-dead-2026/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/3d836493736d749946240784419eeea3f96718c0f99d5f281792b49178dbe4cf-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Remembrance: A Call to Mind", "start": "2026-11-01T12:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-01T16:00:00Z", "place": "National Maritime Museum", "address": "Romney Road, SE10 9NF London", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/memorial", "history"], "description": "Remembrance: A Call to Mind is a day of performances, films, talks and workshops marking Remembrance Day at the National Maritime Museum. It is organised in partnership with Ally Musthan from Matglen Veterans Hub and dance artist Teal Darkenwald, and broadens the conversation around Remembrance. Through creative expression, shared experiences and activities, it brings stories, lived experiences, mental health perspectives and performance into the Museum. The event is suitable for all ages and highlights how conflict, memory and resilience continue to shape lives today.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/remembrance-a-call-to-mind-37278/", "official_url": "https://www.rmg.co.uk/whats-on/national-maritime-museum/remembrance-call-mind", "image": "https://noky.io/images/cdf4a695cbcf4607a380e2e31771041d6824190cb8a4a905a0648530a4fec792-2000.webp"}, {"title": "October half term", "start": "2026-10-24T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-10-31T00:00:00Z", "place": "London Museum Docklands", "address": "Hertsmere Road, E14 4AL London", "price": "Free, but some activities require booking tickets in advance", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "tickets_url": "", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["occasion/halloween"], "description": "October half term is a series of free, family activities at London Museum Docklands, running in person from 24 to 31 October 2026. It is organised by London Museum and invites families to dive into London legends and spooky superstitions in the historic heart of Canary Wharf. Children can set sail with superstitious sailors, sculpt clay lucky charms, learn about London's loneliest griffin, explore fairytale forests and write ten-word stories with former Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho OBE. All activities are free, though some require booking tickets in advance.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/october-half-term-37052/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/556f1e18cf69ec01c06199511520f9d11dd94d7839ccca872cd57f38aada9586-2000.webp"}, {"title": "The Carnival of Curiosities", "start": "2026-11-07T16:00:00Z", "end": "2026-11-07T18:00:00Z", "place": "art in the docks", "address": "Shackleton Way 25, E16 2XJ London", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["community/neighbourhood", "occasion/seasons"], "description": "The Carnival of Curiosities is a community day and parade celebrating the change of seasons. It is conceived, organised and delivered by Art in the Docks, with financial support from Bow Arts. The event is also supported by the Notting Hill Genesis Love While You Live Fund and the Royal Docks Trust.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/the-carnival-of-curiosities-40962/", "official_url": "https://www.artinthedocks.com/upcomingevents/day-of-the-dead-parade", "image": "https://noky.io/images/27351fb6d2fb8f08bb9e74f1378608d8cc019cf2b50c273683c899382bc5eeaf-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Celebrating Diwali", "start": "2026-11-01T19:30:00Z", "end": null, "place": "Royal Albert Hall", "address": "Kensington Gore 4, SW7 2AP London", "price": "Tickets from £40.50 (including fees)", "price_from": "40.50", "price_to": null, "tickets_url": "https://www.rpo.co.uk/tickets-memberships/event/2026/celebrating-diwali", "category": "concerts", "tags": ["music/world/indian", "occasion/diwali"], "description": "An evening of devotional splendour: a charity concert at the Royal Albert Hall marking Diwali. Celebrating Diwali is presented by Sanatan Events Ltd and unites Kavita Krishnamurti, one of India's most beloved vocalists, with the Royal Philharmonic Concert Orchestra and acclaimed musicians from India. Rahul Ranade, a film music composer and event designer, has composed arrangements exclusively for this occasion. All proceeds go towards the celebration and preservation of India's sacred cultural heritage for future generations.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/london/events/celebrating-diwali-65017/", "official_url": "https://www.rpo.co.uk/tickets-memberships/event/2026/celebrating-diwali", "image": "https://noky.io/images/102b949739335ac5b80252c9b833f12bb6b8e5d535ba9d576ac8146064b0189c-2000.webp"}]}