Navratri & Garba Celebrations 2026 in Australia: Complete Event Guide
Sharad Navratri 2026 runs from Sunday, 11 October to Monday, 19 October, with Dussehra (Vijayadashami) falling on Tuesday, 20 October. That is nine nights of Garba, Dandiya, devotional music, and community celebration.
Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane now host Garba events that regularly draw thousands of people, making them some of the most active Navratri scenes outside India.
Navratri 2026 Dates for Australian Cities
All nine days of Sharad Navratri 2026 fall within the same window across Australia’s east coast, with minor panchang timing adjustments between cities.
Day | Date | Goddess Worshipped |
Day 1 | Sunday, 11 October | Shailputri |
Day 2 | Monday, 12 October | Brahmacharini |
Day 3 | Tuesday, 13 October | Chandraghanta |
Day 4 | Wednesday, 14 October | Kushmanda |
Day 5 | Thursday, 15 October | Skandamata |
Day 6 | Friday, 16 October | Katyayani |
Day 7 | Saturday, 17 October | Kaalratri |
Day 8 | Sunday, 18 October | Mahagauri |
Day 9 | Monday, 19 October | Siddhidatri |
Dussehra | Tuesday, 20 October | Vijayadashami |
Source: DrikPanchang Shardiya Navratri 2026 calendars for Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane.
Where to Celebrate: Sydney and Western Sydney
Blacktown Leisure Centre, Stanhope Gardens
For Western Sydney attendees wanting something closer to home, the Blacktown Leisure Centre in Stanhope Gardens (Stanhope Pkwy and Sentry Drive, Stanhope Gardens NSW 2768) has hosted multiple Garba events through 2026, including sold-out nights with singers like Kavya Limaye and Umesh Barot.
This venue is a popular choice for families in the Hills District, Blacktown, and Parramatta areas.
Navratri Cultural Group, Dural
Sydney’s Navratri Cultural Group has run family-friendly Garba and Dandiya Raas at the Multi-Purpose Centre, Pacific Hills Christian School, 9 Quarry Road, Dural since 1984. That is over 40 years of uninterrupted community celebration.
Check their website for the confirmed 2026 date, which typically falls on a Saturday during or just before Navratri.
Where to Celebrate: Melbourne
The city’s Indian community events run from the western suburbs (Altona North, Werribee, Truganina, Point Cook) to the south-east (Knox, Dandenong, Clayton, Glen Waverley) and into the north (Epping, Thomastown, Craigieburn).
Confirmed Melbourne Venues for Navratri 2026
- Westgate Indoor Sports Complex, 61-69 Dohertys Road, Altona North VIC 3025: Hosts major Garba nights with artists such as Jaysinh Gadhavi and Kirtidan Gadhvi. The Altona North corridor serves Melbourne’s large Gujarati western-suburbs population.
- Knox Regional Netball Centre: The Gujarati Association of Victoria runs its Navratri Garba and Dandiya night here. Doors open at 7 pm, dancing starts 7:30 pm. Tickets from AUD 20.
- Gloria Pyke Netball Complex, Dandenong: Hosted by Vaishnav Sangh of Melbourne. Doors at 6 pm, starts 6:30 pm.
- Event Central, Caribbean Park, Scoresby: Features live performances by Gujarati folk artists including Geeta Rabari.
- Marriott Waters Reserve, Lyndhurst: Community Garba and Dandiya Raas, doors from 6:30 pm, dancing 7-11 pm. Tickets from AUD 5 one of the more affordable options in Melbourne.
- Greensborough (Northern Gujarati Association of Melbourne): The Northern Gujarati Association of Melbourne runs an annual Navratri night in Greensborough, with live music, food, and free parking. Open to all.
Two Formats to Know
Melbourne’s Navratri scene splits into two clear types.
Arena-scale nights at Westgate or Knox feature big live artists, longer hours, strict entry cut-off times, and larger parking lots that still fill up fast. Arrive before doors open if possible; the first 30 to 45 minutes after gates open tend to see the longest queues at larger events.
Community hall nights at venues like Greensborough are smaller, family-heavy, and more relaxed on timing. Tickets for these events are usually $5–$20, and parking tends to be more available than at the arena-scale nights.
Where to Celebrate: Brisbane
Eagles Sports Complex, Mansfield
The Eagles Sports Complex in Mansfield (109 Weedon Street West, Mansfield QLD 4122) is the venue for Brisbane Garba events hosted by promoters such as Prime Ticket.
Navratri 2026 events in Brisbane featuring artists such as Aditya Gadhvi and Geeta Rabari are planned.
Gujarati Community of Queensland
The Gujarati Community of Queensland (GCQ) organises community events that are open to members and non-members, with discounted tickets for GCQ members.
How to Buy Tickets
Most events in Australia sell tickets through these platforms:
- Humanitix used by many Sydney events, with booking fees disclosed upfront
- TryBooking popular for Melbourne and Adelaide events
- Eventbrite used by some organisers across all cities
- Tickets99 used for some Brisbane and Sydney events
For community events organised by associations like GCQ or the Gujarati Association of Victoria, membership sometimes gets you a discounted ticket. Check the association websites directly.
Ticket prices generally range from AUD 5 (small community events) to AUD 60-80+ (major arena shows with headline artists). Children under 10 and senior citizens often get free or discounted entry at community-organised events.
