Dishoom presents Diwali

Please note our first release of tickets have now sold out.
We will release more tickets nearer the event. Please follow us on Instagram for more updates and release dates. 

In the days and weeks before Diwali, the excitement and gaiety flickers through Bombay like electricity. It is with that same sense of excitement that we announce we can once again bring friends and family together for a first-class partee. With almost two years since our last get-together, it brings unsurpassed joy to be able to finally share the particulars of our 2021 Diwali celebrations

Diwali represents so many of the things that are important to Dishoom. The festival of light brings people together in celebration, regardless of wealth or status, of race, background or beliefs. In that spirit, we hope you will join us for a wonderful daytime-nighttime party to celebrate.

THE EVENT

On Thursday 28th October, Dishoom will mark this joyous festival of light with an all-day event fuelled by finest vegetarian fare, featuring a wonderful line-up of South Asian talent brought together by dearest friend, Sweety Kapoor.

DAYTIME WORKSHOPS 12pm - 4pm

By day, enjoy family-friendly workshops relaying the magical story of Diwali and designed for children of all ages to enjoy. Dancers from Madhuriya will teach children the basics of Indian dance, whilst spellbinding (and world-famous!) storyteller Vayu Naidu will regale adults and children alike with the captivating story of Rama, Sita and Hanuman. 

Tickets to the fun-packed family day are £5 for adults and £3 for kids (under 2s are free). Or, should you wish, simply drop in for a bite to eat or drink. 

EVENING PARTY  6pm - 11pm 

As the sun sets, the evening's festivities shall commence. You are invited to enjoy a night full-to-the-brim with top-class creativity and celebration. Our dear friend (and renowned creative producer, curator and programmer!) Sweety Kapoor has curated an eclectic evening of live music, DJ sets and spoken word from the UK's leading South asian artists. With Dj sets by Bobby Friction, Reju Against The Machine & DJ Manara. Expect The Grewel Twins, Ms. Mohammed, DJ Manara, and Zia Ahmed amongst many others. With each act designing a bespoke piece especially for the event. 

Please note, due to the nature of the venue, the evening event is open to those over 18 only. 

Evening party tickets cost £12 per person 
include entrance, entertainment, activities, complimentary free-flowing chai and Mithai. 

Food will be available to purchase throughout the evening. Pick from our special Diwali menu from Dishoom and tasty dosa from the fantastic Dosa Deli, who are rolling in especially for the occasion. Kindly note:– Should you wish to enjoy food and drink from our vendors, cashless payment will be requested.

We very much hope to see as many of you as possible to celebrate this joyous occasion together, it will be a truly magical day filled with laughter, colour and light. As ever, all are welcome. 

A Note on Covid Safety

To ensure the safety of all attendees, we ask that all ticket holders, over the age of 16, provide one of the following upon arrival at the event

Proof of a negative Lateral Flow Test (taken within 48 hours of the event date) before your arrival at the entrance gates uploaded to the NHS Covid Pass app. Lateral Flow Tests will NOT be available at the event. Please order these well in advance: << Please order your Lateral Flow Tests well in advance here >>

Proof of full vaccination, having received both doses of the vaccine (with the second dose being received at least 14 days before the date of the event).

Proof of natural immunity following a positive PCR test (providing it has been at least 10 days since your PCR test and up to 180 days after taking the test).

Face masks are not compulsory, but guests are welcome to wear one if they wish.

Kindly note proof of vaccination and negative lateral flow tests must be logged in the NHS Covid Pass app (this is different to the NHS Covid-19 Track & Trace application)