INDO-CANADIAN COUNCIL FOR ARTS & CULTURE

PRESENTS

2026DiwaliON PARLIAMENT HILL

FREE EVENT · REGISTRATION REQUIREDCULTURE · MUSIC · DANCE · CUISINE

HOSTED BY

Todd Doherty, MP

DATE & TIME

Wednesday, November 18, 20266:00 PM onwards

VENUE

Sir John A. Macdonald HallParliament Hill, Ottawa

GUESTS

600+ expectedFree admission

Free Registration

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Admission is free, but because this is an event on Parliament Hill, every guest must be registered in advance.

Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Sir John A. Macdonald Hall, 144 Wellington Street
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Wednesday, November 18, 2026 · 6:00 PM
Sir John A. Macdonald Hall, 144 Wellington Street, Ottawa

About the Event

A Parliamentary celebration of Diwali

2026 Diwali on Parliament Hill is hosted by Todd Doherty, Member of Parliament, and presented by the Indo-Canadian Council for Arts & Culture (ICAC). Held in Sir John A. Macdonald Hall in the heart of the Parliamentary Precinct, the evening brings together parliamentarians, diplomats, community leaders and guests from across the National Capital Region.

Diwali celebrates the victory of light over darkness and of knowledge over ignorance. The evening marks it in the nation's capital with traditional and contemporary music and dance, the lighting of diyas, and a taste of India's cuisine — and recognizes the contributions of Indo-Canadians to the life of our country.

Admission is free. Because this is an event on Parliament Hill, advance registration is required — please register above.

Culture

Diya lighting and Diwali traditions shared with all Canadians.

Music

Performances by local and visiting artists.

Dance

Classical and folk dance from across India.

Cuisine

A taste of India's festive flavours.

Venue & Directions

Sir John A. Macdonald Hall

Located in the Sir John A. Macdonald Building on Wellington Street, directly across from Parliament Hill.

Sir John A. Macdonald Building

144 Wellington Street, Ottawa, ON K1P 5B9

🛡️Register in advanceFor security reasons, entry is for registered guests only. Please arrive early to allow time for security screening at the entrance.
🚆By O-TrainLine 1 to Parliament Station, then a short walk north to Wellington Street.
🚗By carStreet parking near Parliament Hill is limited; paid public parking is available in downtown lots nearby.
♿AccessibilityIf you have accessibility needs, please let us know when you register.