THE City of Delta is bringung back its celebration of Diwali and Bandi Chhor Divas with DIYAfest on Saturday, November 7, at North Delta Recreation Centre.
After the success of last year’s inaugural event, the 2026 festival brings an expanded entertainment lineup, exciting food offerings, and all-ages fun from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m. The brightest addition includes a full-sized illuminated Ferris Wheel to help take this year’s event to new heights.
”DIYAfest was a welcome, vibrant addition to the City’s event line-up in 2025,” said Josh Turner, General Manager of Delta Parks, Recreation and Culture. “This year’s version will build on that success, bringing together Deltans of all backgrounds as we celebrate South Asian culture through fantastic entertainment, engaging activities and community connection.”
Along with the Ferris Wheel, DIYAfest includes a dynamic artisan market and a stacked lineup with a variety of South Asian dance groups, including, the Royal Academy of Punjab, SFU Bhangra, SHIAMAK Vancouver Bollywood Dance, and many more. The evening will feature music from DJ Andy and a performance from acclaimed Punjabi folk singer and multi-instrumentalist Vijay Yalma, as well as performances by Avleen Chhabra and a headlining set of crowd-pleasing hits from Bollywood Rocks.
The event–including Ferris Wheel rides–is free to the public. A free shuttle service from Sungod Recreation Centre will also be available from 3 – 9 p.m. to supplement onsite and street parking. Attendees are invited to learn more and reserve their spot on the Ferris Wheel in advance at delta.ca/DIYAfest.
