🪔   10th Anniversary · 2026

A Decade of Light —
Ten Years of Bringing
Austin Together

Celebrating 2016 – 2026

What started as a small community gathering of 1,000 people in 2016 has grown into Central Texas's largest Diwali celebration — drawing 15,000+ people from every background, culture, and corner of the Austin area. Ten years of light, music, dance, food, and community. Ten years of keeping it free for every family. Ten years of proving that joy is best when it's shared.

10 Years Strong
15K+ Attendees
700+ Performers
100+ Vendors
Free Always & Forever
The Festival of Lights

Celebrate Diwali in
Round Rock

Diwali is the celebration of light over darkness, knowledge over ignorance, and good over evil. At Round Rock Diwali Festival, we bring this timeless magic to life as a free, joyful celebration for every family in Central Texas.

Join us for street lights, savory Indian food, live music and dance, beautiful Rangoli sand art, a Bollywood fashion show, kids' art & craft workshops, and free Bollywood dance lessons — all at the gorgeous Centennial Plaza.

📍 Centennial Plaza — 301 W. Bagdad Ave, Round Rock, TX 78664

🎪 10,000+ Attendees 🎭 60+ Live Performances 🆓 Free Entry & Parking 👨‍👩‍👧 Fun Festival for Family 🏆 Since 2016 🐕 Pets Welcome Too
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Join the Celebration

Performers on stage

Performers

Classical dance, folk, Bollywood — kids & adults welcome

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India Bazaar vendors

Vendors

The MEGA India Bazaar — showcase to 15,000+ shoppers

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Festival sponsors

Sponsors

Support the community & promote to a vibrant audience

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Festival volunteers

Volunteers

Join the RR Diwali family — make friends, learn skills

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Rangoli competition

Rangoli

Traditional sand art competition — open to all ages, prizes to win

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Kids painting competition

Painting

Kids competition — 20+ prizes across age groups

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Bollywood fashion show

Fashion Show

Austin's most recognized Bollywood fashion show by Taj Fashion

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Community award

Community Award

Nominate someone making a difference in Austin

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Program Lineup

Tentative Schedule 2026

Stage managed by: Padmaja Srikaram, Tejal Shah & Nupur Sharma. All timings subject to change without notice.

2:00 PM

Gates Open — Festival Begins

India Bazaar, food stalls, Henna, kids' activities all open

2:00–
9:00 PM

Live Performances — 60+ Acts, 700+ Performers

Bharatanatyam, Bhangra, Kathak, Goan, Garba, Kalbelia, Bollywood & more. Entry Form

4:30–
6:30 PM

Rangoli (Sand Art) Competition

Compete in traditional Rangoli & Kolam art with prizes. Entry Form

6:50–
7:15 PM

✨ Diya Lighting Ceremony

Ceremonial lighting by the Honorable Mayor of Round Rock

7:15 PM

Prize Distribution

Winners announced for Rangoli, Painting, Community Award & more

7:20–
7:40 PM

✨ Bollywood Fashion Show

Austin's most recognized fashion show — presented by Taj Fashion, choreographed by Astha from Junoon Dance. Audition Form

7:40–
9:00 PM

Live Performances Continue

Including a free Bollywood dance workshop by Dance Up Austin

9:15–
10:00 PM

✨ Open Dance Floor

Dance the night away — Bollywood DJ Rahul keeps the floor alive till closing

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Sponsors & Supporters

The festival has grown from 1,000 to 10,000+ attendees — what has never changed is our commitment to keeping it free for the community. Your sponsorship puts your brand in front of a large, diverse, and engaged audience.
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Round Rock Diwali Festival

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You can also text us at 737-277-0334

Organized by Ram Agrawal & Friends · Presented in partnership with Taj Fashion and City of Round Rock