Diwali in Charlotte 2026: events and deals
Temple pujas, Diwali celebrations, festive nights and shopping expos, then the Diwali sales, sweet boxes, Dhanteras gold and silver and catering from local businesses. Every listing is checked on the organizer's or business's own page.
Diwali celebrations, pujas and nights out near Charlotte
- Sun, Oct 25 · 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM
Diwali Evening: Becoming a Living Light (Brahma Kumaris)
Brahma Kumaris Charlotte, 8145 Ardrey Kell Rd, Charlotte, NC 28277
- Fri, Oct 30 · 7 PM to 10 PM
Diwali and Dussehra Karaoke Night at Utsav Happy Times
Utsav Happy Times, 5533 Westpark Dr, Charlotte, NC 28217
- Sun, Nov 1 · 12 PM to 7 PM
DesiFusion Expo Diwali Dhamaka Sale, Concord
Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte/Concord, 7831 Gateway Ln NW, Concord, NC 28027
- Sun, Nov 1 · 4:30 PM to 9 PM
Kids Diwali Celebration at BAPS Charlotte
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, 4100 Margaret Wallace Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
- Sat, Nov 7
Deepavali – Sri Mahalakshmi Puja at Trimurti Temple
Trimurti Temple Devasthanam, 6441 Beatties Ford Road, Charlotte, NC 28216
- Sun, Nov 8 · 5 PM to 8 PM
Diwali and Chopda Pujan at BAPS Charlotte
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, 4100 Margaret Wallace Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
- Tue, Nov 10
Annakut Darshan at BAPS Charlotte
BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir, 4100 Margaret Wallace Rd, Matthews, NC 28105
- Sat, Nov 14 · 9 PM
Kurta Saree Diwali Party with DJ Dharak
ANTHM Nightclub & Lounge, 950 NC Music Factory Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28206
Dates, venues and entry are from each organizer's own page or Eventbrite listing. Running a Diwali mela or celebration? .
This year's Diwali offers, ending soonest first
- Grocery & sweetsEnds Oct 25
2nd anniversary mega sale, Oct 23 to 25
Triveni Supermarket (Concord) · Concord + Kannapolis
Three days of savings on rice, dals, spices, fresh vegetables and more, right in the Diwali shopping window.
Checked Oct 22 on the business's own page.
- Shopping & giftsEnds Nov 1
Diwali shopping expo in Concord, Sun Nov 1
DesiFusion Expo · Concord + Kannapolis
Gold and diamond jewelry, festive and designer wear, fashion jewelry, gifts and food stalls under one roof. Sunday, November 1, noon to 7 PM, Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte/Concord, 7831 Gateway Ln NW. Free entry.
Checked Oct 22 on the business's own page.
- Grocery & sweetsEnds Nov 1
Diwali grocery sale to Nov 1
Patel Brothers (Pineville) · Steele Creek + Southwest
Same Diwali sale as the University City store at 10701 Centrum Pkwy: dals, rice, oils, spices, tea, dry fruits, frozen naan and Indian sweets at festive prices.
Selected items, while supplies last.
Checked Oct 22 on the business's own page.
- Grocery & sweetsEnds Nov 1
Diwali grocery sale to Nov 1
Patel Brothers (University City) · University City + North Charlotte
Festive prices on dals, basmati rice, cooking oils, spices, tea, dry fruits and sweets. The flyer lists Swad paneer at $3.99, Bikano motichoor laddu at $2.99, and rasmalai and gulab jamun from $5.99.
Selected items, while supplies last.
Checked Oct 22 on the business's own page.
- Restaurants & cateringOrders for Diwali
Diwali catering, sweets and snack orders open
Anjappar Chettinad (Pineville) · Steele Creek + Southwest
Veg and non-veg Diwali catering (biryanis, Chettinad curries, appetizers), Diwali sweets and savory snacks. Custom menus and bulk orders for family gatherings and office parties. Pre-order by phone.
Checked Oct 22 on the business's own page.
- Shopping & giftsThrough Diwali
Silver coins for festive gifting, 10 g and 20 g
Triveni Supermarket (Concord) · Concord + Kannapolis
Silver coins in 10 gram and 20 gram sizes, in store now for Dhanteras and Diwali gifting. Call for today's price.
Checked Oct 22 on the business's own page.
- Restaurants & cateringEnds Jan 16
20% off the food bill for Diwali and the festive season
Happy Times at Utsav · Steele Creek + Southwest
Flat 20% off your total bill at the bar and restaurant inside Utsav, 5533 Westpark Dr, for Diwali, Dussehra and Thanksgiving get-togethers. Coupon good until January 16, 2027.
Drinks excluded. Conditions set by the restaurant apply.
Checked Oct 22 on the business's own page.
Sweets and snacks: order before the rush
Mithai trays and snack boxes sell out in the last week before Diwali. Each shop sets its own order cut-off, so call a few days ahead and ask for the pickup date.
Dhanteras is Friday, November 6
Buying gold, silver or a new steel vessel on Dhanteras is a tradition for many families. The coin, silver and jewelry offers we have confirmed around Charlotte are listed here.
Where to buy diyas in Charlotte
Clay diyas, wicks, rangoli colours, puja items and dry-fruit gift boxes come from the Indian grocers on University City Blvd and in Pineville, Concord, Waxhaw and Fort Mill. Stock is fullest in the two weeks before Diwali.
Diwali in Charlotte: quick answers
When is Diwali 2026 in Charlotte?
Diwali (Lakshmi Puja) is Sunday, November 8, 2026. Dhanteras is Friday, November 6, Choti Diwali Saturday, November 7, Govardhan Puja Monday, November 9 and Bhai Dooj Tuesday, November 10. Lakshmi Puja in Charlotte is on the Sunday evening, about 5:23pm to 7:47pm Eastern.
Which Indian grocery stores have a Diwali sale in Charlotte?
The grocery Diwali sales we have confirmed are listed on this page with their end dates, ending soonest first. Most run for two to three weeks before Diwali and end on or before November 8.
When should I order a Diwali sweets box?
Each shop sets its own cut-off, and where a shop has given one it is shown on its offer. Trays and snack boxes go fastest in the final week, so ordering a week ahead, by about November 1, avoids most sell-outs. Call the shop to confirm the pickup date.
Where can I buy diyas and rangoli colours in Charlotte?
Clay diyas, wicks, rangoli colours and puja items are stocked by the Indian grocers on University City Blvd and in Pineville, Concord, Waxhaw and Fort Mill, mostly in the two weeks before Diwali. Our Indian grocery stores guide lists them by area.
Is there a Dhanteras gold or silver offer in Charlotte?
Dhanteras is Friday, November 6, 2026. The coin, silver and jewelry offers we have confirmed are on this page under Gold and silver. Ask the jeweler about purity marks and the buyback policy before you buy.
What Diwali events are on in Charlotte in 2026?
Brahma Kumaris Charlotte has a free Diwali evening on Sunday, October 25. Utsav Happy Times has a free festive karaoke night on Friday, October 30. BAPS in Matthews holds a Kids Diwali Celebration on Sunday, November 1 and Diwali and Chopda Pujan on Sunday, November 8, with Annakut on November 10. Trimurti Temple lists Deepavali Sri Mahalakshmi Puja on Saturday, November 7. The DesiFusion Expo Diwali shopping sale is in Concord on Sunday, November 1, and a ticketed Kurta Saree Diwali Party (21+) is at ANTHM on Saturday, November 14. Each one links to its organizer.
Is there a Diwali mela in Charlotte this year?
The Hindu Center of Charlotte held Diwali melas in past years, but had not posted a 2026 date when we checked on October 22, 2026. The closest thing announced so far is the free DesiFusion Expo Diwali shopping sale at the Hilton Garden Inn Charlotte/Concord on Sunday, November 1, noon to 7 PM. New events are added here as organizers announce them.
How do I list my shop’s Diwali offer?
Use the Send your Diwali offer button on this page. Listing is free. We confirm the offer with the business before it goes up and take it down when it ends.
Own a shop? Send your Diwali offer free
A Diwali sale, a sweet box with an order date, a Dhanteras coin offer, a catering menu. Send it once and it shows here, on the deals page and on the homepage until Diwali. No cost and no sign-up.