Atomium hosts Brussels Diwali Festival from 24 to 25 October
Published on 10/11/2026 at 05:18 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSKey points in brief
- The Brussels Diwali Festival takes place on 24 and 25 October 2026 on the Atomium esplanade in Brussels.
- The festival runs from 12pm to 11pm and includes classical and Bollywood performances, workshops and fireworks.
- The Atomium was designed for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair and stands 102 metres high with nine spheres.
- The festival is organised by Art India ASBL with support from the City of Brussels and the Embassy of India.
Atomium hosts the Brussels Diwali Festival on 24 and 25 October 2026 at its esplanade in Brussels. The tenth edition brings two days of Indian dance, music, workshops and fireworks to Belgium's capital.
Brussels Diwali Festival comes to Atomium on 24 October
The festival runs on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 October 2026 from 12pm to 11pm. Visit Brussels lists the Atomium esplanade as the venue and gives Culture United as the theme for the 2026 edition.
The programme includes classical dance, Hindustani and Carnatic music, folk forms and Bollywood. It also includes the Brides of India fashion show, Maha Aarti, a temple on site, workshops in dance, rangoli and mehndi, and a food village presenting regional Indian cuisines. Brussels Diwali Festival programme
How the festival uses Brussels landmark setting
The event is organised by Art India ASBL with support from the City of Brussels and the Embassy of India. Each evening is scheduled to end with fireworks, placing the festival's light theme beside the illuminated structure.
The Atomium was created for the 1958 Brussels World's Fair by engineer André Waterkeyn. Its nine spheres represent an iron crystal enlarged 165 billion times, while the structure's height reaches 102 metres. Atomium history and structure
The monument was renovated between 2004 and 2006 and now functions as a visitor attraction and cultural venue. Its geometry gives the October programme a specific setting: the festival takes place on the esplanade, while the public building contains exhibitions and a panorama.
Visiting Atomium: what travellers from Western Europe should know
- The Brussels Diwali Festival takes place on 24 and 25 October 2026 on the Atomium esplanade, from 12pm to 11pm.
- The public programme includes dance, music, workshops, Maha Aarti, a temple, a food village and fireworks. The festival is described as fully cashless.
- The venue is at Place de l'Atomium 1 in Brussels. STIB-MIVB metro line 6 serves Heysel station, with the Atomium access page listing the station for visits.
- The monument's visit includes stairs and escalators between exhibition levels, while the panorama is reached by lift. The structure has nine spheres and 20 connecting tubes. Atomium visitor figures
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Frequently asked questions about Atomium
When does the Brussels Diwali Festival take place at Atomium?
The festival takes place on 24 and 25 October 2026 on the Atomium esplanade, from 12pm to 11pm.
What is happening at Atomium during the festival?
The programme includes Indian music and dance, Bollywood, workshops, Maha Aarti, a temple, a food village and fireworks.
Where is Atomium and how do you get there?
Atomium is at Place de l'Atomium 1 in Brussels. Heysel station on STIB-MIVB metro line 6 is listed as an access point.
