{"id":496522,"date":"2025-10-13T16:03:17","date_gmt":"2025-10-13T16:03:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/496522\/"},"modified":"2025-10-13T16:03:17","modified_gmt":"2025-10-13T16:03:17","slug":"is-diwali-londons-most-glamorous-night-of-the-year","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/496522\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Diwali London’s most glamorous night of the year?"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I\u2019m unashamedly biased when I say Diwali is the most exciting time of the year. Falling sometime between October and November, it arrives just when we need it most, as summer tans fade, coats come out, and social calendars start to thin.<\/p>\n

The Hindu festival adds a much-needed injection of colour and light into this time of the year, and this month is littered with parties happening all over the city. Ticketed galas, celebrity-hosted dinners, and brand-backed soir\u00e9es now dominate the scene. Regardless of whether you\u2019re Hindu or not, these chic Diwali parties are the place to be, as they draw in stylish global crowds, offer networking opportunities and boast some of the best fashion.<\/p>\n

Instagram feeds are currently lit up with pictures from last week\u2019s Cartier party and New York\u2019s \u2018All That Glitters\u2019 Diwali ball, where the likes of Priyanka Chopra Jonas, Gurinder Chadha, Nora Fatehi and more of the global South Asian elite gathered to celebrate the occasion. <\/p>\n

As a British-Indian from London, Diwali has increasingly become the busiest period in my calendar. Growing up, there were always lively house parties, but it\u2019s always been the high-end Diwali parties that have caught my interest. These events are often held at luxury hotels, and they boast the finest Indian foods from top chefs, free flowing Champagne and plenty of glamour. Five-star hotels such as The Dorchester, Biltmore Hotel and The Savoy are just a few high-profile venues that have hosted Diwali parties in the past.<\/p>\n

This year Diwali falls on October 20, but the five-day festivities surrounding it have turned into a whole month of celebrations. As a Diwali party veteran, it\u2019s inspiring to see this cool new wave of parties highlighting the rise of appreciation for South Asian culture here in the UK. And why not? It\u2019s essentially Christmas on crack. Just with a lot more gold and diamonds. It\u2019s time more people got in on the action. <\/p>\n

We\u2019ve seen increased interest in South Asian wear during this time with all the top stylists booked out, and fashion rental apps like By Rotation and The Borrowed increasing their South Asian stock. By Rotation reported a 60 per cent increase in searches for lehengas and traditional Indian clothing. As a result, they\u2019ve even teamed up with South Asian boutique Amrika to offer guests the opportunity to loan out the best luxury cultural clothing from handpicked designers.<\/p>\n

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Model Neelam Gill at this year’s Cartier Diwali party<\/p>\n

Cartier<\/p>\n

Cartier\u2019s Diwali bash with Conde Nast Traveller last year was the talk of the town. Guests included celebrities, members of high society, top chefs and influencers. Reflecting on the event, editor-in-chief Divia Thani told us, \u201cIt’s always the best-dressed party of the year, with everyone showcasing South Asian designers and exquisite jewellery. Diwali is joyous and sacred at the same time.\u201d<\/p>\n

After attending, I felt inspired to host my own party. Growing up, I\u2019d throw an annual Diwali celebration in my house where I could celebrate my culture with all my friends and family. People dressed up for the occasion, my mum would cook an Indian feast and we\u2019d drink and dance way into the early hours of the morning. The next day was often followed by a full English breakfast. As British-Indians, the fusion of the two cultures is a beautiful thing, and it\u2019s something that has moulded me today. This year, I wanted to combine the energy of a chaotic house party in a luxury setting to reflect how I celebrate Diwali. <\/p>\n

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Flute at Broadwick Soho<\/p>\n

Broadwick Soho<\/p>\n

This year, my good friend Aisha and I are hosting our own Diwali party at Broadwick Soho\u2019s terrace bar, Flute \u2014 a space that perfectly mirrors the festival\u2019s maximalist spirit. We\u2019ve pulled together a dream team with music by legend DJ Ritu, Mera Bhai and Ramnik Tatla; food from London\u2019s hottest desi pub, The Tamil Prince; drinks by Desi Daru; and gifting from Indian-owned perfume brand D.S. & Durga. It felt important to collaborate with South Asian talent for this party, and the result is a celebration of creativity, culture and community.<\/p>\n

The festival of Diwali isn\u2019t exclusively celebrated by Hindus. Jains and Sikhs also celebrate it, each commemorating different celebrations for their gods. Regardless of religion, it\u2019s a great opportunity to get together and celebrate with good food and music. <\/p>\n

Because at its core, Diwali isn\u2019t just about religion. It\u2019s about joy, togetherness and the power of light over darkness \u2014 something the world could use a little more of right now. And if your Instagram feed isn\u2019t already glowing with sequins and sparklers, it\u2019s only a matter of time. Here are five of the hottest Diwali parties lighting up London this season.<\/p>\n

Five of the hottest Diwali parties to attend this season<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rahul Mishra\u2019s Diwali party at The Dorchester<\/p>\n

Couture king Rahul Mishra is hosting an all out Diwali party at The Dorechester, and the guestlist is packed with famous faces such as Priyanka Chopra Jonas and other A-listers. Expect hand-embroidered couture, ridiculously long trains and Gracie T and Almass Badat on the decks. <\/p>\n

Cartier x Cond\u00e9 Nast Traveller <\/p>\n

It\u2019s back for another year at The Dorchester, and rumour has is that it\u2019ll be even more star-studded than ever. The dress code this year is shimmer, shine and sparkle. Last year guests received a Cartier stationery card set. What will be in the goodie bags this year?<\/p>\n

Luxury perfume house Creed have teamed up with South Asian Beauty Collective to put on an invite-only evening championing the trailblazers in beauty, retail and fashion at London\u2019s Ambassador\u2019s Clubhouse restaurant. Guests will enjoy highlights from the restaurant\u2019s lavish Diwali menu.<\/p>\n

Dishoom is putting on a night of sensory South Asian storytelling and entertainment. The event is being curated by Ryan Lanji, will be co-hosted by actors Nikkita Chadha and Jason Patel. Festivities start with a delicious meal before live music from Baluji Shrivastav OBE, Renao and Raghav. <\/p>\n

Hailed as \u2018London\u2019s Met Gala\u2019, this is party on everyone\u2019s lips right now. It isn\u2019t strictly a Diwali party, but it falls firmly within the festive period. A handful of powerful Indian names have been involved such as Sabyasaatchi Mukherjee, Sonam Kapoor and Isha Ambani to name a few. The theme is India, and it falls two days before Diwali, so it\u2019ll be no surprise that there\u2019ll be plenty of fabulous South Asian fashion on the night. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"I\u2019m unashamedly biased when I say Diwali is the most exciting time of the year. Falling sometime between…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":496523,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7757],"tags":[748,156773,393,4884,257,87360,16,15],"class_list":{"0":"post-496522","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-london","8":"tag-britain","9":"tag-diwali","10":"tag-england","11":"tag-great-britain","12":"tag-london","13":"tag-priyanka-chopra","14":"tag-uk","15":"tag-united-kingdom"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@uk\/115367707356794961","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/496522","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=496522"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/496522\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/496523"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=496522"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=496522"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=496522"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}