India Association of Oklahoma presents
Diwali Night 2026
Oklahoma's premier Festival of Lights celebration
Saturday, November 14, 2026
OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater
7777 S May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73159
Join us for an evening of vibrant music, classical and folk dance showcases, and an authentic festive dinner. Diwali Night is a cultural event for families, hosted by the India Association of Oklahoma (IAOK), and an opportunity to celebrate the triumph of light over darkness with friends, family, and the wider Oklahoma community.
Come early, enjoy refreshments, catch up with friends, and settle in for an evening of colorful performances by our community's talented artists, followed by dinner together.
The evening of November 14
| 4:00 – 4:45 PM |
Refreshments
Light snacks and tea while you arrive, check in, and find your seats. |
| 5:00 – 8:00 PM |
Diwali Program
Music, classical and folk dance showcases, and cultural performances by community artists. |
| 8:00 – 9:00 PM |
Festive Dinner
An authentic Indian festive dinner, served in batches (see Good to know). |
Venue
OCCC Visual and Performing Arts Center Theater
7777 S May Ave, Oklahoma City, OK 73159
Admission
Registration is free for current IAOK members. Non-members are warmly welcome and can register below.
| Who |
Cost |
IAOK members
Individual, Student, and Family members |
Free |
Immediate family of a Family member
Spouse, children, and visiting parents |
Free |
Guests age 11 and over
Added by a member, or registered individually |
$25 per person |
| Non-members |
$25 per person |
Student non-members
Valid student ID required at the Front Desk |
$15 |
| Kids 10 and under |
Free |
Invited guests of IAOK
Please use the registration link sent with your invitation |
Free |
Not a member yet? Join at iaok.org/become-a-member to attend this and other IAOK events throughout the year.
How to register
Choose your registration type, then complete the form. Please count guests excluding yourself.
- Kids 10 and under: enter the number attending with you in Number of Kids 10 and Under, or 0 if none.
- Immediate family (IAOK FAMILY MEMBERS ONLY): in Number of Immediate Family Members, enter how many immediate family members are attending with you (spouse, children age 11 and over, and visiting parents). Do not count yourself or kids 10 and under. Registrants of any other type should leave this field blank.
- Guests age 11 and over: select the number in the Guests Registration section. Guests may also register on their own as non-members.
Good to know
Dinner is served in batches. Due to limited space, dinner will be served in this order: senior citizens, families with kids 7 years or younger, then first come, first served. IAOK will hand out different colored wristbands to keep the line moving smoothly.
Arrive early. Check-in opens with refreshments at 4:00 PM, and the program begins promptly at 5:00 PM.
Student ID. Students registering at the student rate must show a valid student ID at the Front Desk for entry.
Performing at IAOK events. Only current IAOK members, or minor dependents of current members, may perform at IAOK events such as Diwali Night.
Dress. Festive Indian attire is encouraged, and always appreciated.
We look forward to celebrating with you.
Happy Diwali from the India Association of Oklahoma
Note: IAOK and its office bearers will not be liable for any injury or loss suffered by any person during any IAOK event.
