Diwali Dinner & Dance 2026 in Wembley: Dates, Tickets, Menu and What to Expect
Diwali falls on Sunday 8 November this year, and the wider festival runs from 6 to 10 November. Most people don’t celebrate it in one night, which is exactly why we’ve spread our Diwali Dinner & Dance across seven evenings, from 30 October to 15 November, at The Clay Oven in Wembley. farmersalmanac
Each night is built the same way: a proper festive buffet, a live dhol, a DJ, dancers, and a room full of people dressed up and in a good mood. This guide covers everything you need before you book: the dates, the prices, the menu, and which night suits which kind of group.
Diwali Dinner & Dance 2026: Dates and Ticket Prices
| Date | Entertainment | Price per person |
|---|---|---|
| Friday 30 October | DJ, Dancers, Dhol Players | £35.00 |
| Saturday 31 October | DJ, Dancers, Dhol Players | £40.00 |
| Sunday 1 November | DJ, Bollywood Dancers | £27.50 |
| Friday 6 November | DJ, Dancers, Dhol Players | £35.00 |
| Saturday 7 November | DJ, Dancers, Live Singers, Dhol Players | £40.00 |
| Friday 13 November | DJ, Dancers, Dhol Players | £35.00 |
| Sunday 15 November | DJ, Dancers | £27.50 |
Doors open at 6.00pm, and the evening runs until 11.00pm. Your ticket covers the full buffet and the entertainment.
Which Night Should You Choose?
The food is the same on every date, so the choice comes down to atmosphere and budget.
For the biggest night: Saturday 7 November is the only date with live singers on top of the DJ, dancers and dhol players. It also falls the night before Diwali itself, which gives it a particular buzz.
For a classic night out: The Fridays (30 October, 6 November and 13 November) and Saturday 31 October all have the DJ, dancers and dhol combination. The Fridays are the easier choice if you’d rather not give up a weekend night, and the Saturday is the busiest.
For something more relaxed: The Sundays (1 and 15 November) are the lowest-priced tickets at £27.50. Sunday 1 November features Bollywood dancers, and 15 November is a DJ and dancers evening. Good for families, mixed-age groups and anyone who wants a full dinner and a dance without a late finish to the weekend.
What’s on the Menu
The Diwali buffet is the same on every date.
Pre-Starters
Samosa Chaat · Chilli Garlic Mogo
Starters
Murg Malai Tikka · Seekh Kebab · Palak Patta Chaat · Chilli Paneer with Lettuce · Hara Bhara Kebab
Served with green and hot mango chutney, sweet mango chutney and pickles
Main Course
Desi Chicken Curry · Lamb Rogan Josh · Karahi Paneer · Jeera Aloo · Dal Bukhara
Pilau Rice · Naan or Stuffed Paratha · Raita and Salad
Dessert
Kulfi · Gajar Ka Halwa
It’s a generous spread with plenty of range. There are several vegetarian dishes alongside the chicken, lamb and kebabs, and you’d eat well on either side of the menu. If anyone in your group has allergies or specific dietary needs, mention it when you book so the team can advise you properly.
What the Evening Feels Like
Doors open at 6pm, and the room fills gradually as friends and families arrive. The food comes in stages rather than all at once, so there’s no single rush to the buffet. Meanwhile the entertainment builds: the DJ sets the tone, the dancers take the floor, and on the nights with dhol players, the room tends to change as soon as the drums start.
It’s an evening where eating and dancing overlap, and people drift between the two as they please. By the end of the night most tables are half empty because everyone’s on the dance floor.
Why Celebrate Diwali Out Rather Than at Home?
Plenty of families will still mark the day itself at home, with diyas, prayers and sweets, and that’s how it should be. But a bigger gathering is hard to host. Feeding a large group, entertaining everyone and clearing up afterwards takes the fun out of it for whoever’s in charge.
Diwali Dinner & Dance takes all of that off your hands. You show up, the food is ready, the music is playing, and you get to celebrate with everyone else. It also suits groups that don’t usually fit in one living room: extended family, friends, colleagues and neighbours.
The food comes from the same kitchen that has catered weddings and events across London for over forty years, which is why we’re comfortable putting a full buffet in front of a room of this size.
A Short Note on Diwali
Diwali is the festival of lights, marking the triumph of light over darkness. It’s celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains, with different traditions and stories behind it in each community. For Hindus it centres on worshipping Lakshmi, the goddess of prosperity, on the main day. Sikhs mark the same date as Bandi Chhor Divas, which commemorates the release of Guru Hargobind from imprisonment in the Gwalior Fort. Wikipedia
However your family marks it, the heart of the festival is the same: gathering, sharing food and celebrating together.
Booking Tips
- Book early for Fridays and Saturdays. Saturday 31 October and Saturday 7 November are the most popular dates.
- Booking as a group? Call the team on 020 8903 8800 and they’ll help with seating.
- Pick your date by entertainment. If dhol is a must, avoid the Sundays. If live singers matter, it’s the 7th.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is Diwali in 2026?
Diwali falls on Sunday 8 November 2026.
When is Diwali Dinner & Dance at The Clay Oven?
Seven evenings: 30 and 31 October, 1, 6, 7, 13 and 15 November.
How much are tickets?
Tickets are £27.50, £35.00 or £40.00 per person, depending on the date and entertainment.
What time does it start?
Doors open at 6.00pm and the evening runs until 11.00pm.
What food is included?
A full festive buffet with pre-starters, starters, a main course with rice and bread, and dessert. The full menu is above.
Which night has live singers?
Only Saturday 7 November.
Where is it held?
The Clay Oven Banqueting Suites, 197 Ealing Road, Wembley, HA0 4LW.
How do I book?
Choose your date at theclayoven.co.uk/events/ or call 020 8903 8800.
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