Cambridge has no Hindu temple — but the community here is anything but quiet. Multiple Hindu organisations run festivals across the city all year round. Everything they’re putting on is gathered here, so nobody misses out.
September–November 2026, in Cambridge
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Festivals organised by Hindu groups across Cambridge. Dates drop off this page once they have passed. Please check with the organisers about entry restrictions, prices and other details before attending — venues and times can change.
October 2026
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Local event Festival date
↓ 23 events already held this season — see the record
The big festivals between now and December, and what has been announced in Cambridge so far. Groups often hold their celebration on the nearest weekend rather than the exact day.
31 October 2026
The Hub Community Centre, Cambourne
High St, Great Cambourne, Cambridge CB23 6GW
Diwali Bazaar, children’s ethnic workshops, puja and prayers, presentations, Bollywood quiz, community and professional performances, and fireworks.
Organised by CamCare UK
Please check with the organisers about entry restrictions, prices and other details before attending. Full details and contact information are on the poster.
1 November 2026
Orchard Park Community Centre
Orchard Park, Cambridge
Music, dance, henna, crafts and a Diwali message.
Organised by Orchard Park Community Council
Please check with the organisers about entry restrictions, prices and other details before attending. Full details and contact information are on the poster.
14 November 2026
Northstowe Secondary College
Stirling Rd, Northstowe, Cambridge CB24 1DJ
Diwali puja, Ramleela, music and dance, food stalls and fireworks. Timings and tickets are to be announced — coming soon, as stated on the event poster.
Organised by Hindu Samaj Northstowe
Please check with the organisers about entry restrictions, prices and other details before attending. Full details and contact information are on the poster.
14 November 2026
The Studio, Waterbeach Barracks
Denny End Rd, Waterbeach, Cambridge CB25 9PA
Dhol, DJ, cultural performances, sparklers and food stalls.
Organised by Indian Community Waterbeach
Please check with the organisers about entry restrictions, prices and other details before attending. Full details and contact information are on the poster.
21 November 2026
Arbury Community Centre
Campkin Rd, Cambridge CB4 2LD
The Cambridge Hindu Association welcomes families and friends to celebrate the festival of Diwali.
Organised by Cambridge Hindu Association
Please check with the organisers about entry restrictions, prices and other details before attending. Full details and contact information are on the poster.
National dates. Groups in Cambridge may observe on a nearby day — check each event above.
Until Cambridge has a mandir of its own, these are the closest — each at least an hour’s drive each way:
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The groups behind the events on this page. This list is not complete — if your group is missing, tell us and we’ll add it.
Organising a festival event in Cambridge? Send us the details and we’ll add it — free, and we’ll credit and link your group.
A record of the festivals Cambridge’s Hindu organisations have put on so far. Kept here because it is the evidence of how much this community does without a temple of its own.
25 October 2026
Sharad Poonam 2026
24 October 2026
Sharad Utsav
18 October 2026
Sri Durga Pooja & Dandiya
18 October 2026
Ashtami Chandi Paath
17 October 2026
The Grand Garba Night Cambourne
17 October 2026
ICW Garbotsav 2026 — Navratri Dandiya
17–18 October 2026
Durga Puja
16 October 2026
Cambourne Navratri Utsav — Day 6
12 October 2026
Mata Ki Chowki
11–19 October 2026
Navratri Northstowe
11–19 October 2026
Navratri Festival 2026
10 October 2026
The Grand Garba Night Cambourne
3 October 2026
Garba Circle — learn garba
26 September 2026
Garba Circle — learn garba
20 September 2026
Cambridgeshire Ganeshotsav 2026
19 September 2026
Ganesh Utsav Northstowe
19 September 2026
Shri Ganesh Chaturthi Maha Pooja
14–18 September 2026
Ganesh Chaturthi & Vinayaka Chaviti
12 September 2026
Garba Circle — learn garba
12 September 2026
Sri Krishna Janmashtami
6 September 2026
Krishna Janmashtami
5 September 2026
Onam Celebration
5 September 2026
Clay Ganesha Making Workshop