Prabir Mehta and Sravani Kameswari, who will both perform at this year's Diwali Festival. Photo by Peter McElhinney.

Diwali Music & Arts Festival At Virginia Museum of History & Culture

09.2025

On October 18, from 11 am till 4 pm The Virginia Museum of History & Culture will come alive with color, rhythm, and tradition as it hosts the Diwali Music & Arts Festival. A daytime gathering will feature live music, artisan showcases, classical and folk dances, a puppet show, a fashion show exhibiting Drapes of India, and many immersive programs, including food, drinks and more. The event also marks the official launch of The Rith Initiative, a newly formed nonprofit dedicated to preserving and celebrating Indian arts and heritage in Richmond.

The Virginia Museum of History & Culture

428 N Arthur Ashe Boulevard

Richmond, VA 23220