Diwali 2026 on Indian TV in Australia & NZFestival dates, and how to watch at home with the whole family

Diwali 2026 dates in Australia and New Zealand

The festive season runs from Dussehra in late October through to Bhai Dooj in mid-November. Dates follow the lunar calendar, so some families and temples mark a day either side. Check your local mandir, gurdwara or community calendar for puja times.

How to watch Indian TV over Diwali in Australia

There are three common ways families watch festival programs, movies and music from home:

• Free-to-air. SBS usually runs some festival programs and South Asian language content around Diwali. It's free, but the choice is limited and mostly in English or a few languages.
• Streaming apps. Many Indian broadcasters have their own apps. Each one is usually a separate subscription with its own login, which adds up if your family watches in more than one language.
• A plug-in set-top box. A box like Infinity TV plugs into your TV's HDMI port and puts live TV, movies, series and kids' shows in 16 languages in one menu, with one remote.

Not sure which suits you? See how to watch Indian TV in Australia or compare box, app and satellite options.

Diwali at home with Infinity TV

• Festival programming in your language. Live TV in Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Gujarati, Marathi, Bangla, Nepali and more, so everyone in the house can watch the specials, music and devotional programs as they air.
• Movies for the long weekend. Family films, new releases and old favourites for after the puja and the sweets.
• 7-day catch-up. Out at the mandir or a Diwali party? Watch what you missed from the past week when you get home.
• HD & 4K where available, for a big-screen festival night.
• No passwords to remember. Grandparents can switch it on and find their channel on their own.

A Diwali gift for Mum and Dad

Many families give their parents Indian TV for Diwali, especially when Mum and Dad are visiting or have moved to Australia or New Zealand. Infinity TV is easy for elders: plug it in, pick a language, and use one simple remote.

For a limited time, the Mega Bundle Package includes the box with 24 months of service plus 12 months of the Infinity App for AUD $430, so the family can also watch on a phone when they're out. That's 70% off the Infinity App. Order the Mega Bundle on WhatsApp.

The box on its own is AUD $380 with 24 months of service, then AUD $180 for each 12-month renewal. See the price guide or the shop.

Order early for Diwali

If you want the box set up before Diwali, order a little ahead. Message us on WhatsApp to confirm delivery to your suburb or city, including Auckland, Hamilton, Wellington and Christchurch in New Zealand. Delivery details are on our shipping page.

Tips for a Diwali TV night

• Test the box and internet earlier in the day, before the guests arrive.
• We recommend at least 30–50 Mbps. A network cable from the modem is steadier than Wi-Fi on a busy night. See internet speed for IPTV.
• Pause big downloads and phone backups while everyone is watching.
• Keep the diyas well away from the TV and cables.

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TV in your language for the festive season

• Hindi TV
• Tamil TV
• Gujarati TV
• Punjabi TV
• Telugu TV
• Nepali TV
• Bangla TV
• Sinhala TV