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Occurs annually — Chaguanas's Diwali show happens every year — the exact 2026 scale/budget is not yet fully published.
Light Show / Projection · America/Port_of_Spain
Divali Nagar ('City of Lights'), staged by the National Council of Indian Culture (NCIC) at Chaguanas — the largest Divali celebration outside India. A nine-night cultural exposition of bhajans, dance, food stalls, diyas and 200+ commercial/religious booths, ending the eve of Divali. NO fireworks — the traditional final-night fireworks were dropped in 2022 and NCIC president Surujdeo Mangaroo confirmed none for 2025. No meat or alcohol on the compound; venue opens 10 AM daily; NCIC spends up to TT$250,000 on police/private security. 2025 ran Oct 11–19; 2026 nine nights would end ~Nov 7 (eve of Nov 8 Divali) — not yet officially confirmed.
Quick Facts — Chaguanas Diwali 2026
Show type: Light Show / Projection
Viewing spots: 1 (1 free, 0 paid)
Best free spot: Divali Nagar site (main grounds) — high crowd
Weather risk: medium — Trinidad wet season into November; evening showers possible.…
All 1 Free Viewing Spot — Chaguanas
Divali Nagar site (main grounds)
High crowd · Paid event · Arrive by evening · Free
📍 10.5167, -61.4111
Come for the nightly cultural show and to browse 200+ booths of food, clothing and crafts.
Sightline: Fairground of glowing diyas, stalls and a main stage; no pyrotechnics.
⚠️ Heavy congestion and exit traffic on the final nights.
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Related Events That Day
nightly evening — Main-stage cultural programme (Yuva Manch youth showcase in 2025)
Weather & Visibility
Medium risk — Trinidad wet season into November; evening showers possible.
Safety & Crowds
Large crowds; NCIC hires police and private security (up to TT$250,000). Traffic management around the site.
Getting There
Site just off the Sir Solomon Hochoy/Uriah Butler Highway at Endeavour, Chaguanas; congestion near closing.