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Join us for another year to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, with food, performances, crafts, and more!
Registration: Registration is recommended but not required. We use Eventbrite registration numbers to estimate how many people we expect to attend and how much supplies to prepare. Most activities have a limited capacity, with entry on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration does not guarantee entry.
Celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, with an evening of food, music, dance, and activities! Learn how different regions celebrate this Hindu holiday, create crafts to take home, and see the museum lit up once the sun goes down.
Program Details:
Food Vendors
West Building, Plaza
5β9:00 p.m.
Enjoy cuisine from the Indian diaspora.
Crafts & Coloring
West Building
5-7 p.m.
Family Fun Activities (North Corridor and Galleries 1-2)
5-9 p.m.
Color a diya (South Corridor)
East Building
5-9 p.m.
Decorate a rangoli with Kulture Khazana (Gallery 27, level B1)
Performances
West Building, Meyer Auditorium
6 p.m. & 7:15 p.m.
Strings for the Festival of Lights - A presentation in Indian Classical Music - Sarod Recital by Swarnendu
West Building, Plaza
5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 7 p.m.
Dance performances by Vishious Vicinity
7:30β9:30 p.m.
Afterhours Dance Party with DJ MAIYA
Tours and Spotlight Talks
5β8 p.m.
Docent spotlight talks: Body Image: Arts of the Indian Subcontinent (Galleries 1β2)
Docent spotlight talks: The Peacock Room (Gallery 12)
5β7 p.m.
Docent spotlight talks: The Art of Knowing (Gallery 22)
7 p.m.
Gallery tour: The Art of Knowing with curator Emma Stein (Gallery 22)
Conservation Cart Talk
West Building, North Corridor
5-7 p.m.
Special Decorations
West Building, Plaza and Courtyard
5β9:30 p.m.
See the museum lit up to celebrate Diwali.
Friday, 06, 17.00 -
Friday, 06, 21.00
Washington,
DC
_$25
Where Bollywood drama meets Halloween madness- costumes & Desi beats. Click "Read More" for costume inspo & ticket deals- selling fast!
π¬β¨ TAMASHA BHOOTS: A Desi Costume Party Like No Other β¨π¬
Hosted by: TAMASHA NIGHTS
ποΈ One unforgettable night. One epic Bollywood Halloween bash.
π» HALLOWEEN GOES FULL DESI!
Forget basic costumes. TAMASHA BHOOTS is where Bollywood meets Bhoot and the more dramatic, filmy, spooky, or ridiculous you get, the better. π»π₯
Come dressed as your favorite Bollywood character, a classic bhoot, or a Bollywood Bhoot of your own creation. Think SRK, Madhuri, Ranveer, Deepika, Kareenaβ¦ or turn your favorite Bollywood icon into their supernatural alter ego. π§π½ββοΈπ¬
Whether youβre serving Bollywood superstar, filmi villain, desi ghost, haunted heroine, spooky hero, or full-on Bollywood Bhoot- this is your night to bring the character to life.
Because at TAMASHA, we donβt just partyβ¦ we make a scene. ππ»
π₯ Bollywood music all night long- from iconic classics and party anthems to todayβs biggest Desi hits.
π₯ Nonstop Bollywood beats, high-energy vibes, and throwbacks to keep the dance floor going all night.
π» THE TAMASHA BHOOTS DRESS CODE
There is NO MANDATORY DRESS CODE- but we HIGHLY encourage you to dress up!
π¬ Bollywood Character
π» Bhoot
π₯ Bollywood Bhoot
π Filmi Villain
π Spooky Bollywood Diva
π§π½ Whatever your imagination comes up with
This is your excuse to go all out.
Come recognizable. Come unrecognizable. Just COME IN CHARACTER. π»π¬
π₯ VIP VIBES? WE GOT YOU.
Wanna party like a celeb?
Book a VIP experience and enjoy:
βοΈ Front-of-the-line access
βοΈ Reserved table all night
βοΈ Personal bartender + bottle service
π² Text/Call/WhatsApp: (917) 749-0150 to book VIP or ask questions
π TICKET INFO
π« Early Bird starts at just $25
π₯ General Admission, Group Discounts, and VIP Packages available
π« Ticket is for entry only β food & drinks sold separately
β οΈ Prices go up as we get closer β donβt wait!
π AGE & ID POLICY
21+ only. VALID PHYSICAL ID REQUIRED β State ID, Driverβs License, or Passport ONLY. No photos or digital copies accepted.
π« REFUND POLICY
All sales final. No refunds. Tickets are non-refundable under any circumstances, including but not limited to: weather, travel issues, illness (including COVID), or dissatisfaction with event elements (e.g. music, DJ, venue, etc). Entry may be denied for disorderly behavior, dress code violations, or ID issues.
π· Media Notice: We capture moments from every event. If you wish to have any photos removed, please email [email protected].
Saturday, 31, 22.00 -
Sunday, 01, 03.00
Washington,
DC
_$25
Join us for another year to celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, with food, performances, crafts, and more!
Registration: Registration is recommended but not required. We use Eventbrite registration numbers to estimate how many people we expect to attend and how much supplies to prepare. Most activities have a limited capacity, with entry on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration does not guarantee entry.
Celebrate Diwali, the festival of lights, with an evening of food, music, dance, and activities! Learn how different regions celebrate this Hindu holiday, create crafts to take home, and see the museum lit up once the sun goes down.
Program Details:
Food Vendors
West Building, Plaza
5β9:00 p.m.
Enjoy cuisine from the Indian diaspora.
Crafts & Coloring
West Building
5-7 p.m.
Family Fun Activities (North Corridor and Galleries 1-2)
5-9 p.m.
Color a diya (South Corridor)
East Building
5-9 p.m.
Decorate a rangoli with Kulture Khazana (Gallery 27, level B1)
Performances
West Building, Meyer Auditorium
6 p.m. & 7:15 p.m.
Strings for the Festival of Lights - A presentation in Indian Classical Music - Sarod Recital by Swarnendu
West Building, Plaza
5:30 p.m., 6:15 p.m., 7 p.m.
Dance performances by Vishious Vicinity
7:30β9:30 p.m.
Afterhours Dance Party with DJ MAIYA
Tours and Spotlight Talks
5β8 p.m.
Docent spotlight talks: Body Image: Arts of the Indian Subcontinent (Galleries 1β2)
Docent spotlight talks: The Peacock Room (Gallery 12)
5β7 p.m.
Docent spotlight talks: The Art of Knowing (Gallery 22)
7 p.m.
Gallery tour: The Art of Knowing with curator Emma Stein (Gallery 22)
Conservation Cart Talk
West Building, North Corridor
5-7 p.m.
Special Decorations
West Building, Plaza and Courtyard
5β9:30 p.m.
See the museum lit up to celebrate Diwali.
Saturday, 31, 22.00 - Sunday, 01, 03.00
Washington, DC
0.00
Where Bollywood drama meets Halloween madness- costumes & Desi beats. Click "Read More" for costume inspo & ticket deals- selling fast!
π¬β¨ TAMASHA BHOOTS: A Desi Costume Party Like No Other β¨π¬
Hosted by: TAMASHA NIGHTS
ποΈ One unforgettable night. One epic Bollywood Halloween bash.
π» HALLOWEEN GOES FULL DESI!
Forget basic costumes. TAMASHA BHOOTS is where Bollywood meets Bhoot and the more dramatic, filmy, spooky, or ridiculous you get, the better. π»π₯
Come dressed as your favorite Bollywood character, a classic bhoot, or a Bollywood Bhoot of your own creation. Think SRK, Madhuri, Ranveer, Deepika, Kareenaβ¦ or turn your favorite Bollywood icon into their supernatural alter ego. π§π½ββοΈπ¬
Whether youβre serving Bollywood superstar, filmi villain, desi ghost, haunted heroine, spooky hero, or full-on Bollywood Bhoot- this is your night to bring the character to life.
Because at TAMASHA, we donβt just partyβ¦ we make a scene. ππ»
π₯ Bollywood music all night long- from iconic classics and party anthems to todayβs biggest Desi hits.
π₯ Nonstop Bollywood beats, high-energy vibes, and throwbacks to keep the dance floor going all night.
π» THE TAMASHA BHOOTS DRESS CODE
There is NO MANDATORY DRESS CODE- but we HIGHLY encourage you to dress up!
π¬ Bollywood Character
π» Bhoot
π₯ Bollywood Bhoot
π Filmi Villain
π Spooky Bollywood Diva
π§π½ Whatever your imagination comes up with
This is your excuse to go all out.
Come recognizable. Come unrecognizable. Just COME IN CHARACTER. π»π¬
π₯ VIP VIBES? WE GOT YOU.
Wanna party like a celeb?
Book a VIP experience and enjoy:
βοΈ Front-of-the-line access
βοΈ Reserved table all night
βοΈ Personal bartender + bottle service
π² Text/Call/WhatsApp: (917) 749-0150 to book VIP or ask questions
π TICKET INFO
π« Early Bird starts at just $25
π₯ General Admission, Group Discounts, and VIP Packages available
π« Ticket is for entry only β food & drinks sold separately
β οΈ Prices go up as we get closer β donβt wait!
π AGE & ID POLICY
21+ only. VALID PHYSICAL ID REQUIRED β State ID, Driverβs License, or Passport ONLY. No photos or digital copies accepted.
π« REFUND POLICY
All sales final. No refunds. Tickets are non-refundable under any circumstances, including but not limited to: weather, travel issues, illness (including COVID), or dissatisfaction with event elements (e.g. music, DJ, venue, etc). Entry may be denied for disorderly behavior, dress code violations, or ID issues.
π· Media Notice: We capture moments from every event. If you wish to have any photos removed, please email [email protected].
Saturday, 31, 22.00 - Sunday, 01, 03.00
Washington, DC
30.21
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