Springfield Lakes residents are invited to join Greater Springfield Dandiya Night 2026, a free community event featuring music, dance, food and family activities at Robelle Domain Parklands.
The Greater Springfield Indian Association Inc will hold the annual event on Saturday, 29 August, beginning at 4pm. Families and visitors from across Greater Springfield and neighbouring suburbs are welcome to attend, with entry available free of charge.
Greater Springfield Dandiya Night Program
The evening will include live Garba and Dandiya music, cultural performances and activities for families. A DJ will play Garba and Dandiya tracks throughout the program, while food vendor Wah Wah Swaad will offer a range of Indian dishes.
Participation is open to experienced dancers and people trying Garba or Dandiya for the first time. Attendees are also encouraged to wear traditional or festive clothing.
Dancing Ahead Of Navratri
Dandiya Night is traditionally celebrated during the lead-up to Navratri. The celebration has become a popular community event in many parts of Australia, bringing people from different backgrounds together through music, dance and shared festivities.
GSIA Activities Across Greater Springfield
GSIA describes itself as a non-profit organisation that works to preserve Indian cultural heritage and share Indian culture with the wider Greater Springfield community.
The association aims to keep cultural traditions accessible to future generations while giving people opportunities to present their talents, arts and culture. It also seeks to bring a range of Indian celebrations to the Greater Springfield area and works with other Indian cultural organisations.
Its activities include social awareness events and blood donation camps, as well as cultural and community gatherings held throughout the year. Events listed by the association include India Day celebrations, picnics, movie events, Dandiya Night, Santa celebrations, kite festivals and cricket tournaments.
GSIA states that its events help younger generations learn about Indian culture and provide guidance to newcomers in the community. Membership is open to people interested in understanding or enjoying Indian culture.
The association identifies Mukesh Dubey as its founder and president. He is also listed as one of the contacts for the upcoming Dandiya Night.
Greater Springfield Dandiya Night 2026 will begin at 4pm on Saturday, 29 August at Robelle Domain Parklands. Event enquiries can be directed to Mukesh Dubey on 0430 546 255 or Jayesh Patel on 0419 756 446. GSIA can also be contacted at gsindianassociation@gmail.com.
Published 27-July-2026
