What to Do in Port Louis in November 2026: Diwali, Concerts
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A public holiday on 2 November, Diwali on 8 November and a month of concerts across Mauritius. The month, day by day.
PORT LOUIS — This monthly guide is for people who live here or are staying for weeks, not for a one-weekend tourist. It gathers the confirmed things to do in Port Louis November 2026 that are worth crossing the city for, with dates, venues, prices and ticket sources from the Otayo ticketing platform.
The month opens with a public holiday, then turns to Diwali and a run of concerts. Many of the biggest concerts this month are outside Port Louis, so the guide names them as island-wide options when they justify the trip.
2 to 8 November: A Holiday, Food and Diwali
Monday 2 November 2026
Arrival of Indentured Labourers Day (public holiday)
Mauritius nationwide
The day remembers the arrival of indentured labourers from India, which began at Aapravasi Ghat in Port Louis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a public holiday, so many offices and businesses close.
Saturday 7 November 2026, 11:00 to 23:00
Gourmet Experience 2026
Le Château de Labourdonnais, a historic estate in the north · From MUR 450 (about US$9.50, at about 47.5 rupees per US$, 29 October 2026) · Otayo
A full-day food and drink event in the grounds of a historic estate. It is outside Port Louis, so plan transport in advance.
Saturday 7 November 2026, 7:00 p.m.
Festival Seggae Zwe
Anjalay Coopen Stadium, north Mauritius · From MUR 500 (about US$10.50) · Otayo
Seggae blends séga, Mauritius’s traditional music, with reggae. It is outside the capital, so check your return transport before booking.
Sunday 8 November 2026
Diwali
Mauritius nationwide
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights, is a public holiday in Mauritius. Because it falls on a Sunday, check with your employer about any substitute weekday, as we could not confirm one.
14 November: Diwali Night
Saturday 14 November 2026, 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.
The Grand Diwali Night 2026
Valentina Hall, Phoenix · From MUR 1,000 (about US$21) · Otayo
An evening-to-2-a.m. celebration at an events hall in Phoenix, a town in central Mauritius.
19 to 22 November: Dance and Spectacle
Saturday 21 November 2026, 2:00 to 11:30 p.m.
Takeover: Telfairian × Afro Bros
The Residence Hotel, east coast · From MUR 800 (about US$17) · Otayo
A day-and-night event at a hotel on the east coast, far from Port Louis. Prices on the ticket page rise above the entry level, so check before you buy.
Saturday 21 November 2026, 6:30 to 10:30 p.m.
Le Grand Spectacle
J&J Auditorium, Phoenix · From MUR 500 (about US$10.50) · Otayo
A stage show at the J&J Auditorium in Phoenix, listed with a four-hour evening slot.
28 and 29 November: Concerts
Saturday 28 November 2026, 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Rock Meets Classical
Serge Constantin Theatre, Vacoas · From MUR 800 (about US$17) · Otayo
A rock and classical-music crossover evening in a theatre in Vacoas, a town in central Mauritius. A second show runs on Sunday 29 November from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., also from MUR 800.
Saturday 28 November 2026, 7:30 p.m.
Hariharan Live
Trianon Convention Centre, Trianon · From MUR 1,500 (about US$32) · Otayo
Hariharan is a well-known Indian playback singer, the voice behind many Bollywood and Tamil film songs.
Sunday 29 November 2026, 3:30 p.m.
Anointed Gospel Concert with Gino Belloguet and guests
J&J Auditorium, Phoenix · From MUR 500 (about US$10.50) · Otayo
A gospel concert in the J&J Auditorium on a Sunday afternoon. Otayo lists Gino Belloguet and special guests.
Planning Your Port Louis in November
Two public holidays fall this month: Monday 2 November for the Arrival of Indentured Labourers and Sunday 8 November for Diwali. Because Diwali falls on a Sunday, check with your employer about any substitute weekday, as we could not confirm one.
Otayo, a Mauritian ticketing platform, lists every event in this guide. Prices are “from” prices in Mauritian rupees (MUR), and higher seat or VIP tiers cost more.
Almost all of the month’s events are outside Port Louis, in the north, in Phoenix, Vacoas and Trianon, or on the east coast. Plan transport before you go and agree a fare or book a driver for the return trip.
We could not confirm any film-festival programme in Port Louis for November 2026, so this guide lists none.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main things to do around Port Louis in November 2026?
The listed highlights are Gourmet Experience on 7 November, The Grand Diwali Night on 14 November and the Hariharan concert on 28 November. Most are outside the capital.
Is Diwali a public holiday in Mauritius in 2026?
Yes. Diwali falls on Sunday 8 November 2026. We could not confirm a substitute weekday, so check with your employer.
Where can I buy tickets for November events in Mauritius?
Otayo, a Mauritian ticketing platform, lists the events in this guide, with prices in Mauritian rupees.
Is Monday 2 November 2026 a public holiday in Mauritius?
Yes. Monday 2 November is the day marking the arrival of indentured labourers.
Sources: otayo.com, timeanddate.com. Retrieved 30 October 2026.
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