Cooperstown Concerts is thrilled to host its second annual Diwali Celebration on Sunday, November 8, 2026 from 3:00-7:00 PM at the Fenimore Farm & Country Village (5775 NY-80, Cooperstown). This all-inclusive, family-friendly experience returns this year after a very successful, sold-out event in 2025. Open to all, the afternoon event will feature an uplifting live concert, a flavorful Indian food buffet, and vibrant community dancing – all in the spirit of Diwali, the traditional Hindu Festival of Lights. Tickets include the entire experience and are available online now at cooperstownconcerts.org.
Kiran Ahluwalia Live – Photo by Ryan Buchanan
Diwali is a celebration of renewal, light overcoming darkness, gathering together, and sharing joy. Known as the Festival of Lights, Diwali is one of the most widely celebrated cultural holidays in the world. While it originated in India, the festival is celebrated across the Indian subcontinent – including Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and throughout Southeast Asia. Diwali is a time for gathering, gift-giving, lighting lamps (diyas), and enjoying food, music, and dance with loved ones.
This special event presented by Cooperstown Concerts offers something for everyone and tickets include the entire experience.
Returning this year to headline the celebration’s music is internationally acclaimed vocalist Kiran Ahluwalia. Kiran and her band will open the celebration at 3:00 PM with a concert of rhythmic music and soaring vocals bringing together the disparate traditions of Indian music, West African Blues and Jazz. Her band includes electric guitar, tabla, drums, accordion, organ, and electric bass.
Following the concert, guests will enjoy a delicious dinner buffet of Indian cuisine and a brief talk on the Diwali holiday. Then…the dance floor will open for moving and grooving to the sounds Bollywood and modern Indian dance music, served up by DJ Nataraja.
Join Us at The Fenimore Farm
The concert will be held in the spacious Louis C. Jones Center, located in the Main Barn on the beautiful grounds of the Fenimore Farm & Country Village at 5775 NY-80 (Lake Road) in Cooperstown. Doors open at 2:30 PM, with the concert beginning at 3:00 PM. Arrive early to park, as the museum will be open to visitors.
Ticket Information
Gather your friends and family and join in this special afternoon of cultural celebration. Ticket price includes the live concert, Indian food buffet, and dancing. Tickets are available online and may be available at the door. Tickets prices are: General Admission, $60; Students (with College ID), $20; Youth (6 to 18), $20; Under age 6, Free.
Special Hotel Offer: Extend the Magic, Stay the Night
Make it a mini getaway with an overnight stay at the area’s newest hotel, the Hampton Inn Cooperstown, which is offering concert guests an exclusive discounted rate of 20% off the standard rate at the time of booking for the nights of Saturday, November 7 and Sunday, November 8. Ticket holders can either call the hotel directly at 607-282-9000 and request the Cooperstown Concerts Attendees discount or book online with the discount code “CCA”. To book online, visit the hotel website and click on the dates, then click special rates and add the Promotion Code, and then proceed to Check Rooms & Rates.
More Music Ahead
More concert announcements are on the way for the 2026-2027 season: join the mailing list to be the first to know.
3:00 PM at the
Fenimore Farm & Country Village
5775 NY-80 (Lake Road), Cooperstown, NY
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Kiran Ahluwalia in Concert.
© The Photo Group 2016; courtesy of Western Arts Alliance
Kiran Ahluwalia
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BUY TICKETS – Adult $60
Student (with College ID) $20
Youth $20 (ages 6 to 18)
Children ages 5 and under are free.
Tickets are available online and may be available at the door the day of the show.
THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
This concert is sponsored by Glimmerglass Film Days, and by our season sponsors, Wayne Bank and Cooperstown Homegrown. This event is paid for in part by a grant from the Otsego County Government, and by the Scriven Foundation.
