Where Diwali comes alive with lights, devotion and community spirit
Over the years, residents of Phantom Street (Nirimba Fields) have transformed the street into a much-loved Diwali destination, attracting thousands who come to witness the beauty and meaning behind each display.
Our installations narrate the timeless stories of the Ramayana — the victory of light over darkness, truth over falsehood, and dharma over adharma. What began as a neighbourhood effort has grown into a collective celebration that brings together people from all walks of life.
What the street stands for
Inclusivity
Diwali is for everyone. We welcome all cultures and backgrounds to celebrate unity and goodness.
Cultural awareness
Each display shares our heritage, mythology and values with respect and authenticity.
Connecting people
This festival strengthens families, neighbours and communities through shared joy.
The street the whole world’s been talking about
"Best Street" winner, four years running
Phantom Street took out the Diwali Lights Competition's top Best Street prize four consecutive times, with 24 Phantom Street also placing 2nd overall in 2025.
Council release →Diwali festival lights up Sydney's west — in pictures
A photographic essay on how a community built around 2021 became a landmark Diwali destination in just four years.
Read on theguardian.com →Inside Diwali's explosion across the suburbs
A feature on the street's open-door policy — strangers are invited to walk up and light a diya of their own.
Read on smh.com.au →Diwali lights transform Sydney street into festival wonderland
Interviews with organisers on the planning, budgeting and street-wide electrical coordination behind the display.
Read on dailytelegraph.com.au →Celebrating the Festival of Lights with bold, illuminating stories
Multilingual vlogs and audio coverage filmed on the ground at Phantom Street, across SBS Hindi, Punjabi and Gujarati.
Watch on sbs.com.au →Diwali Festival — Festival of Lights calendar
Promoted as a top recommended neighbourhood destination for local and international visitors to Sydney.
View on multicultural.nsw.gov.au →You’re walking through people’s homes, not a commercial attraction
Every scene is built and paid for by the family who lives there. A few kind requests keep the street safe and welcoming for everyone who walks it.
Stay on the footpath
Please don’t walk onto driveways, yards or verandahs to get a closer look or a photo — view displays from the public footpath.
Look, don’t touch
Displays are handmade and often fragile. Please avoid touching, leaning on or climbing on any installation.
Supervise children
Keep an eye on little ones at all times, especially near cabling, candles and the street itself.
Park considerately
Don’t block driveways or park across two properties — residents still need to get in and out of their own homes.
Keep noise down
People live here year-round. Please keep voices and music to a respectful level, especially later in the evening.
Keep the street clean
Please take any rubbish with you, and keep foot traffic moving so everyone gets a turn to view and photograph each scene.
All 30 scenes, start to finish
Contact the organisers
Advertising, sponsorship, media enquiries, or just want to say hello — send us a message and we’ll get back to you.
Millions are already walking the trail with us
A few of the reels and videos visitors have posted from the street this season.
Their most-watched walkthrough of the street's neon Ramayana scenes.
View →"Experience beautiful Diwali lights in Sydney" — trending across TikTok this season.
View →A full walkthrough of the Phantom Street display, scene by scene.
View →A Diwali travel vlog from Australia, filmed on Phantom Street.
View →A closer look at the street's decorations and neighbourhood spirit.
View →Ravi Shah captures the trail lit up for the season.
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