THE 2025 LIGHTNING RIDGE OPAL & GEM FESTIVAL
NEXT FESTIVAL:
Wednesday 23rd – Saturday 26th July 2025
The Lightning Ridge Opal & Gem Festival will include:
Wednesday 23rd – Saturday 26th July 2025: Lightning Ridge Opal & Gem Festival
- Free entry to indoor and outdoor stalls (Agate Street – behind Chemist and Racecourse carpark)
- Open Wednesday – Friday 9am to 5pm & Saturday 9am to 3pm
Jewellers, buyers, wholesalers, miners, rock hounds, lapidary enthusiasts and tourists are invited to experience the best Lightning Ridge has to offer with this culmination of information, spectacular jewellery, collectables, great deals and fantastic networking opportunities.
The Lightning Ridge Opal & Gem Festival boasts over 150 stalls with a huge range of products including gemstones, tools, lapidary supplies and lifestyle products.
Wednesday 23rd – Saturday 26th July 2025: Australian Opal Awards Trade Show
- Entry Fee: TBA, New Building in the Sporting Fields
- Open daily from, 10am – 5pm Wednesday – Saturday
Saturday 26th July 2025: Annual Opal Queen Ball
Entry Fee: TBA – includes a glass of wine/champagne on arrival and entertainment.
This is an over 18’s event
Tickets will be available shortly. Please keep updated on our Facebook Page.