Wednesday 29th – Saturday 1st August 2026: 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 180 stalls with a huge range of products including gemstones, tools, lapidary supplies and lifestyle products.

Wednesday 29th – Saturday 1st August 2026: Australian Opal Awards Trade Show

• Entry Fee: TBA, In the new building at the racecourse carpark
• Open daily from, 10am – 5pm Wednesday – Friday
• Saturday hours are from 9am until 3pm

Saturday 1st August 2026: Annual Opal Queen Ball

Entry Fee: TBA – includes a glass of wine/champagne on arrival and entertainment.

This is an over 18’s event