What’s on

For a taste of country exhilaration, The Black Opal Bull and Bronc night is a must do. The rodeo is held on Good Friday as the lead up event for the Lightning Ridge Easter Festival. Come and have an action packed night watching the toughest sport on dirt!

If you’re visiting Lightning Ridge this Easter be sure to join in the festivities for a unique, dynamic and memorable Easter experience. Expect exciting events like the Miner’s Rickshaw Challenge, ‘Big Dig’ and ‘Little Dig’ novelty events, float parade, horse races, market stalls, Easter egg hunt, fireworks spectacular and more! The Easter Festival dates are […]

Join us for a hilarious afternoon with Mel and Susie, our resident larrikins and Australian champion bush poets and yarn spinners. Their variety show, brimming with comic verse, yarns, songs, and a lot of Queensland bull, promises belly laughs galore! Catch the fun every afternoon from 4:30pm to 6:00pm in the pavilion, except Sundays, from […]

At the heart of the opal-rich Lightning Ridge, the LR Opal Festival welcomes jewelers, buyers, miners, and enthusiasts. With 150+ stalls, discover opals, gemstones, tools, and more. Come explore the exciting world of opals!