Lights Over Lithgow 2026
Description
Lights Over Lithgow 2026
Under the Same Stars
Two Stories. One Sky. One Community.
Hosted by Lithgow High School
Markets: 3.30pm - 7.30pm
Light Show: 7.45pm
Shuttle Bus from Cnr. Mort & Eskbank Streets from 4:30pm
Look up, Lithgow. This October, the Lights Over Lithgow Team and Lithgow City Council invite our community to come together beneath the same sky that has watched over this land for countless generations, to remind us that even in challenging times, we are together.
For thousands of years, people have looked to the stars for guidance, inspiration and connection. Across cultures and generations, we have given the night sky different names and different stories – but we have always stood beneath the same stars.
In 2026, Lights Over Lithgow celebrates this shared connection through two spectacular drone light shows, combining Wiradjuri Culture and the Western Zodiac through storytelling, music and choreographed formations in the night sky.
Market Stall Holder EOI
Register your interest to be a stall holder by completing the 2026 LOL Market Stall EOI Form.
Or contact Lithgow High School on (02) 6352 1422 or lithgow-h.school@det.nsw.edu.au
Lineup
Markets, Food Stalls, Performances and Community Showcases - 3.30pm - 7.30pm
Support our local community and businesses. Markets, displays and food stalls will be available from 3.30pm. Local school performances and community organisation showcases.
Drone Light Show Event - Starts at 7.45pm
Creative Competition - Under the Same Stars
One sky. Many stories. Endless Imagination.
Create - Write - Photograph - Imagine
What does the sky mean to you?
Across generations and cultures, people have looked to the stars for stories, knowledge, direction and inspiration. This competition invites you to explore Under the Same Stars through your own creativity.
Download the attached document for more information.
Market Vendors
Food Vendors
Community Organisations
Participating Schools
Sponsored and Supported by:
FAQs
- Where and when is Lights Over Lithgow being held?
Lights Over Lithgow is hosted at Lithgow High School.
1A Pau Street, Lithgow.
Gates open at 3.30pm for markets, food stalls, showcases and performances,
Drone Light Show commences at 7.45pm.
- What happens if it is raining?
The Drone Light Show event is contingent upon weather conditions.
Information will be made available via Facebook and Humanitix e-mail on the day if there are changes to the event as planned.
- What about parking? Is there a shuttle bus?
Street parking near Lithgow High School is available but limited.
Parking at Lithgow High School is not available to the public.
Public parking is available at the Lithgow Council Car Park on the corner of Mort St and Eskbank St from 4.30pm.
A free shuttle bus service will run from the Council car park from 4.30pm.
A return shuttle bus service will run from Lithgow High School to the Council car park after the Light Show approx. 8.45pm
- What if I have accessibility requirements?
We recommend that individuals with accessibility requirements be dropped off at the front gate, and drivers use the free shuttle bus service from the council car park to make their way to the event.
Ramps and accessible toilets are available on school grounds.
Please advise Lights Over Lithgow supporting team members upon entry if you have accessibility requirements for further information.
- Can children under 12 enter the show?
Children under 12 will need to be accompanied and supervised by an adult to enter the event.
Children under 12 will need to be supervised by an adult whilst on site.
Tickets for good, not greed Humanitix dedicates 100% of profits from booking fees to charity