Events

Coober Pedy Opal Festival

The town's biggest weekend — live music, fireworks, speedway and drive-in movies, held each year.

Highlights

  • Coober Pedy’s biggest weekend — live music, fireworks, speedway and drive-in movies
  • Held annually (recent years mid-June; 2026: 13–15 June)

The Opal Festival is the highlight of the Coober Pedy calendar — a weekend of live music, fireworks, racing and family fun. Dates shift year to year, so confirm before you plan a trip around it.

Last checked 2026-06-27. Something wrong? Suggest an edit.

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