Blue Mountains News

What began as a one-day street party has now evolved into a week-long festival filled with music, cultural experiences, food, film, and spooky fun.

From Friday 24th to Friday 31st October, the Lithgow region will come alive with a dynamic mix of free and ticketed events for all ages. Whether you're into cosplay, great food, family-friendly fun, or eerie tales, Lithgow Halloween is a diverse offering that caters to a range of different, ages, audiences, and tastes.

The fun starts with a ticketed launch concert with an exciting headliner on Friday 24th of October that will kickstart the festival at the Historic Union Theatre.

The beloved Halloween Carnivale Street Party returns on Saturday 25th October from 4 - 8pm and will take place on Main Street between Bridge Street and Cook Street Plaza, with an emphasis on local music and performances, unique attractions, food, market stalls, and pop-up installations by local artists.

The new format will see a mix of satellite and fringe events throughout the week including a ticketed After Dark Ball for those that want to party into the night after the Carnivale, Ghost Stories, dining events, and much more to be revealed soon.

The festival concludes on Halloween night, Friday 31^st October with the second signature event; a free ‘Trick or Treat’ movie night at Queen Elizabeth Park, featuring activities, themed games, snacks, and an outdoor screening of a child-friendly spooky movie. 

Mayor Cass Coleman is excited about the new format saying “The Friday-to-Friday format still includes the street fair we all know and love, followed by a full week of quality entertainment for a mix of ages, giving locals and visitors more opportunities than ever to dress up and celebrate one of the biggest Halloween events in the Southern Hemisphere.”

More information will be made available soon, you can stay up to date on all the details at here