Lithgow

Halloween

31st October 2026

The Iconic Lithgow Halloween Celebration returns in 2026

Lithgow’s iconic Halloween celebration returns in 2026 for its 13th year, bringing the community together once again for a weekend of spooky fun.

The main street party takes place on Saturday 31 October, with festivities kicking off the night before with a special launch event on Friday 30 October. Across the weekend, the Lithgow region will come alive with a mix of free and ticketed events featuring music, performances, great food, and a fun Halloween atmosphere.

The heart of the celebration is, as always, the signature Main Street event, this year on Saturday 31st October. A vibrant, free street party designed especially for families and the wider community. Expect a lively, safe, and welcoming atmosphere with costumed crowds, live entertainment, interactive activities, market stalls, local food vendors, and plenty of opportunities to show off your Halloween creativity.

Whether you’re into cosplay, family-friendly activities, local culture, or a touch of the eerie, there’s something for everyone. More details about the weekend program will be announced soon.

Two women dressed in costumes, one as the Queen of Hearts and the other as a witch, holding a young girl in a red and purple costume, at a street event during sunset.

Getting here

The signature Lithgow Halloween street party is on Main Street in Lithgow, near Cook Street. There are plenty of free public carparks nearby and the train station is conveniently located right in the centre of the event space.

Please note that the current closure of Mt Victoria pass is adding approximately 15-20 minutes to the travel time from the Blue Mountains and Sydney. For the most up-to-date traffic and road information visit - Live Traffic.

  • Sydney City – 2-2.5 hrs, M4 & Great Western Hwy or M2, Richmond Road & Bells Line of Road

    Sydney Airport – 2.5 hrs- M5, M7 & Great Western Highway or M2, Richmond Road & Bells Line of Road

    Western Sydney International Airport - 1hr 45mins - The Northern Rd, M4, Great Western Hwy

    Katoomba – 45 mins via Great Western Hwy

    Penrith – 1hr 30mins via Great Western Hwy

    Parramatta - 1hr 46 mins via M4 and Great Western Hwy

    Bathurst – 45min via Great Western Hwy

    Oberon – 45min via Tablelands Way

    Mudgee – 1hr 20min via Castlereagh Hwy and Great Western Highway

    Dubbo – 3hr via Mitchell Highway and Great Western Highway

    Orange - 1hr 20mins via Mitchell Highway and Great Western Highway

    Canberra – 3hr 15min via Tablelands Way and Oberon

  • Sydney Central – 3hr via Blue Mountains Line

    Sydney Central – 2hr 20min via Bathurst Bullet (twice daily service)

    Katoomba – 50min via Blue Mountains Line

    Dubbo – 4hr via NSW Trains – XPT service

  • Australia Wide Coaches offers a daily service from Orange to Sydney Airport and return, stopping in Lithgow.