Opal Evolution Andamooka

09/09/2026

🦖A look back at the inaugural Opal Evolution Festival, held in Andamooka, South Australia, from 4–6 October 2024. Opal Evolution brings together what makes Andamooka unique: opal, opalised fossils, opal mining, art, and our incredible Outback night skies.🦕🌌🦑🌈

Now Opal Evolution returns in 2026.

OPAL EVOLUTION III: LIGHTS FROM DEEP TIME
Saturday 3 October 2026
7:00pm – 11:00pm
Andamooka, South Australia
One Tree Hill / Cal the Stoner’s
Free admission, Let us know you are coming! Register your Free ticket here:https://www.naturefestival.org.au/event/opal-evolution-andamooka

This year’s Lights from Deep Time explores Andamooka’s ancient geological story through opal, opalised fossils, art, light and projection under the desert night sky.

Lights from Deep Time is proudly supported by Festivals Australia.
Come to Andamooka and experience a story hundreds of millions of years in the making.

🎥by Jono Johnson

07/09/2026

Looks like we might have some fine weather for the big day! October 3rd 2026

06/09/2026

Tita’s Treats will be back serving food at Opal Evolution III on Saturday, 3 October 2026, on One Tree Hill in Andamooka, following their marvellous catering service at last year’s event.

​The menu after dark features:
​Pork, Bacon & Cheese and Veggie Noodle Spring Rolls
​Beef Empanadas and Steamed Pork Dumplings
​Fried Chicken and Buttered Chicken with Rice
​Pork Adobo, Fried Rice, and Stir-Fry Noodles
​Sweet treats, desserts, and drinks

​Event Details:
​Date: Saturday, 3 October 2026
​Time: After dark
​Location: One Tree Hill / Cal the Stoner’s
​Cost: Free admission

06/09/2026

02/09/2026

02/09/2026

In December 2022, we were granted permission by the Royal Collection Trust, St James’s Palace, to use images of The Andamooka Opal, including for promotion of the 2027 National Opal Symposium. The magnificent 203-carat Andamooka Opal was discovered in 1949 and presented to Queen Elizabeth II during her 1954 Australian tour. It was later set into this spectacular diamond necklace.

A large-format image of the Andamooka Opal is also on permanent display at the Andamooka Underground Art Gallery, with separate permission granted by St James’s Palace and the Royal Collection Trust for its public display.

A big thanks to the Hon David Ridgway, then Agent-General for South Australia, and his office for helping us secure the permission.

We’ll be sharing more of Andamooka’s opal story as we head towards three big events:

Opal Evolution III: Light from Deep Time
Andamooka, Saturday: 3 October 2026

Fire & Rainbow: South Australian Opal, Gem and Mineral Show
South Australian Museum, Adelaide: 11–13 June 2027

13th Australian National Opal Symposium
Andamooka & Roxby Downs: 16–17 June 2027

Image reproduced with permission of the Royal Collection Trust.

01/09/2026

Due to overwhelming demand, we have added an extra afternoon session of Introduction to Digital Installation with CAPITAL WASTE – book now!

⏰ Tuesday 15 September 2026, 2–4:30pm
📍 Washdog Studio
🎟 $5 Guildhouse Members / $45 Non-Members
Book now: https://events.humanitix.com/added-session-inform-professional-development-workshop-introduction-to-digital-installation

Learn the fundamentals of installing digital artwork in this practical workshop covering the different types of projectors, digital file preparation, media players, audio playback, working with an AV company and setting up projectors. Led by cinematographer and video artist CAPITAL WASTE, the session will give participants a strong overview of installing and exhibiting different types of digital media.

Designed for artists and arts workers seeking to build their skills, this workshop is a great opportunity to learn directly from an industry professional in a small, supportive group setting.

Image courtesy CAPITAL WASTE.