Gem and Lapidary shows 2025

Discover Australia's Best Gem, Mineral & Lapidary Shows in 2025

Australia is world-renowned for its stunning gemstones and vibrant lapidary community. If you're a collector, hobbyist, silversmith, or simply fascinated by the natural beauty of minerals, 2025 is set to be an exciting year!

Whether you're chasing boulder opals, fossicking for sapphires, or connecting with local artisans, these events are must-visits. Below is a comprehensive guide to both large expos and smaller community club shows across Australia.

💫 Major Gem & Mineral Expos in 2025

National Gem & Crystal Expo▪ South Windsor, NSW▪ April 12–13, 2025An expansive indoor show with dealers offering crystals, fossils, jewellery, and demonstrations.

Canberra Winter Gemcraft & Mineral Show▪ Canberra, ACT▪ May 24–25, 2025Family-friendly event featuring gems, fossils, beads, and lapidary crafts.

Warrnambool Gem & Fossil Show▪ Warrnambool, VIC▪ March 8–9, 2025Community-based event with local collectors, traders, and demonstrations.

GEMKHANA (NSW State Gem Show)▪ Clarendon, NSW▪ September 13–14, 2025Annual showcase of cutting, carving, faceting and jewellery competitions.

Perth Gem & Mineral Show▪ Perth, WA▪ November 7–9, 2025Western Australia’s largest rock, mineral, and fossil event.

🔨 Queensland Lapidary Club Shows

Ipswich Lapidary Club Gem Show▪ Ipswich, QLD▪ September 6, 2025

Bribie Island Gem Show▪ Bribie Island, QLD▪ September 13–14, 2025

Caloundra Jewellery & Gem Show▪ Caloundra, QLD▪ September 20, 2025

North Brisbane Gem & Jewellery Festival▪ Nundah, QLD▪ February 15, 2025

Gatton Gem Show▪ Gatton, QLD▪ February 22, 2025

Mudgeeraba Gem Show▪ Gold Coast, QLD▪ March 29, 2025

South Burnett Gem Show▪ Wondai, QLD▪ April 5–6, 2025

Warwick Lapidary Show▪ Warwick, QLD▪ April 18–20, 2025

Gold Coast Lapidary Club Gem Show▪ Miami, QLD▪ June 19, 2025

Caboolture Gemfest▪ Caboolture, QLD▪ August 2, 2025

Atherton Tablelands Gemfest▪ Tolga, QLD▪ August 3, 2025

Jewel of the Gemfields▪ Sapphire, QLD▪ August 9–11, 2025

Innisfail Gem Festival▪ Innisfail, QLD▪ August 30, 2025

Waterloo Bay Gem Show (Hemmant)▪ Brisbane, QLD▪ August 30, 2025

Beenleigh Gem Festival▪ Beenleigh, QLD▪ October 4, 2025

Nambour Gemfest▪ Nambour, QLD▪ October 11, 2025

Mackay Gem & Craft Show▪ Mackay, QLD▪ October 12, 2025

Toowoomba Gemfest▪ Toowoomba, QLD▪ October 18–19, 2025

Wavell Heights Club Sale Day▪ Brisbane, QLD▪ November 1, 2025

Bundaberg Gemfair▪ Bundaberg, QLD▪ November 1–2, 2025

✨ Jewellery Industry Trade Fairs

Jewellery Industry Fair (JIF)▪ Melbourne, VIC▪ February 1–2, 2025

Australian Jewellery Fair▪ Gold Coast, QLD▪ April 6–7, 2025

International Jewellery Fair (IJF)▪ Sydney, NSW▪ August 23–25, 2025

📖 Planning Your Visit

Most of these shows welcome the public and feature everything from raw minerals to finished jewellery. Many offer fossicking areas, gem cutting demos, and silversmithing displays. It’s a perfect opportunity to meet miners, dealers, lapidarists, and makers from across the country.

Be sure to check each event’s website or Facebook page closer to the date for entry costs, parking info, and exhibitor lists.

Looking forward to seeing you at one of these sparkling events in 2025!