Abstract: A rod-shaped light fitting (8) for a showcase, whose length corresponds to the distance between two opposite side surfaces (4, 6) of the showcase which are plane-parallel to one another, comprises a plurality of light-emitting diodes (12) and can be positioned between the said side surfaces (4, 6) in such manner that the contacts (16) fixed in each end (9) of the rod-shaped light fitting (8) and electrically connected to the light-emitting diodes (12) press against the side surfaces (4, 6) under spring loading and at the same time establish electrical connection with the electrically conductive layer provided on the side of the side surfaces (4, 6) facing the inside of the showcase, the said layers being connected to a current source. Such a light fitting can be positioned in any desired position in a showcase to illuminate the objects displayed therein.