There is a provided a lighting system comprising a first cable and a second cable for receiving a voltage difference. The first cable extends between a first pair of installation locations and the second cable extends between a second pair of installation locations. The lighting system also comprises a plurality of light emitting diode (LED) strips, each LED strip electrically connected to and extending between the first cable and second cable. The lighting system also comprises a cable tensioner system coupled to the first cable and second cable for adjusting the tension of the first cable and second cable.