The invention relates to a surgical light (1), comprising a lamp unit (2) having a plurality of individual light sources accommodated in a housing (3), a retaining arm system (4) which receives the lamp unit (2) in a displaceable and/or pivotable manner, and an operating device (5) for inputting a change command regarding a light adjustment of the lamp unit (2). According to the invention, the operating device (5) has a touch-sensitive screen (6) and is pivotally mounted at a fastening section (7) provided on the retaining arm system (4).