WINTER IS COMING. EMBRACE THE DARKNESS.
WE SET THE NIGHT ALIGHT ON SATURDAY, JUNE 21, 2025.
Bright Brewery’s DARKER DAYS Festival explodes on Saturday, June 21st! Get ready to chase away the chill with Bright’s ultimate dark beer experience! Don’t miss out!
FEATURING BRITISH INDIA.
From their explosive beginnings in the Melbourne indie scene to countless iconic hits like ‘Tie Up My Hands’ and ‘I Can Make You Love Me’, British India has been a powerhouse of Australian rock for over a decade. With six incredible albums, countless sold-out tours, and a reputation for absolutely killer live shows, you know they’re going to bring the house down at Darker Days!
They will be joined at Darker Days by a carefully curated list of Victorian artists including:
- Hassall
- Wild Gloriosa
- Patrick Wilson
- Liv Cartledge
- DJ Zabi
The weekend of festivities includes:
Friday, June 20:
Guided Brewery Tours & Tastings (ticketed) and a Welcome Party with free live music on the Hop Terrace by Mt Maze from 6pm.
🎪 Saturday, June 21:
A full day festival with over 10 hours of live music headlined by BRITISH INDIA and entertainment, special guest breweries and distilleries. Plus, it’s family-friendly, with a dedicated Kid Zone to keep the little legends entertained! Click here for the full event schedule
Our food truck village will satisfy your cravings with a mouthwatering lineup of food trucks serving up slow-cooked meats, gourmet baked spuds, Sri Lankan street eats, and so much more. There’s something delicious for every taste bud!
Guest Breweries:
- Urbanaut (NZ)
- Seeker Brewing (NSW)
- Stomping Ground (VIC)
- Boat Rocker (VIC)
- Bright Brewery (VIC)
Entertainment
Join us for a special live recording of The Coolroom Podcast on Darker Days Festival day 12:15pm – 1:30pm. Host Dayvvd will be chatting to the guest brewers behind the beers at this year’s festival including and of course our very own Bright Brewery head brewer Lewis Kerr.
The Hot Dawg comp will be back with a twist!
Step into a world of enchantment with our Tarot card reader, pop-up tattoo artist, and a mind-blowing magician who’ll leave you questioning reality. Dance the night away at our silent disco inside a glowing igloo, and don’t miss the breathtaking fire shows lighting up the night sky!
Sunday, June 22:
Relax and unwind at the “Barker Days ” Recovery Session presented by East Coast Canning with live music (free). Grab a beer from the Karma Keg with proceeds going to our pals at RSPCA Victoria.
TICKET INFO:
Early bird and After Dark Bus tickets are on sale at www.darkerdays.com.au .
Adults: $65
Children (6-17 years): $15.
Family and group discount packages will be available.
We are expecting a full house, so we strongly recommend that you purchase your tickets in advance. We cannot guarantee that there will be tickets on the door.
For full festival information, please visit the Darker Days official website here.
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