Prepare for a midwinter celebration of beer, fire, music, and mayhem as we unleash a massive lineup of:
✨ 10+ hours of live music headlined by THE GROGANS with support from:
Rageflower
Five Buck Kid
Lennon Paul
Sophie Kelly
DJ Matty O

Artist Playing Times
(Gates open at 12pm).
12:45pm DJ Matt O’Gorman (and playing in between sets throughout the day).
1:15pm Lennon Paul
3pm Sophie Kelly
4:15pm DJ & Bintani Malt Sack Race
4:45pm Five Buck Kid
6pm Burning Ceremony
7pm RAGEFLOWER
8:45pm The Grogans
10pm DJ Matt O’Gorman

FESTIVAL ENTERTAINMENT
Chillout Igloo/craftroom 12-5pm
Kids Zone: Face Painting, Schloss’ Toys, 12-5pm
Tattoos By Blanc Space Studio 12-6pm
Party Corner: Mini games,12-5:30pm
Bintani Malt Sack Race 4:15pm
Burning Ceremony 6pm

Festival Close 10.30pm

🍻 Guest breweries from across Australia and beyond:
Garage Project (NZ)
Bracket Brewing (NSW)
Kaiju! Beer (VIC)
Blackmans Brewery (VIC)

🔥 Hearty feasts, fire pits & winter fun

• Pimientos Paella
• Happy Valley Snack Shack
• Spud Train
• OMG Decadent Donuts
• Redhead & Chef

🤡 Family friendly entertainment

This is the ultimate winter party – and you won’t want to miss it.

Need accommodation for the weekend?
Our preferred accommodation partner, Alpine Valley Getaways, offers everything from cosy cottages to luxurious alpine retreats. Find the perfect place to stay and make the most of your Darker Days Festival weekend in Bright. Explore their beautiful accommodation options here.

Tickets are on sale now. 

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#darkerdays2026 — Let the darkness rise.

WINTER IS COMING. EMBRACE THE DARKNESS….