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

🍻 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
🤡 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. 

Want a free ticket? Volunteer applications are now open – click here to find out more.
Calling all food vendors: Applications are now open. Click here for details.

Be first to know:
👉 Follow our socials
👉 Join the Brew Crew mailing list
👉 Visit the official Darker Days website

#darkerdays2026 — Let the darkness rise.

WINTER IS COMING. EMBRACE THE DARKNESS….