The Brighter Days Festival is a three-day, family-friendly fundraising event held over the March Labour Day weekend(5th - 7th March) in the beautiful township of Bright, Victoria.

Set within Pioneer Park, our Festival Precinct is located at Jason Reid Oaks Lawn an open-air, grassed venue - perfect for enjoying great music, family fun, classic cars and bikes under the Bright skies.

Bring your own chair or picnic rug, or take advantage of the Reserved Seating (RS) Area located directly in front of the stage (just behind the standing/dancing zone).

This exclusive area offers:

• A provided chair for the entire weekend
• Private bar and toilet facilities
• Allocated seating (book with friends or family to sit together)

👉 RS Passes can only be purchased online before midday, Thursday 3 March 2027.

Please note: every person, including children, requires a valid Reserved Seating ticket to enter this area.

BASECAMP AREA

New in 2027 is the BDF BASECAMP (BC) Area - Your Own Festival Space.

Set up your crew in your own dedicated BDF Basecamp, located along the roadway to the left of the stage. Limited to only 6 Basecamp, each one can accommodate up to 10 people and includes a private 6m x 3m area with a 3m x 3m shade marquee, 10 chairs, a table and an esky. You'll also have access to dedicated toilets, plus the option to pre-order a beverage package so you can spend less time queueing and more time enjoying the festival.

Please note: every person, including children, requires a valid BDF BC ticket to enter this area.

General Admission (GA)

The majority of the venue is unreserved General Admission, accessible with either:

• A 3-Day Festival GA Pass, or
• A Single-Day GA Pass (Friday, Saturday, or Sunday).

Each Festival GA Pass includes unlimited re-entry to the Festival Entertainment Precinct plus free entry into:

• The Car & Bike Show 'n Shine
• The Sounds of Silence Silent Disco
• The Amazing Chase
• The Pedal to Punkah

These activities have limited capacity - so register early online to avoid missing out!

Youth & Child Passes

Every attendee, regardless of age, must hold a valid ticket to enter the Festival Precinct.

To comply with our liquor licence and for everyone's safety:

• YOUTH GA PASS (15-17 years) - Available as 3-day or 1-day passes. At booking, the youth must provide a parent/guardian's name and contact details, and show photo ID when collecting their wristband.
• CHILD GA PASS (0-14 years) - Free, but still required for entry as all patrons count toward our total capacity. Register early to secure your child's ticket.
• As the Festival is a licensed venue, all under-18 patrons must be accompanied by a responsible adult each time they enter.

NEW FOR 2027 - REGIONAL DAY TRIPPER BUSES! 🚌

Leave the car at home and let us get you to Brighter Days and back!

Our new Regional Day Tripper Buses will run return services from Albury, Wodonga, Wangaratta, Beechworth, Yackandandah, Myrtleford and Harrietville.

Sit back, enjoy the day and leave the driving to us.

Spots are strictly limited and we expect these to go fast - book your seat early!

On-Site Info

• No BYO alcohol - our fully stocked BDF Bars will keep you refreshed.
• BYO food is permitted, or enjoy the variety of Food Trucks and Retail Stalls on-site.
• Bag checks will be conducted by security at the Festival entrance.
• The precinct also features free kids' activities, amusements and rides, car & bike displays, and much more!

Get Ready for an Unforgettable Weekend

This year's music line-up is incredible and guaranteed to rock your socks off!

So gather your family and friends, pack your chair or secure your RS Pass, and get ready to make lasting memories - all while helping us support vital charities working to fight Epidermolysis Bullosa (EB) and Sudden Unexplained Death in Childhood (SUDC).

Together, we can help our charities help sick kids - and ultimately, find cures for these devastating childhood diseases.