Brighter Days Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

Brighter Days Festival is three days of family-friendly fundraising fun held annually in the Victorian township of Bright, on the March Labour Day weekend.
wide shot of the stage and crowd at night
Harley parked in front of the church in the Main Street of Bright
car show and shine in Bright Main Street
Boy having his face painted like a tiger
Pony rides with the big screen in the background showing a kids movie
Thirsty Merc wow the crowd at the 2019 Brighter Days Festival
Daytime photo of the crowd in front of the Brighter Days Stage
Screamin' Eagles having fun on stage
Chairs all set up at main stage 2019
Welcome to Brighter Days main stage with crowd
The Festival draws on the amazing local Bright community along with the passionate broader Brighter Days Community for goodwill and support and is run by a not-for-profit foundation dedicated to raising money for children's charities.

All ages are covered for the festival and with events on all weekend, there is something for everyone.

Live entertainment will feature the best Australia has to offer with past performers such as James Reyne, Kate Ceberano, Jon Stevens, Daryl Braithwaite, Ross Wilson, Chocolate Starfish, Thirsty Merc, Screamin' Eagles, Russell Morris, Joe Camilleri, Casey Barnes, Reece Mastin, Brian Cadd, Moving Pictures, Pseudo Echo - along with many more.

The festival is packed with activities, such as an all ages silent disco, the Cooper card run, cruise for a cure, a showcase of talented musicians, the bike and car show 'n' shine, the Amazing Chase and the family bike ride.

Please note this is aticketed event. Please refer to the website for more information.

Information

Website

www.brighterdays.org.au

Address

Coronation Avenue, Bright, Victoria, 3741

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