Winter is coming. Embrace the darkness.
Celebrating dark beer, live music, and all things dark and decadent, Darker Days is the coolest way to warm up this winter.
We set the night alight on Saturday, June 21, 2025.
FEAT. BRITISH INDIA.
Get ready for 10+ hours of non-stop music featuring:
HASSALL
WILD GLORIOSA
PATRICK WILSON
LIV CARTLEDGE
DJ ZABI
Beer.
Darker Days is your gateway to the boldest, most innovative craft breweries from near and far. Think festival-exclusive collabs, one-off releases, and brews that celebrate all things dark, rich, and delicious. This is where the true flavour hunters gather.
Boatrocker is renowned for its boundary-pushing brews, ranging from tart Australian Wild Ales to robust barrel-aged imperial stouts like the award-winning Ramjet. Expect Boatrocker to be serving up their specialty dark brews, including rich stouts and barrel-aged beauties.
Stomping Ground, the legends from Collingwood, are all about bringing people together over a cracking beer. With a lineup that ranges from easy-going sippers to bold, award-winning brews for the adventurous — there’s something for everyone. We can’t wait to see what they bring to Darker Days this year!
Seeker Brewing (NSW) thrives on loud music, epic surf, and the spirit of adventure. Their beers are crafted to elevate every moment—perfect for unwinding after the ride or sharing stories with mates. Each sip turns good times into unforgettable ones.
Urbanaut Brewing Co, straight outta Tāmaki Makaurau, Aotearoa NZ, is bringing the flavour! Get ready for fruited hazy IPAs, wild NZ-inspired sours, decadent dessert brews, and the legendary core range that put them on the map.
Dark beer, no fear! Your host brewery will be pouring all your faves like vintage Stubborn, Affogato Stout and other decadent treats.
Love local? So do we! The High Country Brewery Trail Bar is your go-to spot serving up the best brews from your favourite North East Victorian breweries.
Spirits. Wine. Cider.
Taste the flavour of our region with cider, spirits and cocktails from some of the High Country’s best known producers.
Darker Days and Hot Mulled Cider by Alpine Cider is a match made in heaven!
Yackandandah’s Backwoods Distilling are heading our way with their beloved whiskies, gins and, of course, Hot Toddies!
Our local friends from Reed & Co will be pouring their infamous G&Ts, gin cocktails, Dark Nights and more!
ALPINE CIDER
BACKWOODS DISTILLING
REED & CO DISTILLERY
Food.
Pair your rich, dark beer with a soul-warming feast from our festival food vans—serving up smoky, hearty, and indulgent eats to keep the cold at bay!
FOR THE KIDS.
