24th July - 1st August
Everything happening across Bright this winter - from local business events to special offers and pop-ups
Local Events + Offers
The Wandi Pub
Xmas in July Special
Enjoy festive food at the Wandi Pub, to embrace the cool of winter! With live music, a raffle, prize giveaways and more, it's the perfect opportunity to celebrate Christmas in July
July 25th, 5pm - Late
Making Spirits Bright
Garland Masterclass
Join the amazing Shaz and Amanda, and learn the tricks of the trade! Learn professional styling tricks, ask questions, and watch an amazing garland come to life!
July 31st, 6.30pm - 8pm
Bowerbird Bright
Winter at Home
Enjoy drinks and nibbles while receiving styling tips from Lenore, to help make your home warm and cosy for winter! All attendees will receive a gift bag, and the opportunity to shop at leisure
July 31st, 5.30pm - 7.30pm
Star Road Trader
Winter Style After Dark
Be inspired by Star Road Trader's Winter Edit, featuring the seasons most coveted pieces. Experience exclusive after hours shopping in a relaxed atmosphere.
July 24th, 5.30pm - 8pm
Silver Seed + Bright Eclectic
Jewellery Workshop
Join self-taught silversmith Lisa for an intimate jewellery making workshop right here in Bright, and walk away wearing something made with your own hands!
July 28th, 6pm - 8.30pm
Porepunkah Pub
Xmas in July Dinner
Embrace the winter season with a Christmas roast lunch and dinner! But that's not all! Throughout the festival the bar will be serving festive drinks and cocktail specials
July 26th
Bright Brewery
Yeti Winter Wonderland
The Yeti has arrived at Bright Brewery! Whether you’re chasing dark beers, delicious winter eats, family fun or cosy après vibes, the Yeti’s got something to share with everyone.
July 24th - August 1st
Diann Talbot - Local Historian
Lantern Walk
Join local historian Diann Talbot on a one-hour twilight lantern walk through the town's gold rush days, past the old buildings that still hold their stories.
July 24th, 5.30pm - 6.30pm
The Bright Art Gallery
Winter Exhibition
Explore the work of local artists, through three simultaneous exhibitions. Winter focused, and featuring everything from paintings to 3D work, there's something for all!Â
June 27th - August 3rd
Alpine Light Gallery
Winter Showcase
A curated exhibition of Winter photographs of everywhere from Mt Buffalo to New Zealand and Iceland, curated by local award-winning photographers Matt and Mieke.
July 24th, 4.30pm - 7pm
Beautiful in Bright Hair Studio
Hair Masterclass
Join a hands-on hair-styling masterclass, and learn to create salon quality looks in the comfort of your home. Enjoy a glass of wine on arrival, and say goodbye to winter beanie hair!
July 25th, 2.30pm - 4pm
Comedy Night
Bright Courthouse Theatre
'A city slicker and a mountain man walk into a courthouse...' Two different blokes with two very different stories, laugh the night away with David Quirk and Alan Owen-Jones
July 25th, 7.30pm - Late
The Riverdeck Kitchen
Winter High Tea
Enjoy a traditional high tea this winter, with a selection of sweet and savoury delights, bottomless tea and coffee, and the option for sparkling wine! Its the perfect winter treat!
July 25th - August 1st
Be Someone's Rock
Energy + Spirit Session
The perfect way to slow down, tune in and embrace a little winter magic! A range of Energy & Spirit Sessions will be on offer, including aura readings, chakra balancing and more!
July 24th, 4.30pm - 9pm
The Star Hotel
Winter Warmer Trivia
Spend the night testing your trivia knowledge with Wayneo the icy-cold quizmaster; for only $5pp, the winner takes the lot! Bookings are essential.
August 1st, 5.30pm -Â
The Star Hotel
Aprés-Ski Happy Hour
Don your best aprés-ski wear, and enjoy mulled wine in the warmth of the Star Hotel. With a special 2 for 1 mulled wine deal, its the perfect way to prepare for a night of shopping!
July 24th, 4pm - 5pm
Sun Cinema Bright
Frozen Sing-along
A Bright Winter Festival special, Sun Cinema is showing a special screening of Disney's Frozen! Sing along with your favourite songs, and get in the festival spirit!
July 26th, 10.30amÂ
Love Actually
Sun Cinema Bright
A Bright Winter Festival special, Sun Cinema is showing a special screening of festive film Love Actually! The perfect night out, get in the festive spirit and enjoy a glass of wine!
July 29th, 7pm
Making Spirits Bright
Christmas in July
Celebrate the launch of Christmas 2026 with Making Spirits Bright. With stunning Christmas ranges and their Christmas in July Sale, it's not to be missed!
July 24th - 26th
The Alpine Hotel Bright
Christmas Dinner
Embrace the cool this winter with a delicious three course meal at the Alpine. Engage in Christmas trivia and games, all while wearing your ugly Christmas sweater!
July 25thÂ