Bright Winter Festival 2026
Highlights
- Experience the enchanting glow of Barnard Street transformed into a winter wonderland with live music and fire pits.
- Join families for a dedicated Fun Day filled with activities that entertain children and create lasting memories.
- Savour the local flavours from food trucks while enjoying late-night shopping from Bright's vibrant retailers.
- Celebrate community spirit at the spectacular Winter Ball, a stylish finale that brings everyone together in joy.
Nestled in the heart of Victoria’s High Country, the picturesque town of Bright comes alive in winter with the return of the Bright Winter Festival.
Surrounded by alpine landscapes and set along the beautiful Ovens River, Bright offers the perfect backdrop to celebrate the magic of the cooler months. Across the festival, visitors are invited to experience the warmth and charm of this vibrant town through a series of events designed for all ages.
The much-loved Winter in the Village shopping night transforms Barnard Street into a glowing winter wonderland, complete with string-lit streets, roaring fire pits, live music, carollers, food trucks and late-night shopping. Local retailers open their doors with special offers, creating a lively yet intimate atmosphere.
Families can enjoy a dedicated Family Fun Day on Saturday, packed with activities and entertainment for children, while a range of pop-up events and experiences hosted by local businesses take place throughout the festival period.
The celebrations culminate in a spectacular Winter Ball the following weekend, offering a memorable finale filled with music, style and community spirit.
From shopping and dining to music and family fun, the Bright Winter Festival is a celebration of the unique beauty of Bright in winter.
Join the festivities and shop, sip, eat and gather in one of Victoria’s most charming alpine towns.
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Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Communication
Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)
- Uses Plain English / easy read signage and information (includes menus and emergency information)
Physical – Mobility
Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)
- Grab rails in the bathroom
- Seating in common areas including reception area
Physical – Wheelchair
Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
- Step free outdoor pathways (includes picnic areas, barbecues and shelters)
- An accessible public toilet which is unlocked.
- At least one wheelchair accessible parking space with wheelchair accessible signage clearly displayed (International standards are 3200mm wide x 2500 mm high).
Allergies and intolerances
Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
- Modify their cooking and cleaning practices to cater for people with food allergies or chemical intolerances (could include menus with meals free from: nuts, dairy, seafood, eggs, gluten etc).
- Staff are trained to respond to allergic reactions.
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