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Bijou Theatre at Beechworth Asylum

Come and enjoy this book/pop culture festival in the buildings of Mayday Hills, a former 1800s psychiatric facility in Beechworth. There will be a feature film night (horror, of course), a ghost story competition, book sales and author signings, table-top gaming, pop culture/collectable sales, rare books, history tours and ghost tours. Hot/cold food and drinks are available onsite.
Rear of admin
Stage
Panel on stage
Stall in trading area
Stall in trading area
When
26 October, 2025
Venue
Bijou Theatre at Beechworth Asylum
Location and Directions22 Kurrajong Way Beechworth Victoria 3747 Australia
All tickets
$0 to $25
Free entry to the main festival on Saturday and Sunday. Friday night - Mayday Short Horror Film Competition - $25 pre-booked $30 at door. Saturday night - Mayday Ghost Story Competition - $10 pre-booked $15 at door.
Product Types
  • Festivals and Celebrations
Facilities
  • Cafe
  • Carpark
  • Coach Parking
  • Family Friendly
  • Kiosk
  • Public Toilet
  • Shop / Gift Shop
Accessibility
  • Actively welcomes people with access needs.
Accessibility Information
  • 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)
  • Caters for people who are blind or have vision loss.
  • 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)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
Dates
  • Sunday 26 October, 2025 - Confirmed Event
  • Friday 23 October, 2026 - Confirmed Event
  • Saturday 24 October, 202610:30 - 21:00Confirmed Event
  • Sunday 25 October, 2026 - Confirmed Event
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