Inside Beechworth’s haunted 1800s asylum, AsylumFest brings horror, oddities, and the macabre to life.
Come and enjoy Australia’s only horror book and pop culture festival in the buildings of Mayday Hills asylum, a former 1800s psychiatric facility in Beechworth.
Whether you’re a horror fanatic, a collector of the strange, or just seeking a weekend of eerie excitement, you’re in the right place.
The program boasts a range of spooky offerings, including 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.
AsylumFest – Mayday Hills asylum
- When: October 24-26
- Where: Mayday Hills, Beechworth
- Tickets: here
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But when the producer demands darker, more extreme content, their pranks take a horrifying turn into reality.
Catch exclusive indie horror films, cult classics, and behind-the-scenes talks from filmmakers and creators – including one of the movie effects team from Scare Campaign, a film shot and set in Mayday Hills asylum.
Brave the paranormal and immersive experiences and step into the asylum’s eerie halls with ghost tours, interactive paranormal tours, and the spine-tingling ghost story competition.
Ever wanted to create your own horror props, learn SFX makeup, or master the art of writing horror? AsylumFest’s workshops are led by industry pros and cult creators.
Step beyond the veil and into the haunted halls of the Olivene High Security Ward, where creativity meets the macabre.
AsylumFest’s exclusive workshops offer a rare chance to learn from masters of horror and speculative fiction, guiding you through the eerie corridors of storytelling like never before.
Plus, discover one-of-a-kind collectibles, vintage horror merch, handcrafted oddities, and limited-edition festival exclusives at the traders and oddities market, free to enter!
Find out more here.
