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Secure Your Spot… Before It’s Too Late!

Whether you’re here for the scares, the shopping, or the community, there’s something for every horror fan.

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Australia’s Only Horror Pop-Culture Festival

The last weekend of each October, inside Beechworth’s haunted 1800s asylum, AsylumFest brings horror, oddities, and the macabre to life. 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.
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NEXT FESTIVAL: OCT 24/25/26 2025

What awaits you at aslyumfest

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Horror Film Screenings & Q&A Panels

Catch exclusive indie horror films, cult classics, and behind-the-scenes talks from filmmakers and creators.

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Traders & Oddities Market

Discover one-of-a-kind collectibles, vintage horror merch, handcrafted oddities, and limited-edition festival exclusives.

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Creative Workshops & Guest-Led Events

Ever wanted to create your own horror props, learn SFX makeup, or master the art of writing horror? Our workshops are led by industry pros and cult creators.

Traders & Oddities Market

Discover one-of-a-kind collectibles, vintage horror merch, handcrafted oddities, and limited-edition festival exclusives.

Asylumfest owner Geoff at his stall selling love death and robot anthologies snafu books a
trader at the event selling books and other games.webp
trader at aslyumfest with a variety of oddities and items for sale.webp
guest speaker delivering workshop in the theatre.webp

Creative Workshops & Guest-Led Events

Ever wanted to create your own horror props, learn SFX makeup, or master the art of writing horror? Our workshops are led by industry pros and cult creators.

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Paranormal & Immersive Experiences

Step into the asylum’s eerie halls with ghost tours, interactive paranormal tours, and the spine-tingling ghost story competition.

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Horror Film Screenings & Q&A Panels

Catch exclusive indie horror films, cult classics, and behind-the-scenes talks from filmmakers and creators.

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Dine & Stay in Haunted Beechworth

Turn your festival visit into a full weekend experience. We’ve partnered with local hotels, pubs, and B&Bs to offer eerie dining and haunted accommodation options.

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Join the Horde: Stay Updated

We make it our priority to keep you all updated on the new developments leading up to the fest.

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Ghost tours and spine tingling story telling groups black and white.webp

Paranormal & Immersive Experiences

Catch exclusive indie horror films, cult classics, and behind-the-scenes talks from filmmakers and creators.

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