Dark Days Bright Nights


Curated and presented by Paul from Persistent Vision and Mike from Pg.99 / Pygmy Lush, DARK DAYS BRIGHT NIGHTS is a community focused festival celebrating DIY punk, hardcore, screamo, noise rock and outsider heavy music. Back for its second year, it will take place September 26-28, 2025 at Studio Two Three in Richmond, Virginia.

Pre-Fest Show: Thursday, September 25 @ Cobra Cabana
Inter Arma, Black Tusk, Private Hell, Copperhead, Ultimate Disaster
Proceeds from the door donated to HEAL Palestine
Tickets: $20 at door (this show not included in weekend pass)

Friday, September 26 @ Studio Two Three
109 W 15th Street, Richmond, VA
Doors at 7:00 pm
Uniform, Dazzling Killmen, Cherubs, Couch Slut, Crippling Alcoholism
Tickets: $25 advance / $28 door


Saturday, September 27 @ Studio Two Three
109 W 15th Street, Richmond, VA
Doors at 4:00 pm
City of Caterpillar, Sleepytime Trio, Frail, Ultra Dolphins, Habak, Sunrot, The Supervoid Choral Ensemble, Terror Cell
Tickets: $35 advance / $40 door

Sunday, September 28 @ Studio Two Three
109 W 15th Street, Richmond, VA
Doors at 4:00 pm
Reversal of Man, Iron Lung, Great Falls, Stress Positions, Ostraca,
Eye Flys, Quiet Fear, Slowhole
Tickets: $35 advance / $40 door


Single Day Tickets & Three Day Passes:
Friday Tickets - $25
Saturday Tickets - $35
Sunday Tickets - $35
Three Day Passes - $85 (includes Fri, Sat & Sun entry)

Interested in volunteering?
Please email us for information at darkdaysrva@gmail.com

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