After Dark: The Last Hurrah – featuring 19Twenty
Please note: This event is now sold out
After Dark: The Last Hurrah is the ultimate send-off for the 2026 East Gippsland Winter Festival — a high-energy celebration to close out an incredible season in style. Taking over the Beer Garden at the Paynesville Hotel for one final night, this is your chance to gather, let loose, and go out with a bang.
Headlining the night are 19-Twenty — a band that hits the stage like a runaway freight train. Fusing blistering blues with roots grit, rock ’n’ roll swagger and foot-stomping rhythms, their live shows are loud, fast, and impossible to ignore. Renowned for their explosive performances, 19-Twenty turn every venue into a sweat-soaked, high-energy celebration, driven by thunderous grooves, scorching guitar work, and a relentless rhythm section that keeps crowds moving from first note to last. With appearances at major festivals across the country, they’ve built a reputation as one of Australia’s most electrifying live acts — and they’re built for moments exactly like this.
They’ll be joined by well-known local favourites Todd Cook & the Rufous Whistlers, along with the return of Anna Scionti, bringing her signature blend of blues, roots and rock back to East Gippsland.
Arrive early for a great feed – no doubt the smoker will be fired up, then settle in as the fire pits roar and the drinks flow. As the night builds, expect the dancefloor to fill, the energy to rise, and by the end, a crowd well and truly jumping.
Join us for the last hurrah at the Paynesville Hotel – a fitting finale to the 2026 East Gippsland Winter Festival, and one hell of a party!
This is an 18+ event. Valid ID required on entry. This is a licensed event and RSA applies. Strictly no BYO. No dogs please (service dogs ok).
BUS:
We have arranged a bus service from Lakes Entrance to Paynesville via pick ups in Swan Reach and Bairnsdale. Bus tickets are limited (21 seater bus) and need to be pre-booked. Book now to secure your seats!
Departure times:
6:00pm sharp – Central Hotel, Lakes Entrance – $60 return
6:20pm – Swan Reach Hotel – $50 return
6:45pm – Nicholson Street Mall, Bairnsdale – $40 return
Bairnsdale pick up will be alongside the Nicholson Street Mall (between Maharaja Palace and Bairnsdale Bakehouse) where Tastes of the World will be taking place from 4pm.
Bus will depart Paynesville Hotel at 11:30pm for the return trip. Don’t miss the bus!
Approximate return times:
11:50pm – Bairnsdale
12:10am – Swan Reach
12:30am – Lakes Entrance
