Events, Festivals, Exhibitions, Workshops and More
A little taste of the events, initiatives, activities and happenings in our creative city. We’re interested to hear from you if you’re running a creative event, workshop, activity or initiative. If you want to see your event here, fill in this form and we’ll review it.
Put in what you’re looking for, and we’ll see if we’ve got it going on.
Ballarat’s Sturt Street Gallery is offering workshops in 2021.
They include:
Graphite & charcoal drawing classes, 14 Jan - 18 Mar
Pastel artwork classes - 11 Mar - 26 April
Watercolour, paint and ink - 27 April - 16 June
Cost - $25 each 2 hour class.
For bookings and more details contact Juli at sturtgallery@posyt.com
The newest local theatre company on the block, LadderFrame Theatre, is excited to debut its very first original show, "Big Women".
Learn, shop, and create with us over three huge days! Check this space for Classes, Chats, Exhibitor Highlights, prizes, parking, and more!
Book your ticket in advance.
How do I get a gig? It's one of the biggest questions emerging musicians ask.
Do I need an agent? What is the live music scene like after COVID lockdowns? Is it tougher to get a gig on a regional stage, or should I just head to the city? How do I advocate for myself? Isn't the music scene just 'who you know'?
Come join Harry Quail and his 6-piece Jazz collective for a fantastic evening of live music at the Main Bar. Featuring some of Australia's finest up-and-coming musicians, this band will be presenting an array of classic jazz repertoire from the likes of Miles Davis, Joe Henderson and Herbie Hancock.
Seated show on our Outdoor Stage at The Main Bar (weather permitting)
With restrictions easing in regional Victoria, a group of intrepid regulars are braving the elements to meet up in-person each week to write, talk about writing, and generally encourage each other.
The Shorts have long been a staple at The Eastern and we are proud to present them in the humble Eastern Shanty. Come party one more time!
With special guests - Shadow League
60 Capacity Max! Message this number to book your seat or table - 0483809906
Tix - $10
With restrictions easing in regional Victoria, a group of intrepid regulars are braving the elements to meet up in-person each week to write, talk about writing, and generally encourage each other.
A golden opportunity to witness an intimate show of Piano Bar classics performed by our piano men and a guest vocalist. Hot canapés and antipasto boards by SteamPocket are included and drinks are at bar prices for two glorious, exclusive hours of wining, dining and requests. We offer 2 sessions per night - 6-8pm and 8:30-10:30pm. We can’t wait to see you!
A unique and fun PAINTING EXPERIENCE at the George!
Create your very own piece of Art, no painting experience required!
$55pp - Book now.
A golden opportunity to witness an intimate show of Piano Bar classics performed by our piano men and a guest vocalist. Hot canapés and antipasto boards by SteamPocket are included and drinks are at bar prices for two glorious, exclusive hours of wining, dining and requests. We offer 2 sessions per night - 6-8pm and 8:30-10:30pm. We can’t wait to see you!
A golden opportunity to witness an intimate show of Piano Bar classics performed by our piano men and a guest vocalist. Hot canapés and antipasto boards by SteamPocket are included and drinks are at bar prices for two glorious, exclusive hours of wining, dining and requests. We offer 2 sessions per night - 6-8pm and 8:30-10:30pm. We can’t wait to see you!
Mick Thomas’ Roving Commissioners are itching to GET OUT AND PLAY some ACTUAL SHOWS.
Tickets via eventbrite.
A golden opportunity to witness an intimate show of Piano Bar classics performed by our piano men and a guest vocalist. Hot canapés and antipasto boards by SteamPocket are included and drinks are at bar prices for two glorious, exclusive hours of wining, dining and requests. We offer 2 sessions per night - 6-8pm and 8:30-10:30pm. We can’t wait to see you!
With restrictions easing in regional Victoria, a group of intrepid regulars are braving the elements to meet up in-person each week to write, talk about writing, and generally encourage each other.
A golden opportunity to witness an intimate show of Piano Bar classics performed by our piano men and a guest vocalist. Hot canapés and antipasto boards by SteamPocket are included and drinks are at bar prices for two glorious, exclusive hours of wining, dining and requests. We offer 2 sessions per night - 6-8pm and 8:30-10:30pm. We can’t wait to see you!
Ever been to a surround sound bowling show? We haven’t either so we’re doing one, come sit and watch acts roll out from every lane in the original ‘80s Ballarat Bowls. Hot chips and slushies all round Be_Hear/Now. with some rock n bowl bands, drag queens, Devil Goats String Band and the local hip hop crew Exist Dance … see you in lane 7.
/ Ruben Riley Band
/ Honey Hunter
/ Devil Goat String Family Band
/ Hip Hop Existence (dance)
/ Bronwyn Blaiklock (spoken word)
/ Elektra lite (drag queen)
/ DJ Ramdaddy
A golden opportunity to witness an intimate show of Piano Bar classics performed by our piano men and a guest vocalist. Hot canapés and antipasto boards by SteamPocket are included and drinks are at bar prices for two glorious, exclusive hours of wining, dining and requests. We offer 2 sessions per night - 6-8pm and 8:30-10:30pm. We can’t wait to see you!
With restrictions easing in regional Victoria, a group of intrepid regulars are braving the elements to meet up in-person each week to write, talk about writing, and generally encourage each other.
Memento is an exhibition of artworks created by second year Arts Academy students from Federation University.
The students created artworks in response the impact of COVID on their year, a theme we can all relate to.
A golden opportunity to witness an intimate show of Piano Bar classics performed by our piano men and a guest vocalist. Hot canapés and antipasto boards by SteamPocket are included and drinks are at bar prices for two glorious, exclusive hours of wining, dining and requests. We offer 2 sessions per night - 6-8pm and 8:30-10:30pm. We can’t wait to see you!
A golden opportunity to witness an intimate show of Piano Bar classics performed by our piano men and a guest vocalist. Hot canapés and antipasto boards by SteamPocket are included and drinks are at bar prices for two glorious, exclusive hours of wining, dining and requests. We offer 2 sessions per night - 6-8pm and 8:30-10:30pm. We can’t wait to see you!
There has always been the ether of Stan and his timeless songwriting in Ballarat, but now he is a bonafide Ballaratian.
With special guest - Nick Harty
60 Capacity Max! Message this number to book your seat or table - 0483809906
Tix - $15
With restrictions easing in regional Victoria, a group of intrepid regulars are braving the elements to meet up in-person each week to write, talk about writing, and generally encourage each other.
Join together with a friend or join with one of the PluginHUMAN artists and help create an experimental online artwork.
[ i miss your touch ] responds to people’s movement. PluginHUMAN affect and animate participants’ live video streams, creating a live interactive online artwork. [ i miss your touch ] can make two people feel as if they are together in one space dancing and making art. People instantly see the creative effects of their movements and interactions.
Book your spot for a session and be in the draw to get a ticket to Be_Hear/Now music and art festival in November. Bookings essential.
Join together with a friend or join with one of the PluginHUMAN artists and help create an experimental online artwork.
[ i miss your touch ] responds to people’s movement. PluginHUMAN affect and animate participants’ live video streams, creating a live interactive online artwork. [ i miss your touch ] can make two people feel as if they are together in one space dancing and making art. People instantly see the creative effects of their movements and interactions.
Book your spot for a session and be in the draw to get a ticket to Be_Hear/Now music and art festival in November. Bookings essential.
An exhibition of local Ballarat craft creatives and the items made during isolation.
Displayed items will be available for purchase. A fantastic opportunity to add a wonderful, hand made item into your collection.
Isol-Aid is coming to Ballarat! The award winning online music festival and gathering space will feature local Ballarat performers. Each artist will play a 20-minute set, streamed live via their Instagram accounts. At the end of their set, each musician will tag-team the next artist to play, sending fans down a rabbit hole of new music discovery, community, and good feels.
Line-up announced.
Featured artworks of SHAC are now on display at the old Butchers Shop in Soldiers Hill, corner of Neil and Seymour Street. This historic building is wonderfully located on the fringe of the CBD and is an easy walk to view the art works within the windows.
The building is approx. 100 years old and owned by Julie Bennett. The former Paterson's Butchers is one of the many examples of preserved shop houses that were once home to local businesses.
Drop by Unicorn Lane and check out the photography exhibition, The Ineffable by 17 year old, Charlotte Grimes.
aturday night’s more than alright! Our Piano men and guest vocalists will be taking your song requests all night long, while we safely wine and dine you and your guests via table service.
Tickets for section 1 include entry where our new snack menu and drinks are available at bar prices.
Doors open at 6:30pm, all guests must be in by 7:30pm and the night ends at 10:30pm. The kitchen will be open until 8:30pm.
Book your ticket now.
aturday night’s more than alright! Our Piano men and guest vocalists will be taking your song requests all night long, while we safely wine and dine you and your guests via table service.
Tickets for section 1 include entry where our new snack menu and drinks are available at bar prices.
Doors open at 6:30pm, all guests must be in by 7:30pm and the night ends at 10:30pm. The kitchen will be open until 8:30pm.
Book your ticket now.
Afternoon of live music - online/offline - TBC
See website for full line up.
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