Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

The Australian Barbra Streisand Show | Featuring Rachael Grace
2025-06-29 14:00 - 16:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia
Royal South Street Society | Margaret Schofield OAM | Memorial Grand Piano Unveiling

July 4

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5:30 pm

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7:00 pm

Minerva Space

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The Grand Unveiling of the Margaret Schofield OAM Memorial Piano Ballarat is set to welcome a world-class musical treasure as the Royal South Street Society (RSSS) announces the arrival of a Schimmel Konzert Grand K195 piano, marking a major milestone in the city’s artistic legacy. YOU can contribute by purchasing a key in your name, or in the name of a loved one or business. Help bring this magnificent instrument to Ballarat and ensure its music is heard for generations to come. To find out more, click on ‘Support’ link.

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Royal South Street Society

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This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute acknowledges the Wadawurrung People of the Kulin Nation as the first inhabitants and Traditional Custodians of the lands where we work, learn and create. Always Was, Always Will Be, Aboriginal Land.

Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for Relaxation
2025-06-25 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

In Conversation with Kylie Ladd | This event has now been CANCELLED
2025-06-25 18:00 - 19:30 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

'Next Fall', A Ballarat National Theatre Production
2025-06-22 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-21 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-21 14:00 - 17:00, 2025-06-20 19:00 - 22:00, 2025-06-19 19:00 - 22:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Ballarat Film Society | La Chimera
2025-06-12 19:30 - 21:00 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Kadampa Meditation Series | Healthy Habits for A Happy Mind
2025-06-11 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-04 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-28 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-05-21 19:00 - 20:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

In Conversation with Gail Holmes
2025-06-04 18:00 - 19:30 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Series
2025-06-03 14:00 - 2025-07-01 15:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Ballart Pride Market 2025
2025-06-01 09:45 - 15:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Sweet Mona's Choir | On Tour: Let the Good Times Roll CD Launch
2025-05-31 19:00 - 21:45 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Winter Book Sale | Stockpile your winter reading
2025-05-31 10:00 - 2025-06-01 14:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Ivan Aristeguieta: All Bangers No Mash
2025-05-29 19:00 - 20:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

In Conversation with Nicole Alexander
2025-05-28 18:00 - 19:30 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Sweet Sounds for the Otways
2025-05-25 14:00 - 17:30 | VIC

Wizard Oil and Wonders: Frank Weston the Wizard Oil Prince
2025-05-24 20:00 - 21:00 | VIC

Open House Melbourne Presents, Heritage Conversations: A Life in photos - John Gollings
2025-05-24 15:00 - 16:30 | VIC

The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins
2025-05-24 10:00 - 12:20 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Whispers from the Garden | In Partnership with Friends of Ballarat Botanical Gardens Inc.
2025-05-24 10:00 - 11:00 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown
2025-05-23 20:30 - 22:45 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Blazing Saddles
2025-05-23 18:30 - 20:15 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Tour 3
2025-05-21 11:00 - 12:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Tour 2
2025-05-20 14:00 - 15:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia
