Big Women | Presented by LadderFrame Theatre

BMI - Multiple Spaces 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

The newest local theatre company on the block, LadderFrame Theatre, is excited to show it's well received original show - Big Women. Under the guise of creative director Zara Wilson-Boyle and music director Chiara Angeli, the show has been constructed using influences of Physical Theatre and Verbatim Theatre; its script composed of real words spoken […]

MICF Class Clowns | Ballarat Heat

BMI - Multiple Spaces 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

The search is on for Australia’s funniest teens! This event is your opportunity to be in the live audience at the Ballarat Heat of Class Clowns, and to see some up-and-coming comedians perfect their craft! Melbourne International Comedy Festival's one-of-a-kind national comedy competition for young people is now happening. Class Clowns aims to inspire, engage […]

Keep the Circle Unbroken – Ballarat

BMI - Multiple Spaces 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

Keep The Circle Unbroken features an incredible line-up of Australian musicians performing on a new album of the same name. Keep The Circle Unbroken is a series of concerts to be presented across Victoria's iconic regional towns this March featuring an incredible line-up of Australian musicians spanning two generations performing songs inspired by the Nitty […]

Rock Ballarat Burlesque Showcase

BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

Rock Ballarat brings the best of Australia's Burlesque Elite to the stage with the wonderful, witty, wine-loving Tash York as your MC for the evening. Tash will lead you through a night of fabulous performances by the amazing collective of Kitty Obsidian, Dolores Daiquiri, Azcadelia Ferri Maya and Rosie Roulette. You will be enchanted, teased […]

Christmas Holiday Closures | Library

Monday 23 December – Sunday 5 January

Devonshire Tea & Fashion Parade

Bubbly on arrival & Featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop | $60

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2025 Calendar

Featuring the BMI Image Collection | $40

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The Harmonies &
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2 course dinner & lots
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