Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute

Royal South Street Society | Schimmel Pianoforte Schedule
2025-07-25 11:00 - 16:30, 2025-07-24 09:15 - 16:30, 2025-07-23 09:15 - 21:00, 2025-07-22 09:15 - 18:00, 2025-07-21 09:15 - 21:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia
Twilight Talks 2025, Season 5, Recent Years | Ballarat’s Her Majesty’s Reinvention, Presented by Richard Nicholson

November 19

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5:30 pm

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6:30 pm

Bar open at 5pm

$9.73 – $13.83

Humffray Room

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Her Majesty's Renovation

This talk will examine the recent renovation of Her Majesty’s Theatre and explore the challenges, rewards and outcomes for the community that accompany transformational change to a treasured Heritage Building in the heart of the City of Ballarat.

Speaker: Richard Nicholson

Richard Nicholson, Director, Nicholson Construction Richard is the fourth generation of the Nicholson family to serve on the board. Richard has been a Director since 1998 and is a qualified Civil Engineer specialising in structural engineering. Since joining Nicholson Construction, Richard has been pivotal in growing the company from a locally-based contracting firm in Ballarat, to a major commercial construction company completing projects across the State of Victoria. He is a proactive leader with a particular focus on corporate governance and risk management, and is committed to community engagement.

Community Bank Buninyong & District not only gives you access to award-winning financial products and services, we’re also committed to returning profits to our local communities.

This event is proudly supported by Community Bank Buninyong

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Tickets $9.73 BMI members & $13.83 general admittance, includes gst & bkg fee.

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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 A Clear Mind
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Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Winter Festival 22 July
2025-07-22 14:00 - 15:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule
2025-07-20 09:30 - 20:00, 2025-07-19 10:00 - 21:30, 2025-07-18 17:00 - 21:30, 2025-07-18 12:30 - 15:30 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

In Conversation with Irma Gold | This event has now been CANCELLED due to low ticket sales
2025-07-16 18:00 - 19:30 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Winter Festival 15 July
2025-07-15 14:00 - 15:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Andrew Hamilton | Jokes about the time I went to Prison
2025-07-11 19:30 - 21:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Ballarat Film Society | Sweet As
2025-07-10 19:30 - 21:00 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

In Conversation with Matthew Spencer
2025-07-09 18:00 - 19:30 | BMI – Humffray Room, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Author Talk | Ella Stone - 'Breakfast With You' | Now CANCELLED
2025-07-08 18:00 - 19:30 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Author Talk | J.S. Davidson 'Hunted' & 'Tethered' | Now CANCELLED
2025-07-08 15:00 - 16:30 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350, Australia

Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute | Ballarat Winter Festival 8 July
2025-07-08 14:00 - 15:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

Royal South Street Society | Margaret Schofield OAM | Memorial Grand Piano Unveiling
2025-07-04 17:30 - 19:00 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350

Kadampa Meditation Series | Meditations for Relaxation
2025-07-02 19:00 - 20:00, 2025-06-25 19:00 - 20:00 | Lending Library, Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, 3350, Australia

The Australian Barbra Streisand Show | Featuring Rachael Grace
2025-06-29 14:00 - 16:30 | The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 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 | BMI – Minerva Space, 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, 3350
