August 7 @ 7:30 pm – 8:40 pm $44.90 Minerva Space Presented by KEG Touring Get Tickets A Bit Scared Blake Pavey rose to online fame at just 17 years old through his character based sketch comedy on TikTok. Since then, he has amassed over 1 Million followers across social media. He’s now converted his online presence onto the stage with some absolutely killer…
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13/12/2025 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm $45 Minerva Space Get Tickets Christmas Holiday Gala Get ready to sleigh this festive season with three of Australia’s sharpest comedic minds in one unmissable night of stand-up mayhem! Brett Blake Brett Blake brings his trademark mullet-powered chaos and high-octane storytelling that’ll have you laughing so hard you’ll spill your eggnog. Kirsty Webeck Kirsty Webeck – The reigning
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21/11/2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm $35 Minerva Space Presented by KEG Touring Get Tickets Ever wondered what teachers really think about you? Your kids and the education system? Come along to: The Parent Teacher Night You will enjoy an hour of brutally honest comedy, hosted by teacher Ben Knight. Ben is a Queensland teacher who made the move to Melbourne ten
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29/11/2025 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm $36.84 – $39.96 Presented by A-List Entertainment November 29 @ 8:00 pm – 9:30 pm $36.84 – $39.96 Minerva Space Get Tickets You May Be White, I May Be CrazyDaniel Muggleton is an Australian comedian in a tracksuit. His live shows frequently sell-out at comedy festivals around the world, have earned him numerous five-star reviews and a couple
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19/10/2025 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm $20 – $25 Minerva Space Get Tickets Thursday 16 October, Friday 17 October & Saturday 18 October at 7.30pm Saturday 18 October & Sunday 19 October at 2pm The Tony Award Winning Play by Yasmina Reza Directed by Ruby Abbott After the event of school yard bullying, four parents differing views may have just created cause for another
16/10/2025 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm $20 – $25 Minerva Space Get Tickets Thursday 16 October, Friday 17 October & Saturday 18 October at 7.30pm Saturday 18 October & Sunday 19 October at 2pm The Tony Award Winning Play by Yasmina Reza Directed by Ruby Abbott After the event of school yard bullying, four parents differing views may have just created cause for another
04/07/2025 @ 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm Minerva Space RSVP The Grand Unveiling of the Margaret Schofield OAM Memorial PianoBallarat 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
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22/06/2025 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm $10 – $25 Minerva Space Get Tickets Thursday 19 June, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts Directed by Matthew Henderson Nominated for the Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall
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21/06/2025 @ 2:00 pm – 5:00 pm $10 – $25 Minerva Space Get Tickets Thursday 19 June, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pm A Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry Nauffts Directed by Matthew Henderson Nominated for the Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play. Next Fall
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21/06/2025 @ 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm $10 – $25 Minerva Space Get Tickets Thursday 19 June, Friday 20 June & Saturday 21 June at 7pm Saturday 21 June & Sunday 22 June at 2pmA Tony Award Nominated Play by Geoffry NaufftsDirected by Matthew HendersonNominated for the Tony Award, Drama Desk Award, and Outer Critics Circle Award for Best Play.Next Fall is a moving and
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Fundraiser for Ballarat RSL & BMI
$33 per person
Minerva's Secrets Night Tours
Tue 19 May with special visit to Lantern Vaults
Tour 1 at 7pm – Tour 2 at 9pm.
Calling for Pre-loved books
These donation assist in our Library Fundraising Activities
We can take delivery during regular Library operating hours. See website footer.
Spring Season, History Talks:
Ballarat's Henry Lawson - The Dragon's Den - Gold! Gold! Gold!
Wed 3, 17 & 24 September, 5.30pm.
Bubbly on arrival featuring quality items from our Vintage Shop
Sunday 6 September at 2pm - Cost $65
The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2026 Calendar
Featuring illustrations from our Heritage Book Collection $40
Your gift will be tax-deductible this financial year if you make it before June 30.
Like many organisations the BMI faces significant funding challenges.
