Author Talk | J.S. Davidson ‘Hunted’ & ‘Tethered’

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

July 8 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm $11.78 TBA Get Tickets J.S. DavidsonHunted: The Aztec SagaIf one should fall, they each will fade...Tethered: The Aztec SagaDarkness will come, no one will evade... Hunted: The Aztec Saga | J. S. Davidson Tethered: The Aztec Saga | J. S. Davidson I don’t know how long I […]

$11.78

Author Talk | Ella Stone – ‘Breakfast With You’

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

July 8 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm $11.78 TBA Get Tickets Ella StoneBreakfast With You Breakfast WIth You | Ella Stone The plan is simple. Nicole will return to her hometown of Riverbanks for the funeral and provide a eulogy for a father she no longer knows.Afterwards, she will slip back to Sydney where […]

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Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

July 18 @ 12:30 pm - 3:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Open age sections including AMEB duet/trio and original song. Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place on Wadawurrung Country. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute acknowledges […]

$8 – $10

Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

July 18 @ 5:00 pm - 9:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Strut Your Stuff  Competitors sing two songs showcasing the best of their ability Solo and Accompanist - Dynamic duos working together to create unity Accompanist Masterclass with Daniel Tsujak - all invited to attend Tickets available at the door $10 Adult […]

$8 – $10

Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

July 19 @ 10:00 am - 9:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Senior Vocal Sections | 10am - 4pm A huge variety of mixed genres and incredible voices. Senior Vocal Sections | 5.30pm - 9.30pm The ultimate Stage and Screen Combo challenge Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss […]

$8 – $10

Royal South Street Society | Freemasons Vocal Schedule

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

July 20 @ 9:30 am - 8:00 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Vocal Sections 16yrs-18yrs | 9.30am - 4.30pm A wide variety of genres including VCE performance. Vocal Sections 16yrs-18yrs | 6pm - 8pm The ultimate Stage and Screen Combo challenge Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website […]

$8 – $10

Royal South Street Society | Schimmel Pianoforte Schedule

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

July 21 @ 9:15 am - 9:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Pianoforte 9yrs and under | 9.15am - 2.30pm A showcase of our youngest talent throughout the day. Pianoforte 12yrs and under | 3pm - 9.30pm Includes duets, trios, popular and classical. Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession […]

$8 – $10

Royal South Street Society | Schimmel Pianoforte Schedule

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

July 22 @ 9:15 am - 6:00 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Pianoforte 10yrs and under | 9.15am - 6pm A showcase of our youngest talent throughout the day. Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes […]

$8 – $10

Royal South Street Society | Schimmel Pianoforte Schedule

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

July 23 @ 9:15 am - 9:00 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Pianoforte Open Age | 9.15am - 2pmTop pianists competing for prizes in classical and popular.Pianoforte 14yrs and Under | 3pm - 9pmCompeting to win the aggregate prize. Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South […]

$8 – $10

Royal South Street Society | Schimmel Pianoforte Schedule

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

July 24 @ 9:15 am - 4:30 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Pianoforte 11yrs to 14yrs | 9.15am - 4.30pm A showcase of talent throughout the day. Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes place on […]

$8 – $10

Royal South Street Society | Schimmel Pianoforte Schedule

The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia

July 25 @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm $8 – $10 Minerva Space Program Pianoforte 19yrs and under | 11am - 4.30pm An impressive line up of talent throughout the day. Tickets available at the door $10 Adult - $8 Concession rsss website Royal South Street Society are a BMI Community Partner This event takes […]

$8 – $10

Tracey Lee Holmes: A Life Through Sport

Thu 4 September at 6pm

Dame Nellie Melba Birthday Celebration

  Performance – 18 May.

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The Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute 2025 Calendar

Featuring the BMI Image Collection | Now $20

Devonshire Tea & Fashion Parade

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

Christmas Holiday Closures | Library

Monday 23 December – Sunday 5 January

Dame Nellie Melba Birthday Celebration

  Performance – 18 May.

Australian Heritage Festival Events at the BMI

18 April to 18 May

Connections to War from a Ballarat Perspective

Wed 2-30 April, 5.30pm

Ballarat Heritage Festival Events at the BMI

16 to 25 May 

portrait of author with book cover

Australian Heritage Festival

Natasha Lester in conversation

1 May at 6pm

with Michael Robotham

 Wed 20 August at 6pm

guides dressed in period costum

Australian Heritage Festival

Minerva's Secrets

25 April – Tour 1 at 7.30pm – fully booked
Tour 2 at 9.30pm – still tickets. 

portrait of author with book cover

Australian Heritage Festival

Natasha Lester in conversation

1 May at 6pm

Ballarat Heritage Festival BMI Day Tours

Two tours  on 20 &  21 May 

 

with Nicole Alexander

28 May at 6pm

with Gail Holmes

 Wed 4 June at 6pm

with Kylie Ladd

 Wed 25 June at 6pm

Ballarat Pride Month

Events at BMI

The Month of June 

Ballarat Winter Festival

Events at BMI

5 July – 27 July 

BMI Fundraiser

Featuring:
The Hideaways,
The Harmonies &
Surf Shadows. 

2 course dinner & lots
of dancing