Never been to Piano Bar on a Saturday night?
Here's the thing, it all starts with the Piano Man.
From the moment you walk in, it's all about the music. Requests start flowing, the room starts to connect, and what begins as a relaxed dinner quickly turns into a full venue singing along like you've all known each other for years.
Settle in with a drink and dinner, and throw in your favourite songs early. Whether it's something nostalgic, something cheeky, or something you didn't think anyone else would know, this is where it hits different.
As the night builds, the energy shifts. The queens hit the stage, the crowd gets louder, and before you know it the tables are gone and the whole room becomes one big dance floor.
Wrap up the night under the confetti canon and watch sparks of joy fly across the room. Be sure to grab a complimentary bottle of water on your way out.
And that's the magic of a Saturday at Piano Bar, it's not forced, it just happens.
The Creswick Theatre Company presents another Shot in the Dark Murder Mystery with Salem Witches this Halloween.
The year is 1692 and Salem Village is in the midst of the most famous witch hunt in American history. This murder mystery uses incidents from the Salem Witch hunt, with information from the trial manuscripts and names of real people as characters.
Suddenly, the witch hunt takes a far more perilous turn for those imprisoned. The format is a murder mingle mystery where you get to investigate and interrogate the selected suspects to find out who the guilty party is.
Table seating, bring along some snacks to share and the Courthouse Theatre Bar will be open.
After multiple sold-out seasons, Songs from the Canyon returns for a special run of shows across Victoria this October with new songs added for 2026.
Journey back to Laurel Canyon in the 1960s and 70s - a creative haven in the Hollywood Hills where artists like Joni Mitchell, Crosby Stills Nash and Young, Carole King, Mamas and Papas, and The Doors redefined popular music. Through beautifully crafted performances, Songs from the Canyon captures the spirit of this golden era, where rich harmonies and heartfelt storytelling shaped a generation.
This beloved production brings together an extraordinary ensemble of Australian musicians, including Husky Gawenda, Dan Kelly, Charm of Finches, Alma Zygier, Stephen Grady and Dan Challis, to celebrate one of the most influential musical movements of all time.
Don't miss this captivating celebration of music, culture and connection.
Every Saturday night you can join the team at Hop to finish off your night with live music from a variety of bands that are guaranteed to get you on your feet.
Join Hop Temple each Sunday as Australian artists take the stage with original and blues covers, all while you explore their lineup of over 200 craft beers.
The kitchen team will be serving up smoked barbecue classics from brisket and sausage to pulled pork and wings.
Following his sold-out 2026 arena tour, Guy is bringing the 100 X Around Australia Tour to Ballarat for one night.
Backed by his full band, experience every note, every story and every hit, from Like It Like That and Choir to Battle Scars, in a truly intimate setting that puts you just metres from the stage. This is live music the way it's meant to be experienced: powerful, personal and right in front of you.
Plus $1 from every ticket supports The Sebastian Foundation, helping improve youth mental health across Australia.
Anh Do's bestselling book, The Happiest Refugee, has made readers laugh and cry.
His stage show takes it a step further, combining stand-up comedy with real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story.
Following an epic run across the country on their Ivy and the Big Apples 30th Anniversary Tour, legendary trio Spiderbait have announced they are coming to Civic Hall Ballarat with special guest, Custard and local support from Velora.
At the peak of their powers and in the finest form of their celebrated career, Spiderbait's 30th Anniversary Encore Shows will see the band perform their iconic 1996 album Ivy and the Big Apples in full, alongside songs from their extensive catalogue.
If you love music, don't miss the greatest rock show of the year when Spiderbait and Custard come to town.
Starting in 2018, Women of Wit tours Victoria showcasing the best new, emerging and established women in stand-up comedy.
In 2026, they're teaming up for a night filled with laughs and joy at the Ballarat Performing Arts Centre.
The Women of Wit show this year in Ballarat will include Tor Snyder, Ciara Murphy, Mel McGlensey and the headliner Claire Hooper, with more comedians on the night.
So join in for this unmissable night of Women of Wit.
Following his sold-out 2026 national arena 100 X Around Australia Tour, Guy Sebastian has announced he'll hit the road once again with his band for the 100 X Around Australia Tour - a major regional run across New South Wales, South Australia, Queensland, Western Australia and Victoria.
Guy Sebastian's recent sold-out national 100 Times Around The Sun Tour was a masterclass in talent, showmanship, musicianship and genuine connection. With flawless vocals, quick wit and undeniable charisma, Guy creates an atmosphere that felt both spectacular and deeply personal. Moving on and off the stage throughout the night, he roams through the crowds, determined to connect with as many fans as possible, making every show feel intimate, unforgettable and uniquely special.
Guy will be donating $1 (plus GST) per ticket sold to The Sebastian Foundation, a charity set up by Guy and Jules Sebastian, to promote adolescent mental health and wellbeing. The Foundation's primary initiative is Open Parachute, an evidence-based peer to peer in school program that provides schools, students and families with practical mental health resources, tools and support.
Show run time of two hours with no interval.
It's time to sing a-long ABBA!
Sing-a-long to all the hits of ABBA with all the words to all the songs on the big screen, backed by a five piece band on stage.
The only ABBA tribute where the show is not only on stage but off stage in the audience.
Join them and sing-a-long to your favourite ABBA hit songs including Mamma Mia - Dancing Queen, Fernando - Ring, Ring, Waterloo - S.O.S., Take A Chance On Me, Honey, Honey, Knowing Me, Knowing You
The Winner Takes It All and so many more. Over 25 hit songs.
Every audience member receives free glow sticks on entry to get the party started. Walk in. Dance out.
Australian rock heavyweights Jet are heading to Ballarat this November as part of their Rumblin' Regional Revue Tour.
Now 25 years into their career, Jet remain one of the country's most iconic and enduring rock bands. After reuniting in 2023 to celebrate 20 years of their breakthrough album Get Born, and being inducted into the ARIA Hall of Fame, the band has returned to the stage with renewed energy and momentum.
Formed in Melbourne in 2001, Jet rose to global prominence with Get Born, which sold more than 6.5 million copies worldwide and spawned era-defining hits including Are You Gonna Be My Girl, Rollover DJ and Look What You've Done. Their follow-up album Shine On continued their success, cementing their reputation for swaggering riffs, infectious hooks and high-voltage concerts.
Following a standout run of regional shows earlier this year, Jet return in peak form, delivering a set packed with fan favourites, classic anthems and the raw energy that made them one of Australia's biggest rock exports.
With Special Guests Liquid Zoo. Bursting onto the scene just last year, Liquid Zoo are making waves with their infectious energy and brazen confidence. Self-certified as 20% rock, 80% roll, this Sydney five-piece channel the swagger of The Rolling Stones and the sharp-edged cool of The Strokes.
