The complete guide to live music in Ballarat this weekend (Thu 13–Sat 15 Aug 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Ballarat for live music this weekend, Thu 13 Aug to Sat 15 Aug 2026. 10 shows across the city.
ELLA HOOPER
When: Friday 14 August 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: Odessa Leavers Hotel, Creswick
Artists: Ella Hooper
Hot off the back of supporting the likes of James Taylor, Chris Isaak and The Waterboys, Ella is making a quick lap of the regions in solo mode - sharing snippets of the new Americana / Country album she's been crafting in Nashville USA.As well as brand new bangers she'll share reinterpretations of …
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POLTERGEIST 9000 w/ BABY OUZO & LUNAR LAGOON
When: Friday 14 August 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Volta, Ballarat
Price: $$24
Artists: Lunar Lagoon, POLTERGEIST 9000, Baby Ouzo
Hailing from Nipaluna, high-decibel synth-punk duo Poltergeist 9000 (Iggy Clue & Cal 9000) fuse a DIY drum-and-bass format with raw industrial grit. Stripping back their process, their frantic new single ‘Blue Encounter’ marks the first chapter of an instinctive, song-by-song release cycle for 2026 …
THE ASCENSION (PATLOVA B2B GUTTERSNAKE)
When: Friday 14 August 2026 at 11:00pm
Where: Volta, Ballarat
Artists: B2B, The Ascension, patlova
Beloved disciple, the waiting is over.This frequency has found you because you were always meant to receive it. Others will mistake this gathering for another DJ set. Let them. They are not yet awake.On Friday 14th August, the gates will open. The bass will cleanse what language cannot. Your previou…
Jane Austen Improvised
When: Saturday 15 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Ballarat Performing Arts Centre, Soldiers Hill
Artists: Jane Austen Improvised
THE YACHTSKI BROTHERS
When: Saturday 15 August 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Volta, Ballarat
Price: $$35
Artists: The Yachtski Brothers
Get ready to groove like it's 1979 with Australia’s hottest Yacht Rock tribute sensation.The Yachtski Brothers bring the smooth rock era of the ’70s and ’80s roaring back to life with their powerhouse musicianship and irresistible charm. From a gentle sway of yacht, to an energetic beat of rock, the…
Live Music at Hop Temple
When: Saturday 15 August 2026 at 9:00pm
Where: Hop Temple, Ballarat Central
Artists: Live Music at Hop Temple
VOLTA AFTER DARK FT. ZAC MCGILLIGAN
When: Saturday 15 August 2026 at 10:30pm
Where: Volta, Ballarat
Artists: Volta After Dark
DJ Zac McGilligan is back at Volta on Saturday 15th August to keep the party rolling, spinning tracks after the bands until close!
Drag Bingo
When: Thursday 13 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Piano Bar Ballarat, Ballarat Central
Artists: Drag Bingo
Piano by Request
When: Friday 14 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Piano Bar Ballarat, Ballarat Central
Artists: Piano by Request
Piano by Request performance
Piano by Request
When: Saturday 15 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Piano Bar Ballarat, Ballarat Central
Artists: Piano by Request
Piano by Request performance
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Ballarat This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.