The complete guide to live music in Ballarat this weekend (Thu 15–Sat 17 Oct 2026). 6 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Ballarat for live music this weekend, Thu 15 Oct to Sat 17 Oct 2026. 6 shows across the city.
SHONEN KNIFE (JAPAN)
When: Thursday 15 October 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Volta, Ballarat
Price: $$50
Artists: Shonen Knife
SHONEN KNIFE re-cuttin’ Australia/NZ 2026Shonen Knife – ever glowing. Ever sharp. As they continue to ride their all out rocking planet with their ever-vescent neon popping punk fun - from Japan 45 years going strong. With the upcoming release on AUG 21 of their Re-Cut seminal 1992 album Let’s Knife…
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Drag Bingo!
When: Thursday 15 October 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Piano Bar Ballarat, Ballarat Central
Artists: Piano Bar Queens
Piano by Request
When: Friday 16 October 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Piano Bar Ballarat, Ballarat Central
Artists: Piano Bar vocalists
THE ELTON JOHN STORY AT TERMINUS THEATRE
When: Saturday 17 October 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Ballarat Goods Shed, Soldiers Hill
Artists: The Elton John Story
Piano by Request
When: Saturday 17 October 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Piano Bar Ballarat, Ballarat Central
Artists: Piano Bar vocalists
Live Music: Pickles
When: Saturday 17 October 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Maryborough Highland Society, Maryborough
Artists: Pickles
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Ballarat This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.