The complete guide to live music in Ballarat this weekend (Thu 20–Sat 22 Aug 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Ballarat for live music this weekend, Thu 20 Aug to Sat 22 Aug 2026. 10 shows across the city.
The Dandy Buzzkills 'I Presume' EP Tour
When: Friday 21 August 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Volta, Ballarat
Price: $$13
Artists: The Dandy Buzzkills
The Dandy Buzzkills Present: 'I Presume' EP TourAfter a long and frightful wait for the general public, a new batch of Dandy tunes is here! Ever the imperialists in their long march to collect hearts and minds, The Dandy Buzzkills are hitting the road, playing shows across the east coast of Australi…
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ABBA DANCING QUEEN AT THE TELEGRAPH HOTEL GISBORNE
When: Friday 21 August 2026 at 8:30pm
Where: Gisborne Telegraph Hotel, Gisborne
Artists: ABBA DANCING QUEEN AT THE TELEGRAPH HOTEL GISBORNE
You are the dancing queen, young and sweet!
DJ LIPPA
When: Friday 21 August 2026 at 11:30pm
Where: Volta, Ballarat
Artists: Lippa
Stick around for resident DJ LIPPA, spinnin' tracks after the bands until close.
Live Music at Hop Temple
When: Saturday 22 August 2026 at 9:00pm
Where: Hop Temple, Ballarat Central
Artists: Live Music at Hop Temple
VOLTA AFTER DARK FT. PATLOVA
When: Saturday 22 August 2026 at 10:30pm
Where: Volta, Ballarat
Artists: patlova, Volta After Dark
Freemasons Instrumental Performances
When: Thursday 20 August 2026 at 9:00am
Where: Royal South Street Society, Ballarat Central
Artists: Freemasons Instrumental Performances
The Doodads
When: Friday 21 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Maryborough Highland Society, Maryborough
Artists: The Doodads
Piano by Request
When: Friday 21 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Piano Bar Ballarat, Ballarat Central
Artists: Piano by Request
Piano by Request performance
Reckless
When: Saturday 22 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Maryborough Highland Society, Maryborough
Artists: Reckless
Piano by Request
When: Saturday 22 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.