The complete guide to live music in Ballarat this weekend (Thu 22–Sat 24 Oct 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.

Here's what's on in Ballarat for live music this weekend, Thu 22 Oct to Sat 24 Oct 2026. 10 shows across the city.

Drag Bingo!

When: Thursday 22 October 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Piano Bar Ballarat, Ballarat Central
Artists: Piano Bar Queens

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Reuben Morgan in Concert - FREE event.

When: Friday 23 October 2026 at 2:00pm
Where: John Curtin Aged Care Inc, Creswick
Artists: Reuben Morgan in Concert - FREE event.

Enjoy a concert with local artist Reuben Morgan. Reuben is an acclaimed artistic director, conductor and composer. Afternoon tea provided.

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Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson

When: Friday 23 October 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: Terminus Theatre at The Goods Shed Ballarat, Soldiers Hill
Price: $From $43.00
Artists: Michael Jackson

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Piano by Request

When: Friday 23 October 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Piano Bar Ballarat, Ballarat Central
Artists: Piano Bar vocalists

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BELLA DEER 'BLACK DOTS' SINGLE LAUNCH

When: Friday 23 October 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Volta, Ballarat
Price: $$22
Artists: BELLA DEER

BELLA DEER returns with her band to Volta to celebrate the release of 'Black Dots', the brand-new single from the Geelong-based alt-pop storyteller.Renowned for her soaring, emotive vocals and songwriting prowess, 'Black Dots' is her first release since the 2024 EP Age of Alchemy, which birthed favo…

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Candlelight: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay

When: Friday 23 October 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Terminus Theatre at The Goods Shed Ballarat, Soldiers Hill
Price: $From $43.00
Artists: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay

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Piano by Request

When: Saturday 24 October 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Piano Bar Ballarat, Ballarat Central
Artists: Piano Bar vocalists

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Slowburn Ballarat Headliner

When: Saturday 24 October 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Volta, Ballarat
Price: $$20
Artists: Lockjaw, Slowburn

Obsolete music presents:Slowburn return to blow the roof off The Volta. Off the back of releasing their crushing single “Wounded”Lockjaw will be hitting the Western Freeway with their in your face Hardcore brutality.KOH (NT) are coming down for their debut interstate show. After just releasing their…

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Rush - Graduation

When: Friday 23 October 2026 at 9:00pm
Where: TO BE ANNOUNCED, Ballarat Central

Ballarat's premier events brand presents something different: an exclusive event to celebrate graduation.

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To Hell Back: The Meatloaf Show

When: Saturday 24 October 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Maryborough Highland Society, Maryborough

For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Ballarat This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.