The complete guide to live music in Ballarat this weekend (Thu 6–Sat 8 Aug 2026). 8 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Ballarat for live music this weekend, Thu 6 Aug to Sat 8 Aug 2026. 8 shows across the city.
The Audreys at Odessa Leavers Hotel
When: Friday 7 August 2026 at 6:00pm
Where: Odessa Leavers Hotel, Creswick
Price: $$45
Artists: The Audreys
To mark the 20th anniversary of their debut breakthrough album, The Audreys return to the stage for a special series of performances celebrating Between Last Night and Us.Forming in Adelaide in 2004, the band’s 2006 debut grew from a deep creative friendship into one of Australia's most celebrated r…
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Khan at Volta
When: Friday 7 August 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: Volta, Ballarat
Price: $$29
Artists: Khan
Can you believe it's been 10 years since the inception of Khan!? To celebrate a decade in existence, the Melbourne-based progressive heavy psych trio are hitting the road and visiting their favourite cities around Australia including Ballarat on Friday 7th August!This 10 year anniversary tour follow…
Live Music at Hop Temple
When: Saturday 8 August 2026 at 9:00pm
Where: Hop Temple, Ballarat Central
Artists: Live Music at Hop Temple
VOLTA AFTER DARK FT. CHAPPELL
When: Saturday 8 August 2026 at 11:00pm
Where: Volta, Ballarat
Artists: Chappell, Volta After Dark
Stick around after the bands for resident DJ, CHAPPELL spinnin' tracks until close.
LOCH FROM THE BLOCH
When: Friday 7 August 2026 at 11:30pm
Where: Volta, Ballarat
After the bands this Friday night, resident DJ LOCH FROM THE BLOCH will keep things rollin' until close.
Piano by Request
When: Friday 7 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Piano Bar Ballarat, Ballarat Central
Artists: Piano by Request
Piano by Request performance
Mercury Blues and Rock
When: Saturday 8 August 2026 at Time TBA
Where: Maryborough Highland Society, Maryborough
Artists: Mercury Blues and Rock
Free Live Music in the Beer Garden
Piano by Request
When: Saturday 8 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.