Performances

Stay tuned for an exciting range of events including circus, contemporary theatre, live music, school shows and family-friendly performances.

Current & Upcoming

Best of British

Wednesday 16th July 2025, 11.00am - 12.15pm

  You have to give it to the English – when it comes to music, they have certainly blessed us with some of the best artists and music than almost any other country.  Join us for …

Dave Graney & Clare Moore

Wednesday 6th August 2025, 8.00pm - 10.00pm

Dave Graney and Clare Moore released two albums in 2024. The first was (strangely)(emotional), an exotic, lyrical album that involved interior journeys of memory of family and time and place . Journeying through inner and outer …

The Runaway Strings

Thursday 7th August 2025, 5.00pm - 8.00pm

The Runaway Strings are a husband and wife duo, with occasional special guests, from Ararat. Taking inspiration from a range of genres, they play an original blend of blues, folk, ragtime and country inspired tunes. Sounding …

Gold Chisel vs The Power & The Passion Oils Tribute

Saturday 6th September 2025, 8.00pm - 10.15pm

Cold Chisel & Midnight Oil were the kings of sweaty, hard rocking Oz pub bands in the 70’s and 80’s and now, Melbourne’s premier tribute shows are performing together to bring back the excitement and energy …

Neil Murray

Wednesday 17th September 2025, 8.00pm - 10.00pm

Maverick songman Neil Murray originally sprang from Victoria’s western district, but in the late 1970’s with guitar in hand he set course for the Northern Territory. He emerged at Papunya in 1980 as a founding member of the …

The Librarian

Tuesday 30th September 2025, 11.00am - 12.00pm

At first glance, Paul-Émile Dumoulin seems like just a regular librarian. He is serious, proud and very orderly. Every book is in its place on his impeccable shelves. The only problem? As soon as Paul-Émile gets …

Cinderella

Wednesday 1st October 2025, 11.00am - 12.00pm

Inventi’s Cinderella Music By Prokofiev (arr. Glynn Davies) & Sally Whitwell     Step into a magical realm where Prokofiev’s “Cinderella” dances with new life. Let Inventi Ensemble sweep you off your feet with their enchanting …

Small Town Romance

Wednesday 15th October 2025, 8.00pm - 10.00pm

Partners in music and life, Flora Smith and Jim Arneman are Small Town Romance. With watertight harmonies, an ear for a hook and a knack for a story, Small Town Romance blend country, folk, honky tonk …

Geoff Achison & The Souldiggers + Motor City Sounds

Saturday 18th October 2025, 7.30pm - 10.30pm

Motor City Sounds Kicking off the night with style, Motor City Sounds brings the soul of Detroit to life. This 10-piece powerhouse delivers energetic, floor-filling renditions of Motown classics from Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Aretha Franklin, …

The Alice Bisschops Jazz Duo

Thursday 10th July 2025

Join Naarm (Melbourne) based career Jazz musicians; Alice Bisschops (alto saxophone) and James Lockwood (Double Bass) for an evening of elegant jazz classics from the Great American Songbook.   With effortless, nimble saxophone melodies alongside rich, …

Phil and Trudy Edgeley

Wednesday 9th July 2025

Phil & Trudy Edgeley are a much-travelled duo, both here and overseas, who present folk, roots and a little traditional blues, in a very unique and dynamic style. Throw in a little humour and audience interaction …

Jon and Jero

Tuesday 8th July 2025

Jon & Jero are embarking on an epic journey to find their missing STUFF – but they can’t do it alone! With your help, these bumbling brothers will travel far and wide to get their STUFF …

Francesca Li Donni

Wednesday 25th June 2025

Francesca’s career as a singer and piano bar entertainer has been rich and varied, encompassing a wide range of events, including public bars, weddings, private and corporate functions, theatre and cruise entertainment. Her musical style spans …

Bush Gothic & Mountains of Soul, Gariwerd Singers

Friday 13th June 2025

Immersed in high art and low culture Bush Gothic form one of Australia’s most commanding bands. Guest soloist with Melbourne Symphony Chamber, band leader and fiddle-singer Jenny M. Thomas is joined by double bassist Dan Witton and …

Heart Songs Trio

Wednesday 11th June 2025

Sometimes there’s no need to ask questions, or figure out reasons why things work. They just….do! Rose Bygrave, Dave Steel and Wayne Jury share quite a few musical acquaintances, and ideals. They write and sing songs …

Australia’s Lloyd Spiegel and Canada’s Charlie A’Court

Friday 6th June 2025

Australia’s Lloyd Spiegel and Canada’s Charlie A’Court may come from opposite ends of the world, but their commanding performance styles, mutual passion for the Blues and death-defying touring schedules gives them a great deal in common. …

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2025

Tuesday 27th May 2025

Australia’s most iconic comedy tour is hitting the road for a huge 27th year! Bringing together the brightest stars from the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we’re delivering top-tier humour straight to your town! Featuring a …

Ararat Football Netball Club Red Carpet Ball

Saturday 17th - Sunday 18th May 2025

Ararat Football Netball Club invite you to come along to our annual Red Carpet Ball.  

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