Cinematic Odyssey by Donkey
​Poland, 2022, 86 min. Dir: 86-year-old Jerzy Skolimowski

Luke Heggie recently discovered that a slip of the tongue is now more commonly known as “his true colours” and that salted caramel was not just a fad.

The young virtuoso recently described as “the finest guitar player of this generation” has been selling out shows all over the globe and will be bringing his dynamite live show back home audiences this Spring!

Lavish art history drama.
Italy, 2022, 128 min. Dir. Michele Placido

USA, 1984 (Digital Remaster 2023), 88 mins. Dir: Jonathan Demme. Actors include David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison and Talking Heads musicians.

The Teeny Tiny Stevies live experience will make the old feel young, the young feel like grown-ups, and everyone just meets somewhere in the middle for a rocking good time!

Existential Thriller Classic
France, 1969, 140 mins. Dir. Jean-Pierre Melville

Indigenous drama/fantasy
Australia, 2022, 116 min. Dir: Warwick Thornton.
Stars: Aswan Reid, Cate Blanchett, Wayne Blair and Deborah Mailman. Filmed near Burra in South Australia.

A poignant, slice-of-life drama/thiller
Catalan, Spain/Italy/France, 2022, 120 min. Dir: Carla Simón

Australia's biggest and best comedy spectacular is setting off again on its annual road trip around the country! Showcasing the finest talents from the 2024 Melbourne International Comedy Festival, we're delivering a dose of laughter right to your doorstep!

The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival.

Iranian-Australian Family Story
Australia, 2023, 117 min. Dir Noora Niasari

After a sold-out debut tour in 2023, Blake Pavey’s plan of dying early didn’t exactly pan out. To celebrate him Still Kickin’… he’s decided to hit the road again with a brand-new show.

Songs for Suzanne will be a celebration of the beginnings of a distinguished career of a brilliant singer-songwriter.

Chinese Neo-noir Crime Thriller
China/France, 2019, 113 min. Dir: Diao Yi’nan

Australia's Most Wanted comedian is back after three years off... and he's not here to f*ck spiders!

Moroccan Drama (Arabic, subtitles)
Morocco, 2022, 123 min. Dir: Maryam Touzani

Ladies, grab your crowns and let's reign supreme over the most epic women's night out of the year!

London Indie Comedy-Drama
UK, 2023, 84 min. Dir: Charlotte Regan

Come celebrate the festive season with a hearty blend of melody and merriment at the Motown Mistletoe!

This Christmas season, Minerva Ballaarat will echo with the timeless sounds of Motown, brought to you by the acclaimed 10-piece band, Motor City Sounds. Embrace the joy of Christmas as you groove to classic Motown hits.

After sell-out seasons across Australia and New Zealand, Sweeney Preston and Ethan Cavanagh are coming to Ballarat for one night only to wrap up a 15-month tour with this special live taping of their award-winning show.

Daniel Connell (As seen on the MICF Gala & Comedy Allstars (ABC)) brings his brand-new show to the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute for one night only.

Join ARIA + 8 x Golden Guitar award winning singer-songwriter Fanny Lumsden, and her incredible band The Prawn Stars, as they hit the road celebrating Fanny's fourth studio album Hey Dawn.

Cassells at Be_Hear/Now: ‘Expect a sensual, intimate set filled with spoken word poetry’

A pillar of Melbourne’s music and queer communities, Cash Savage and her colossal band The Last Drinks launch their new album So This Is Love (with special guests Gut Health)

Juan Alban + the Resentments will be playing at the Minerva in the beautiful setting of the Humffray Room.

With special guests: Messenger Hall and Shadow Feet

On the back of sell out shows around the world, the young Australian virtuoso brings his tour home with a brand new album!

Melbourne sister duo Charm of Finches (aka Mabel and Ivy Windred-Wornes) makes haunted tunes about love, grief and whispering trees; indie folk awash with seamless blood harmonies traversing melancholy and wonder in equal measure.

You've seen him on the internet, now its time to see him in real life. Luke Kidgell is back on stage, supported by fellow comedian and Tik Tok bad boy Blake Pavey, this is not one you want to miss. Cheers to that Australia!

Eggy are excited to bring ‘With Gusto’ to the stage over August and September, playing five shows with five completely unique lineups that showcase the many shades of Eggy.

A night of tranquillity in Ballarat with Eggy, The Glass Picture, Chimpanzee and Almanac