Ararat Town Hall

19/06/2025

🎶 Cosy Concert – Francesca Li Donni 🎻
🗓 Wednesday 25 June 2025
⏰ 5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
📍 Ararat Town Hall Foyer
💰 Pay What You Can

Wind down midweek with a stunning live set from Francesca Li Donni, blending pop, jazz, rock, disco and more in a relaxed piano-bar style. This Cosy Concert transforms the Town Hall foyer into a welcoming winter lounge—perfect for after work or pre-dinner hangs.

🍷 Drinks available at bar prices from 5PM
🧺 Bring your own platter or meal
🪑 Tables for four and cocktail tables provided

Book now 👉 https://ow.ly/SAE650Wc3ly

📞 Box Office: 1800 657 158 (open 7 days)

17/06/2025

🎒🕵️‍♂️ JON & JERO: STUFF! 🕵️‍♂️🎒

Uh-oh… Jon & Jero have LOST THEIR STUFF!
Now it’s up to YOU to help them find it! 🧦🪁🩳

Grab the kids (and your imagination!) and join these two hilarious brothers on a choose-your-own-adventure packed with characters, physical comedy, live music, and wild improvisation.

🎭 Perfect for ages 5+
📍 Ararat Town Hall
📅 Tuesday 8 July 2025 – School Holidays Fun!
🎟️ Book your tickets now:
👉 https://ararattownhall.com.au/event/jon-and-jero/

It’s silly. It’s smart. It’s STUFF!
Don’t miss the chaos. 🧳🔥

12/06/2025

🎻 Bush Gothic – Live at Ararat Town Hall 🎻
📅 Friday 13th June | 7:30pm

Haunting. Bold. Beautifully Australian.
Join Bush Gothic, Australia’s most daring folk ensemble, as they take you on a journey through the darker corners of traditional bush ballads—reimagined for the modern stage.

From the Malthouse to the UK’s finest festivals, this critically acclaimed trio has been described as “extraordinary” (The Guardian) and “redefining Australian folk”.

🌿 Featuring special guests ‘Mountains of Soul - Gariwerd Singers’
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://ararattownhall.com.au/event/bush-gothic/

Don’t miss this one-night-only performance as part of the Ararat Live series.

10/06/2025

Next week we have the "Heart Songs Trio" for Ararat Live. Rose Bygrave, Dave Steel and Wayne Jury write and sing songs about people, present and passed, songs about the heart, for the heart and from the heart.
More info at the Ararat Town Hall web site: https://ararattownhall.com.au/event/dave-steel-heart-songs/

08/06/2025

🎻 Bush Gothic – Live at Ararat Town Hall 🎻
📅 Friday 13th June | 7:30pm

Haunting. Bold. Beautifully Australian.
Join Bush Gothic, Australia’s most daring folk ensemble, as they take you on a journey through the darker corners of traditional bush ballads—reimagined for the modern stage.

From the Malthouse to the UK’s finest festivals, this critically acclaimed trio has been described as “extraordinary” (The Guardian) and “redefining Australian folk”.

🌿 Featuring special guests Gariwerd Singers
🎟️ Tickets on sale now: https://ararattownhall.com.au/event/bush-gothic/

Don’t miss this one-night-only performance as part of the Ararat Live series.

05/06/2025

Two blues legends on one stage? Yes please! 🎸🔥 Can't wait to see Lloyd Spiegel and Charlie A’Court tear it up at Ararat Town Hall! This is going to be a seriously powerful night of soul, stories and world-class guitar. Who else is coming? 🙌
🎟️ Grab your tickets here: https://ararattownhall.com.au/event/australias-lloyd-spiegel-and-canadas-charlie-acourt/

25/05/2025

🎤 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2025 – Ararat Town Hall 🎭
Get ready, Ararat! Australia’s most iconic comedy tour is rolling into town for its 27th year, bringing the brightest stars from the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival straight to your doorstep! Join us for a night filled with top-tier humour, featuring a dynamic line-up of comedy legends and fresh faces.
📅 Date: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM – 10:20 PM
📍 Venue: Ararat Town Hall
🎙️ Line-up Includes:
Marcel Blanch-de Wilt (Host)
Alexandra Hudson
Bronwyn Kuss
Con Coutis
Matt Stewart
Expect a seamless and ultra-hilarious evening that will have you laughing from the moment the lights go down to well into the drive home.
🎟️ Tickets are selling fast!
Secure your seats now: www.ararattownhall.com.au
Note: Performances often contain coarse language, adult themes, sexual references, and material that may offend. Recommended for audiences aged 15 years and older.

13/05/2025

🎶 Gary Banks & Rudi Katterl
🎸 Live at Ararat Town Hall
📍 Part of the Ararat Live Series

🗓️ TONIGHT – Wednesday 14 May 2025
🕗 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Folk lovers, the wait is over! Join us tonight for an intimate evening of soulful music and storytelling with Gary Banks and Rudi Katterl.

🌍 Songs of Ireland, justice & humanity
🎵 Rich harmonies, heartfelt lyrics

🎟️ Final tickets still available!
🔗 Visit ararattownhall.com.au

13/05/2025

🎤 Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2025 – Ararat Town Hall 🎭

Get ready, Ararat! Australia’s most iconic comedy tour is rolling into town for its 27th year, bringing the brightest stars from the 2025 Melbourne International Comedy Festival straight to your doorstep! Join us for a night filled with top-tier humour, featuring a dynamic line-up of comedy legends and fresh faces.

📅 Date: Tuesday, 27 May 2025
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM – 10:20 PM

📍 Venue: Ararat Town Hall

🎙️ Line-up Includes:

Marcel Blanch-de Wilt (Host)
Alexandra Hudson
Bronwyn Kuss
Con Coutis
Matt Stewart
Expect a seamless and ultra-hilarious evening that will have you laughing from the moment the lights go down to well into the drive home.

🎟️ Tickets are selling fast!
Secure your seats now: www.ararattownhall.com.au

Note: Performances often contain coarse language, adult themes, sexual references, and material that may offend. Recommended for audiences aged 15 years and older.

12/05/2025

🎶 Gary Banks & Rudi Katterl Live at Ararat Town Hall – Part of the Ararat Live Series 🎸

Experience an unforgettable evening of heartfelt folk music as part of the beloved Ararat Live Series! Join acclaimed singer-songwriter Gary Banks and renowned guitarist Rudi Katterl on Wednesday, 14 May 2025, from 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM at Ararat Town Hall.

🎤 With songs steeped in Irish roots, social justice, and the human spirit, Gary Banks' music tells stories that resonate deeply. Accompanied by Rudi Katterl, their performances are filled with warmth, musicianship, and connection — honed on stages across Australia and Ireland.

🎟️ TICKETS ON SALE NOW
Secure yours here: https://ararattownhall.com.au/event/gary-banks/

🎵 Don't miss this moving live performance in an intimate setting — proudly presented as part of the Ararat Live Series, supporting original live music in regional Victoria.

08/05/2025

🎉 We’re Back Online! 🎉
Great news — the Ararat Town Hall website is back up and running! 💻✨

Visit us now at www.ararattownhall.com.au to explore upcoming events, book tickets, and stay updated with all the latest happenings at your local cultural hub.

Thanks for your patience — we can’t wait to welcome you back, both online and in person!

The Ararat Town Hall is located in the heart of Ararat CBD. Explore our exciting range of events including circus, contemporary theatre, live music, school shows and family-friendly performances.

07/05/2025

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