Starting Sunday March 23rd, we will be opening the doors of our beautiful chapel.
Feel free to wander in, enjoy the space, sit and reflect, or have a cup of tea and a chat.
All are welcome.

For further information, please email us: info@bpacballarat.org.

Free.
Drinks available to purchase.

Please join us for our official launch event – a spectacular showcase of BPAC’s member companies (and special guests) in our beautiful chapel.

We can’t wait for you to experience the stunning acoustics, and share in the excitement of this new incredible venue for Ballarat’s performing artists.

Why not treat yourself to a VIP Gala Supper package, which includes premium seats and access to the post-show supper where you can meet the performers.

TICKETS:

Tickets on sale now via Humantix.
Don’t delay – this event will absolutely sell out.

General admission: $60
VIP Gala Supper Package $100

All proceeds from this event go towards the purchase of the Neill Street property, and a sustainable future for BPAC in its mission of supporting the performing arts in Ballarat.

SOLD OUT!

Discover the heritage of Ballarat’s community performing arts organisations through this exhibition. Visitors can view historical documents, photos, programs and costumes from BPAC’s member companies, including Royal South Street, Lyric, BLOC, and Ballarat National Theatre.

This exhibition will be open daily from 11am to 4pm.

Entry is via a gold coin or paywave donation, which will support the work of BPAC in supporting local performing arts.

Entry by donation.

Drinks and light refreshments available to purchase.

Take a seat and prepare to be entertained, educated, and enthralled by Dr. Robert Reid, one of Ballarat’s very own freelance theatre directors, game designers, and academics.

In this cabaret-style lecture, Dr. Reid takes you on a whirlwind journey through the rich and colourful history of theatre in Ballarat.

From the early Goldfields performances under gaslights to the grand stages of Her Majesty’s Theatre and beyond, uncover the stories of how Ballarat became a cultural beacon for the performing arts.

With wit, insight, and a dash of irreverence, this is no ordinary history lesson—it’s a theatrical event in itself.

Perfect for history buffs, theatre lovers, or anyone who enjoys a good story told with flair, step into the past and discover how the show truly went on in Ballarat!

BPAC welcomes the community to enjoy this new performing arts hub and enjoy a family-friendly day out.

This fair will feature live performances, market stalls, traditional games and nostalgic fair fare such as Devonshire tea.

Entry to some elements (such as performances) will be ticketed, and tickets may be purchased on the day, or pre-purchased here:

Featuring:

Side Show Alley – 10am-12pm session, 12pm-2pm session, 2pm-4pm session.

Petting Zoo – open from 10am to 4pm

We can’t wait to host more events and shows – and we’ll let you know when they’re on – sign up to the mailing list and/or join as a member to be the first to know!