What’s On
Piano by Request
Welcome to Piano Bar Ballarat! Join us for an evening of Piano Bar entertainment presented by our exceptional piano and superstar vocalists, as they take your song requests and perform your favourite tunes until 1am. With the occasional drag number! Every Friday & Saturday night!
Doors open at 6pm, and the entertainment will begin between 7pm and 7:30pm. To secure your spot, ensure your entire party arrives by 7:30pm, as unoccupied tables may be offered to our waitlist guests.
Hungry? Our kitchen will be serving delicious food from 6pm to 8pm.
Important Information:
The ticket price is $10 per person and is payable at time of booking.
Doors will open at 6pm.
The performance is scheduled to start between 7pm and 7:30pm.
Our kitchen will be available from 6pm to 8pm
Tables will be held until 7:30pm at the latest.
Seating is allocated so please let us know if you have multiple bookings wanting to sit together.
Drag Bingo!
Introducing our beloved weekly event, 'Drag Bingo'!
Join us for an electrifying three-hour extravaganza of interactive entertainment, featuring dazzling drag performances and fabulous campery hosted by our incredible Piano Bar Queens. It's the perfect midweek treat to add some excitement to your work week.
Mark your calendars for every Thursday, as the fun kicks off at 6pm and lasts until 9:30pm. The balls will start dropping at 7pm, so get ready for a thrilling game of Bingo like no other.
For just $10 per person, you'll receive a game book and dabber. Prepare for laughter, surprises, and the chance to win fantastic prizes throughout the evening.
Hungry? Our kitchen will be serving delicious food from 6pm to 8pm.
Important Information:
The ticket price is $10 per person and is payable at time of booking. This includes a game book and dabber
Doors will open at 6pm.
The performance is scheduled to start between 7pm and 7:30pm.
Our kitchen will be available from 6pm to 8pm
Tables will be held until 7:30pm at the latest.
Seating is allocated so please let us know if you have multiple bookings wanting to sit together.
The Real Drag Brunch
Introducing the upgraded 2024 edition of the Real Drag Brunch in Ballarat!
Indulge in an afternoon of bottomless cocktails and drinks! Alongside sensational food and fabulous entertainment!
Whether you're celebrating a hen's party, a birthday or any reason for a good time, Piano Bar's revamped Drag Brunch stands as the ultimate destination.
Our talented pianists will take centre stage from 1pm to 4pm, singing your favourite tunes while our fabulous Piano Bar drag queens host the event and bring a delightful blend of naughty and nice games.
The Real Drag Brunch of Ballarat Highlights:
Bottomless Drinks is available from 1 pm to 4 pm, featuring a selection of basic spirits, beer, wine, sparkling, juice and soft drinks.
Select cocktails, including our Drag Brunch signature, Pink Lemonade Vodka, Mimosa, Sex on the Beach, Fruit Tingle, Aperol Spritz and Kia Royale.
Delicious menu and canapes:
Selection of cold meats, fruit and cheese board accompanied with quince paste and a selection of crisp breads – gluten-free option
Sweet corn fritters with Asian herbs and house-made chilli jam (gf, v)
Chicken and chive steamed dumplings with sesame soy vinaigrette
Mini quiche tarts; selection of caramelised onion and goats cheese tarts and Mediterranean veg (gf, v)
Lamb sliders; 6 hour in house braised lamb shoulder served on brioche bun with rocket dressed in tzatziki
Three Mushroom Arancini served with truffle aioli (gf, v)
Tickets for this extraordinary experience are priced at $95 per person.
Important Information:
The ticket price is $95 per person and is payable at time of booking.
Doors will open at 1pm. The event finishes at 4pm
Seating is allocated so please let us know if you have multiple bookings wanting to sit together.
Incoming Dates:
Saturday, April 12th
Drag Bingo!: With JoJo Zaho & Philmah Bocks
Join us for a fun three hours of interactive entertainment, featuring drag performances and fabulous campery hosted by the fabulous JoJo Zaho & Philmah Bocks. It's the ideal midweek event to spice up your work week.
Be sure to mark every Thursday on your calendar, doors open at 6pm and our balls drop at 7pm. Plus, enjoy great food, drinks, and specialty cocktails available throughout the night!
For just $10 per person, you'll receive a game book and dabber. Prepare for laughter, surprises, and the chance to win fantastic prizes throughout the evening.
Important Information:
Date: Thursday 3rd April
The ticket price is $10 per person and is payable at time of booking. This includes your game book and dabber
Doors will open at 6pm.
The performance is scheduled to start at 7pm.
Our kitchen will be available from 6pm to 8pm
Seating is allocated so please let us know if you have multiple bookings wanting to sit together.
GRANNY BINGO
Melbourne’s nastiest nan’s are coming to Ballarat, and they just can’t wait to pull their balls out for you! Join the hilarity as the old dames of bingo bring their signature sass to the Piano Bar for one night only.
Edith Vale and Maureen McGillicuddy have been hosting Granny Bingo for a decade - it's a hilariously inappropriate evening of bingo where bingo is the last thing on anyone’s minds!
These foul-mouthed nanas will have you falling over with laughter, unless their hips give out, then they may just beat you to the floor.
Important Information:
Date: Wednesday 2nd April
The ticket price is $15 per person and is payable at time of booking. This includes a game book and dabber
Doors will open at 6pm.
The performance is scheduled to start between 7pm and 7:30pm.
Our kitchen will be available from 6pm to 8pm.
Seating is allocated so please let us know if you have multiple bookings wanting to sit together.
Ella Hooper
Ella Hooper burst onto the Australian music scene in the late 90's as the technicolour teen front woman of Killing Heidi, a band who went on to explode the naughties, claiming pop rock dominion over the turn of the millenium. She scored her first number one single and released the fastest selling Australian album of all time in the year 2000. Ella was the first ever woman and youngest person to be awarded APRA’s Songwriter of the Year Award.
After spending her 'uni years' touring the world in a wildly successful rock band, she embarked on the first of a series of unexpected sidequests, putting the band on extended haitus and pivoting to media, hosting multiple TV and radio shows, including ABC's beloved music trivia show Spicks And Specks, making her more than just a pop singer in her native Aus.
2010 saw Hooper return to music under the moniker 'The Verses', showcasing her love of Americana and classic West Coast harmonies. Produced by music legend Mitchell Froome, it caught the ear of Fleetwood Mac and scored her the support slot on their 9 date Australian tour. Inspired by a conversation with Stevie Nicks, Ella made her first official solo record in 2013 - the darkly energetic 'In Tongues' and now has three full length solo releases to her name, traversing synth pop to dream folk and her most recent, exploring the Americana genre once again, Small Town Temple.
Written in her hometown of Violet Town Victoria, in a period where both of her beloved parents tragically passed away from cancer within two weeks of each other, Small Town Temple has been widely praised for its deeply personal songwriting and its unique 'Australiana' perspective. The album debuted at No. 1 on the Australian Country chart, number 7 vinyl sales and was nominated for the prestigious Australian Music Prize. Firmly in her country era and carrying enough highs and lows to really do the genre justice, Ella is now collaborating with Grammy Award winning stalwarts like Jim Lauderdale, Steve Poltz and Melody Walker on the next record. Recorded in Nashville TN, it's set to be heavier on the twang, more immediate in tone, rich in stories from the past few years of chaos, but as always - full of heart and enthusiasm.
Important Information:
Date: Wednesday 14th May
The ticket price is $40 per person and is payable at time of booking.
Doors will open at 6pm.
The performance is scheduled to start between 7pm and 7:30pm.
Our kitchen will be available from 6pm to 8pm
Seating is allocated so please let us know if you have multiple bookings wanting to sit together.
The Beagles
Two Iconic Bands, one amazing show.
Performing the classics from The Beatles & Eagles plus some surprises. Including seamless mashups that will leave you spellbound.
Featuring members of:
Beatles Legacy
Taxiride
Darlinghurst
This Two Hour Show Features all the Classic Hits:
Hotel California, New Kid In Town, Take It Easy, Lyin Eyes, One Of These Nights, Get Back, Al My Loving, 8 Days A Week, Day Tripper, Help, Hard Days Night, Hold Your Hand. Plus Many More!
Important Information:
Date: Sunday 18th May
The ticket price is $35 per person and is payable at time of booking.
Doors will open at 1pm.
The performance is scheduled to start at 2pm
Our kitchen will be available from 1pm to 2:30pm
Seating is allocated so please let us know if you have multiple bookings wanting to sit together
Kath & Kim Drag Bingo! - WITH SHARON!
Drag Bingo - Kath and Kim Edition at Piano Bar Ballarat!
Starring Art Simone, Thomas Jasper & Leasa Mann from their national tour.
Get ready to crack open the chardonnay, grab your best hornbag outfit, and say “Look at moi, ploise!” because Drag Bingo is going full Kath and Kim this week at Piano Bar Ballarat!
Join us for an evening of non-stop laughs, outrageous drag performances, and bingo fun inspired by Australia’s favourite suburban icons, Kath Day-Knight, Kim Craig & Sharon Strzelecki. Expect plenty of high fashion (well, of a sort), a bit of Kath’s “effluence", Kim's iconic quips & Sharons antics as you dazzle your way through bingo rounds with fabulous prizes. Plus there may even be a surprise guest appearance from Prue and True
Our hilarious queens will be calling the numbers while bringing all the glam and “noice, different, unusual” antics you’d expect from a Kath and Kim tribute. Whether you're a fan of the Fountain Lakes family or just looking for a fabulous night out, this is your chance to channel your inner "foxy moron" and maybe even win big!
Important Information:
Date: Thursday 10th April - SOLD OUT
Date: Thursday 5th June - NEW DATE
The ticket price is $20 per person and is payable at time of booking. This includes a game book and dabber
Doors will open at 6pm.
The performance is scheduled to start at 7pm
Our kitchen will be available from 6pm to 8pm
Seating is allocated so please let us know if you have multiple bookings wanting to sit together.
PURE ELVIS - STARRING SEAN LUKE SPITERI
For 25 years, Sean Luke Spiteri has captivated audiences with his dedication to honouring the legacy of Elvis Presley. Now, he embarks on a new chapter with Pure Elvis, a meticulously revised show that takes Elvis tribute performances to the next level. This is not just another tribute act—this is Pure Elvis.
At its core, Pure Elvis is about authenticity, respect, and passion. Sean has worked tirelessly to ensure that every detail of the show embodies the essence of Elvis Presley. From his powerful vocals and iconic moves to his authentic costumes, every element is designed to create an illusion that transports the audience back in time. This is Sean Luke Spiteri's tribute to Elvis—not as a mere impersonation, but as a profound and heartfelt tribute to the King of Rock and Roll.
This show is about more than just the music. Pure Elvis captures the full experience of what it was like to witness Elvis Presley in his prime. The audience will hear all the classic hits, relive unforgettable memories, and even hear iconic dialogue from Elvis's legendary performances. Sean’s portrayal as Elvis goes beyond the music—he immerses himself fully in the role, re-enacting moments from Elvis’s career as a trained actor, bringing the audience closer to the legend.
From the moment Sean steps on stage, the audience will be drawn into the magic of Pure Elvis. They’ll sing, they’ll laugh, and they’ll reminisce as Sean takes them on a journey through the unforgettable music and moments of Elvis’s career. With over two decades of experience and a lifelong love of Elvis (having been a fan since the age of 3), Sean’s passion and dedication shines through in every performance.
Recognized as a two-time Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Champion, Sean has represented Australia in Memphis—Elvis’s hometown—and has built a reputation as one of the most respected and authentic Elvis performers in the world.
Sean’s famous quote in all of his shows is: *"Elvis lit the torch, I am just carrying the torch."* This symbolizes what tributing Elvis means to Sean—preserving the legacy and passion that Elvis ignited in the world.
Pure Elvis is a show you don’t want to miss. With his passion, energy, and dedication, Sean Luke Spiteri offers a tribute to Elvis Presley that is unlike any other. His authenticity, respect for Elvis’s legacy, and commitment to bringing the music to life make this show a must-see for fans old and new.
Don't miss out—experience Pure Elvis and see why Sean Luke Spiteri is Australia’s own homegrown Elvis, second to none.
Important Information:
Date: Sunday 6th July
The ticket price is $35 per person and is payable at time of booking.
Doors will open at 1pm.
The performance is scheduled to start at 2pm
Our kitchen will be available from 1pm to 2:30pm
Seating is allocated so please let us know if you have multiple bookings wanting to sit together
Fleetwood Max
By popular demand after a string of Sold-Out shows all over Melbourne, regional Victoria and Interstate throughout 2023 & 2024, Piano Bar Ballarat is excited to have Australia’s best Fleetwood Mac tribute back to smash out more Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks!
Featuring amazing vocal performances by Melbourne singers Sue Jones (Lead Vocals), Jordan Z (Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar) and Madi Edwards (Backing Vocals, Percussion) – With an all-star lineup including Rick Petropoulos (The Ferrets), Fallon Williams III (Humble Pie, Peter Frampton, Bryan Adams), Peter Valentine (Burns, Cotton & Morris) and Dave Hampton (The Australian Madonna Show, Sick’em Rex).
Fleetwood Max has often been described as “The closest thing to The Real Deal”! From the band’s faithfully accurate and compelling musical performances to Jordan Z nailing the expressive elements of Lindsay’s voice, Sue Jones’ uncanny ability to recreate both Stevie and Christine’s unique vocal stylings, and the stunning harmonies that complete the authenticity of Fleetwood Mac’s sound.
Join Fleetwood Max as they take on an unforgettable journey through the Golden Era of 70s and 80s California Rock, and dance the night away to all of Fleetwood Mac and Stevie Nicks’ timeless hits, including “Don’t Stop”, “Go Your Own Way”, “Rhiannon”, “Dreams”, “Gypsy”, “Tusk”, “Sara”, “Gold Dust Woman”, “Landslide”, “Songbird”, “Seven Wonders”, “Big Love”, “Edge of 17”, “Stop Dragging My Heart Around”, and so many more…
Important Information:
Date: Sunday 12th October
The ticket price is $45 per person and is payable at time of booking.
Doors will open at 1pm.
The performance is scheduled to start at 2pm.
Our kitchen will be available from 1pm to 3pm
Seating is allocated so please let us know if you have multiple bookings wanting to sit together.