Hot Winter Nights at Piano Bar Ballarat
This winter, Piano Bar Ballarat is excited to bring back 'Hot Winter Nights'!
Heat up your Friday nights in July and August with an incredible lineup of shows that will keep you entertained all season long.
Join us for an unforgettable array of performances featuring legendary musicians like Faker, hilarious comedy shows, fabulous drag performances, and dynamic cover bands. Each Friday night promises excitement and fun. To cap off the season, we will celebrate 40 years since Live Aid with a spectacular revival show in 2025!
Please see the full season's program below. Tickets start from only $15 and are limited to 90 per show, so they are sure to SELL OUT!
Your ticket also includes access to our Piano by Request sessions, where you can enjoy your favourite tunes until late.
Mark your calendars and gather your friends for a winter season of entertainment at Piano Bar Ballarat!
We can’t wait to see you there!
BeeGees Revival - Friday 8th August
BeeGees Revival features the Bee Gees’ famous and much-loved hits including Stayin’ Alive, You Should Be Dancing, Massachusetts, You Win Again, I Started a Joke, Tragedy, Night Fever, How Deep Is Your Love as well as a few of the Bee Gees lesser known classics such as ‘Mr Natural, Nights on Broadway, Emotion, Wedding Day and more’.
BeeGees Revival aims to recreate the sound & performance of one of the world’s most famous & successful bands, ‘The Bee Gees’ formed by the Gibb brothers.
Backed by a group of experienced talented musicians from various musical backgrounds, BeeGees Revival will take you on an amazing journey through the breath-taking music of the Gibb brothers.
Important Information:
Date: Friday 8th August
The ticket price is $35 per person and is payable at time of booking.
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.
Piano by Request will take place after the show, you are welcome to keep your table
Disney Trivia: Hosted by Holly Pop - Friday 15th August
🎶 Be our guest, be our guest… and put your Disney knowledge to the ultimate test! 🏰
Join the ever-fabulous Holly Pop as she takes you on a magic carpet ride through the worlds of beloved heroes, iconic villains, and those songs you definitely don’t still sing in the shower. From the depths of the ocean with Ariel to the Pride Lands with Simba, this trivia night is packed with laughs, nostalgia, and a sprinkle of friendly rivalry.
Round up your princes, princesses, and slightly suspicious sidekicks for a night where your Disney devotion will finally pay off.
Costumes are highly encouraged — whether you’re channeling Elsa, Captain Jack Sparrow, or a misunderstood sea witch with fabulous hair there are prizes to be had
🚪 Doors open: 6pm
🎤 Trivia starts: 7pm
🪑 Allocated seating — let us know if you’ve got multiple bookings so we can keep your royal court together.
So, be prepared… because by the end of the night, only one team will Let It Go home crowned the ultimate Disney Trivia champions!
Important Information:
Date: Friday 15th August
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 at 7pm
Our kitchen will be available from 6pm to 8pm
Piano by Request will take place after the show. You are welcome to keep your table
Seating is allocated so please let us know if you have multiple bookings wanting to sit together.
BluesFest - Friday 22nd August
Ezra Lee & Damon Smith: A Boogie-Woogie Explosion!
After releasing their duet boogie-woogie album to critical acclaim in 2024, and taking out the Best Album award from the Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society, Ezra Lee and Damon Smith are bringing their powerhouse piano chemistry to the stage for a night of pure rockin’ rhythm.
With two pianos, four hands, and twenty fingers flying across the keys, these two masters of boogie-woogie will deliver a high-octane show packed with blistering grooves, soulful blues, and electrifying rock ‘n’ roll. Ezra’s wild rockabilly energy meets Damon’s New Orleans-inspired fire, creating a performance that’s equal parts virtuosic, unpredictable, and exhilarating.
Two unique styles, one unstoppable sound. Don’t miss this unmissable collaboration as Ezra and Damon tear up the stage in a night of piano madness!
Important Information:
Date: Friday 22nd August
The ticket price is $20 per person and is payable at time of booking.
Doors will open at 6pm.
The performance is scheduled to start at 7pm
Our kitchen will be available from 6pm to 8pm
Piano by Request will take place after the show. You are welcome to keep your table
Seating is allocated so please let us know if you have multiple bookings wanting to sit together.
Live Aid Revival - Friday 29th August
Celebrate 40 Years since Live Aid with a Spectacular Revival Show in 2025!
Relive one of the most unforgettable music moments in history with LIVE AID REVIVAL: The Concert That Changed the World.
This extraordinary tribute brings iconic performances from U2, Queen, David Bowie, Elton John, Madonna, Led Zeppelin, and many more to life, recreating the magic of Wembley, Philadelphia, and Oz for Africa.
With top-tier production, authentic live audio clips, and our talented band, this show will transport your audience straight back to 1985.
Important Information:
Date: Friday 29th August
The ticket price is $25 per person and is payable at time of booking.
Doors will open at 6pm.
The performance is scheduled to start at 7pm
Our kitchen will be available from 6pm to 8pm
Piano by Request will take place after the show. You are welcome to keep your table
Seating is allocated so please let us know if you have multiple bookings wanting to sit together.
A Very Drag Christmas In July - Hosted by HollyPop - Friday 4th July
✨ One night of holiday glam, summer sass, and full-on festive chaos! ✨
Who says Christmas only comes once a year? Get ready to jingle all the way as HollyPop and her fabulous co-host unwrap a night of outrageous drag, sparkling costumes, and cheeky holiday fun—all under the summer sun!
THE SHOW
Kick things off with a fierce duo performance that’s got more sparkle than your grandma’s tinsel. Throughout the night, enjoy dazzling solo acts, festive choreography, and a grand finale that’ll leave you shouting “Sleigh, queen!”
THE GAMES
Think you’ve been naughty or nice? Audience-wide games and cheeky mini-challenges will have everyone involved—and yes, we’re calling on brave volunteers for some more intimate fun.
THE PRIZES
Win fabulously naughty or delightfully Christmassy goodies that are not safe for the North Pole.
What to Expect:
Sizzling summer drag with a frosty holiday twist
Sexy Santa realness & choreographed camp
Audience games, lip-syncs, laughs & pure joy
Cocktails, costumes & Christmas chaos
Dress festive, bring your sass, and prepare to sleigh. This is the holiday you didn’t know you needed—until now.
Important Information:
Date: Friday 4th July
The ticket price is $15 per person and is payable at time of booking.
Doors will open at 6pm.
The performance is scheduled to start at 7pm
Our kitchen will be available from 6pm to 8pm
Piano by Request will take place after the show. You are welcome to keep your table
Seating is allocated so please let us know if you have multiple bookings wanting to sit together.
Piano Bar Ballarat Choir! - Friday 11th July
Warm up those vocal cords and get ready to sing your heart out – it's time for Pub Choir, Piano Bar style! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a shower-singer superstar, everyone’s welcome to join in the fun.
Conducted by the incredible Dani Fry, with accompaniment by the ever-talented Joss Russell on keys, we’ll be learning and performing one of our all-time favourites: Don’t Stop Believin’ – a true Piano Bar classic!
🎶 No experience necessary
🎶 All voices celebrated
🎶 Laughs, fun, and a chance to meet new people
🎶 For ages 16+
Your $15 ticket includes delicious canapés and finger food, plus entry into Piano Bar after 9pm if you want to keep the party going.
Grab your mates, grab your ticket, and let’s make some magic together. This will be one of those nights you don’t want to miss!
👉 Limited spots available – book now!
Important Information:
Date: Friday 11th July
The ticket price is $15 per person and is payable at time of booking.
Ages 16+ - must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Doors will open at 6pm.
Piano by Request will take place after the show.
Lube Me Alone - Friday 18th July
Following the success of her internationally acclaimed debut solo show Teardrops on My Dildo, Vanessa Larry Mitchell returns with her next instalment of hilarious life events in her new show Lube Me Alone.
Expect more dating stories (or lack-of-dating stories), more about parenting and anatomy awareness, and more things that should never be said out loud!
★★★★ 'Vanessa is more relaxed and direct behind a comedy mic than anyone I have seen' - The Scotsman
★★★★1/2 '.....wow, will she make you laugh.... beyond naughty and will have tears of laughter rolling down your face' - Fringe Feed
Important Information:
Date: Friday 18th July
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 at 7pm
Our kitchen will be available from 6pm to 8pm
Piano by Request will take place after the show. You are welcome to keep your table
Seating is allocated so please let us know if you have multiple bookings wanting to sit together.
SOS: The Australian ABBA Tribute - Friday 25th July
SOS The Australian ABBA Tribute show takes you back in time when ABBA ruled the world stage. From their debut of Waterloo at Eurovision right up till today, ABBA's music has left a sparkle in our eye and a beat in our hearts.
The music of ABBA lives on with SOS! Performing their greatest hits of hot disco tracks like "Gimmie Gimmie", unforgettable pop classics like "Dancing Queen" and heart clenching ballads like "The Winner Takes It All".
This full production show, costumed, choreographed with a high-energy band, might make you believe you're seeing the real thing! So let Agnetha, Frida, Benny and Björn take you for a night you will never forget! Their music lives on with SOS The Australian ABBA Tribute Show.
Ring Ring all your Chiquitittas and we'll see you there!
Important Information:
Date: Friday 25th July
The ticket price is $30 per person and is payable at time of booking.
Doors will open at 6pm.
The performance is scheduled to start at 7pm
Our kitchen will be available from 6pm to 8pm
Piano by Request will take place after the show. You are welcome to keep your table
Seating is allocated so please let us know if you have multiple bookings wanting to sit together.
Spice Up Your Night - Friday 1st August
Get ready to relive the 90's with an interactive Spice Girls tribute show!
Sing and dance along to your favourite Spice Girls hits, alongside other iconic 90s classics. This high-energy performance features amazing performers who bring the Spice Girls unique style and energy to life.
With audience participation encouraged, you'll be part of the show as you belt out the lyrics and dance like it's 1997.
Whether you're a die-hard Spice Girls fan or just love 90s nostalgia, this show promises a night of unforgettable fun!
Important Information:
Date: Friday 1st August
The ticket price is $35 per person and is payable at time of booking.
Doors will open at 6pm.
The performance is scheduled to start at 7pm
Our kitchen will be available from 6pm to 8pm
Piano by Request will take place after the show. You are welcome to keep your table
Seating is allocated so please let us know if you have multiple bookings wanting to sit together.