Ballan Autumn Festival

13/05/2026

Have you missed out on tickets to the Ballan Feast Fantasy Chamber Music Concert?
The trybooking links are now closed but we still have some tickets available so please message this page if you would like to attend.

Enjoy the music of these 4 very accomplished musicians at the Ballan Neighbourhood House/ Mechanics Institute Hall from 3pm.
There will be wine, nibbles and a chance to meet the musicians after the concert.

Miranda Brockman Kenji Fujimura

12/05/2026

Another great day out in Ballan!

This is your last call to secure tickets for the Ballan Feast Luncheon!
There are some tickets left to the lunch portion of this great day.
The lunch will be prepared by Graze-Ballan and held in the function area of the Ballan Bakehouse & Bar.
This 2 course meal, including a glass of wine or soft drink, a Belgium chocolate gift and tea and coffee is valued at $70 but thanks to the Moorabool Windfarm Grants Program you can attend for only $35.
The trybooking links are now closed, so if you want these last few tickets please message this page.

01/05/2026

ONE WEEK LEFT TO BUY TICKETS!

Get in fast as there is only 1 week left to purchase your tickets to the Ballan Feast Fantasy Luncheon and Concert!

The fantasy luncheon will be at Ballan Bakehouse & Bar, the 2 course meal is provided by Graze-Ballan and you will get a Belgium Chocolate to take home. $35 each ($70 value).
Tickets for the luncheon are available here. https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1537240

The concert, Featuring music by composers Prokofiev and Rachmaninov, Bozza, Fujimura and Australian composer Sally Greenaway. This captivating chamber concert takes listeners on an imaginative journey through enchanting themes such as secret gardens, strawberry thieves, foxes, romantic song and some beloved selections from The Sound of Music. The concert will be followed by supper, wine and a chance to socialise with friends and musicians.
Tickets for the concert are available here. https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1537245

17/04/2026

Festival attendees can look forward to a gourmet lunch, accompanied by exciting raffle prizes, extending the spirit of community and celebration and all included for $35. The afternoon will culminate in a chamber music concert, bringing back to Ballan much-loved musicians whose artistry has delighted audiences for decades. Among the performers are three distinguished musicians associated with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra - Miranda Brockman (cello), Elise Millman (bassoon), and Wendy Clarke (flute) - alongside renowned pianist and composer Kenji Fujimura, who has been a respected educator at Melbourne University and Monash University over many years. Tickets range start from $20 concession.

17/04/2026

The Ballan Feast 2026: A Celebration of Art, Food and Music
Follow this page for information regarding tickets and program.
Share to lovers of Art, Food and Music!

27/03/2026

If you or someone you know received a parking infringement during the Ballan Autumn Festival, please don’t sit on it.

Could you kindly send a copy of the ticket (or tickets) through to [email protected].

The Ballan Autumn Festival Committee will collate these and approach Council to seek a fair and reasonable resolution on behalf of those affected.

A festival is a community effort—built on goodwill, volunteers, and local support—and it’s only right that this situation is reviewed properly.

With thanks,

Kevin Harper
President
Ballan Autumn Festival

20/03/2026

20/03/2026

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17/03/2026

17/03/2026

A tremendous thanks to all of our delightful musicians and acts of 2026!
On the Moorabool Windfarm Stage:
StarGirl
Ballan Community Street Band
True Tension
Studio C Performing Arts Ballan
Ballan Community Choir
The Darlings Family Trust

And in the Community Bank Ballan & District Grand Parade:
Jayden Spence
Kyneton Street Band
Creswick Brass Band
Gordon Ukestra
Ballan Community Street Band

As well as to W***y and Carlene and all of those who took part in the
Open Mic Mount Wallace in front of SpringFields Garage!

And thank you to our brilliant sound tech Bobby Bravington of Greenhills Sound Off-grid Recording and Mixing for bringing so much music to your ears.

Thanks also to the dedicated team of volunteers who looked after the stage.