At the Market | Live Music in Ballarat

Hey music lovers! Get ready to rock out at Market Hotel! Our newly renovated pub and restaurant is not only home to a beer garden and a fresh new menu, but also boasts a vast range of beers on tap, a pool table, and a lively front bar.

Check out what's coming up at The Market below and keep an eye on our socials (Facebook and Instagram) for times and details closer to these dates.

Kick off your Festival weekend at the Official Pre-Party at the Market Hotel!

Join country music fans from across Australia for a huge night featuring live country music, special artist and influencer appearances, giveaways, and plenty of surprises to get you festival-ready.

Your ticket includes entry to one of the biggest country music parties of the weekend, whether you’re travelling to Ballarat or you’re a local, this is the place to be before the festival begins.

Event Highlights:

* Live country music

* Special guest artist appearances

* Country music influencers and creators

* Exclusive giveaways and prizes

* Food and drinks available to purchase from the Market Hotel

Round up your mates, dust off your boots, and get ready to start the Festival weekend the right way!

We are your place to be for the whole weekend with lots planned for afters on the Sunday also.
Friday 9th > Sunday 11th October.

Matty Chaps playing live at the Market Hotel Ballarat on Sunday, September 27 at 3:00 PM

Matty Chaps, Sun 27 Sep @ 3pm

Plays like: Diesel, John Farnham, James Bay. Takes requests from his 1,600 song library! Get involved on the day with Matty.

The Tommies playing live at the Market Hotel Ballarat on Sunday, October 4 at 3:00 PM

The Tommies, Sun 4 Oct @ 3pm

Consisting of sibling songwriting duo, Xavier and Duncan Brodie, alongside Lachy Oliver and George Scott, are an up-and-coming rock band based in Melbourne, Australia.

Dusty Boots Podcast playing live at the Market Hotel Ballarat on Friday, October 9 at 6:30 PM

Dusty Boots Podcast, Fri 9 Oct @ 6pm

Hosted by Shooter (The Chippy) and Bottle-O-Bill (The Singing farmer) the Dusty Boots Podcast is your one stop shop for all things country. Join us for the official pre-party.

The Country Way, Sun 11 Oct @ 3pm

Good old fashioned country duo playing the biggest country and classic pub hits!

Adaiah & Felipe playing live at the Market Hotel Ballarat on Sunday, October 18 at 3:00 PM

Adaiah & Felipe, Sun 18 Oct @ 3pm

Adaiah & Felipe bring a fresh, intimate perspective to the anthems of the 70s and 80s. Born from Adaiah’s journey of self-discovery as a songwriter and Felipe’s versatile guitar work, the duo strips back iconic English classics into captivating acoustic arrangements.