Rural Australians for Refugees Film Showing

Mansfield, Benalla and Wangaratta Rural Australians for Refugees groups invite you to join them at a one-off showing of No Other Land, a Palestinian-Israeli documentary film at Swanpool’s old style cinema. This film shows the destruction of the West Bank’s Masafer Yatta by Israeli soldiers and the alliance which develops between Palestinian activist Basel and…

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Benalla Street Art Festival

After the incredible success of the 2025 festival, Benalla is once again preparing to welcome the world for another unforgettable celebration of street art! In 2026, expect even more color, creativity, and community spirit as the town transforms into Australia’s most exciting open-air gallery. Watch walls come alive as local and international artists create brand-new…

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Benalla Festival

Benalla Festival is a celebration of the Benalla Rural City lifestyle—its people, country living, and strong community spirit. The festival program features a variety of events across our rural townships during the first weekend, from Friday 1 to Saturday 2 November. The celebrations continue in Benalla during the second weekend, from Saturday 8 to Sunday…

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Concert: Acacia Quartet

Acacia Quartet are one of Australia’s most respected string ensembles. Join them and the Benalla Art Gallery for an afternoon of string classics including Joseph Haydn’s wonderful ‘Sunrise Quartet’, Nick Wales’ exhilarating ‘Harbour Light’ and Maurice Ravel’s magical ‘String Quartet.’ Audiences can expect to experience the best of classical and Australian string quartet repertoire. Program:…

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Acacia Quartet concert – Benalla Art Gallery

Acacia Quartet are one of Australia’s most respected string ensembles. Join them at the Benalla Art Gallery for an afternoon of string classics including Joseph Haydn’s wonderful ‘Sunrise Quartet’, Nick Wales’ exhilarating ‘Harbour Light’ and Maurice Ravel’s magical ‘String Quartet.’ Audiences can expect to experience the best of classical and Australian string quartet repertoire. Program:…

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Nocturne: Benalla Art Gallery Collection

Drawn from the Benalla Art Gallery Collection, Nocturne presents 40 works by 24 of Australia’s leading artists. Spanning all media, the exhibition explores multiple interpretations of the theme ‘nocturne’, specifically focussing on the scenes, sounds, and movements ‘of the night’.

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