Tours of St Joseph’s Church and Parish House Benalla
Tours of St Joseph’s Church and Parish House to be held in conjunction with the Benalla Heritage Festival. You are invited to wander through these historic landmarks, enjoy the architecture, admire the rich history, view the memorabilia and listen to the stories. You can take a peek at the underground cellar in the Parish House,…
Read MoreU3A History and Change
U3A Benalla has grown energetically over 30 years of serving the local community. What began with just a few courses now offers around 48, reflecting the curiosity and enthusiasm of its members. Early classes were held in private homes before moving to old school buildings. Today U3A operates from its current premises in Benalla. From…
Read MoreBBC Country Music Festival 2026
Join the Benalla Bowls Club for their annual multi-day Country Music Festival featuring Owen Blundell, Nicole Mathews, Anthony Tenace, and more across four days of live music and entertainment – a collection of local country artists, fantastic food and drinks, line dancing, and more. Hear echoes of Olivia Newton John and other classics as you…
Read MoreStephanie Cartledge: Shared Waters Mural
Shared Waters explores the quiet, often unnoticed lives of native animals that inhabit Lake Benalla. The exhibition heroes species that exist alongside people’s daily lives yet remain largely unseen. Many people walk the lake’s edge every day without ever spotting a platypus, rakali, nankeen night heron or long-necked turtle. In some cases, without knowing these…
Read MoreHA-HA: Street Art Bushranger
Street Art Bushranger presents a bold exploration of Australian popular culture through the work of renowned street artist HA-HA. Drawing on imagery from mass media and the visual noise of contemporary life, the exhibition examines the obsessions shaping the 21st century, including reality television, celebrity, sport, crime, wealth and the pursuit of instant notoriety. Central…
Read MoreWinton Festival of Speed
The Winton Festival of Speed celebrates the golden era of Australian motorsport with over 300 historic race cars competing at Winton Raceway, known as Australia’s Action Track. Visitors can experience the roar of engines and the thrill of competition across a wide range of racing categories. These include historic touring cars from the 1960s to…
Read MoreBenalla Festival
Get ready—Benalla’s biggest celebration is back and bigger than ever. Spread across two vibrant weekends, the Benalla Festival is all about showcasing what makes their Rural City so special: their people, their creativity, their stories, and their unbeatable community spirit. From art, music and dance to history, sport, exhibitions, family fun and everything in between,…
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