James Bugg – Near and Far Photographic Exhibition

Near and Far is a culmination of two ongoing bodies of work created over the past seven years. These bodies of work combine pictures made in distant places whilst travelling, alongside scenes much closer to home. Born in 1996, James Bugg is a documentary photographer based in Victoria’s High Country. He received his MA from…

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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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BBC Country Music Festival

Four days of live music from a range of local country artists, from Thursday – Sunday. Saturday night, come and be entertained by the wonderful Rodney Vincent and the golden-voiced Brian Letton.

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