Come and Try Day

Come along to Tomorrow Today’s Come and Try Day. Discover many of the different sporting and recreational activities on offer for Benalla’s young people aged 5 to 19 years and their families. Whether it’s football or photography, art or astronomy, basketball or board games there’s sure to be something to interest you. With hands-on, interactive…

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Allan Mitelman: The marks we make

Allan Mitelman was one of Australia’s foremost abstract artists and holds an important place in the history of abstraction in this country. Mitelman was equally accomplished as a painter, draughtsman and printmaker. He had an extraordinary repertoire of techniques and processes that he manipulated to create the subtle, beautifully inflected and resonant surfaces of his…

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Benalla Art Gallery – Kerryn Amery: Mostly Black and White

Mostly Black and White explores elements of Kerryn’s world through the medium of printmaking. Her work focuses on the flowers and wildlife in her garden and the local bushland. Thirteen or so years ago, Kerryn enrolled in an introductory printmaking course at the Australian Print Workshop in Fitzroy. It was a revelation, and she still…

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Looking back: celebrating 50 years of the Benalla Art Gallery Collection

The iconic building that is home to the Benalla Art Gallery is celebrating 50 years since its inauguration. The organisation itself was established in 1968 with considerable community backing and significant donors such as Laurie and Erma Ledger. With this support, noted architects Philip Sargeant and Colin Munro were appointed to design the purpose-built Benalla…

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Nocturne

40 works by 24 of Australia’s leading artists. Spanning all media, the exhibition explores multiple interpretations of the theme ‘nocturne’, specifically focusing on the scenes, sounds, and movements ‘of the night’

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The Mountain Cattlemen’s Annual Get Together

The Mountain Cattlemen’s Annual Get Together is Victoria’s premier celebration of high country tradition, bringing together families and communities for three unforgettable days of heritage, horsemanship, and authentic Australian culture. As one of Regional Victoria’s largest and longest-running events, the event honours the rich traditions and pioneering spirit of Victoria’s High Country, celebrating the enduring…

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Korean Film Festival

The Korean Film Festival in Australia (KOFFIA) brings four standout films from its 2025 program to Benalla — all screening for free. Catch romantic drama Hear Me: Our Summer, family comedy About Family, quirky rom-com Forbidden Fairytale, and mystery comedy The Noisy Mansion. Don’t miss this chance to experience the best of Korean cinema on…

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Rosewood Music Camp

This annual weekend music camp features accomplished professional musicians, dancers, choralists and creative artists running workshops for beginners and the more skilled. People of all ages and skill levels come together for a weekend of music making, dancing, singing, creative activities, bush walks, yoga and more. The weekend also includes a bush dance on Saturday…

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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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