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Hit like and keep updated on all the latest gigs, local bands, all-ages events, and more in Ballarat! Music is our thing.

Running all-ages events + music industry skills development for people aged 12-25 in the Ballarat region
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18/10/2026

Apply now to join Sonika in 2027! 🎉

Help create exciting all-ages events across Ballarat, from live music gigs, to Pride Ball, to PopCon. Gain experience in event planning and promotion, while connecting with other creative young people. Get to see behind the scenes of local venues and gigs, and be mentored by a supportive and experienced team.

Whether you're into music, photography, design, performing, or keen to try something new, Sonika is your chance to get involved, build up your skills and the local scene!

Applications close 22 November.
Apply now and help make it happen via https://ballarat.pulsesoftware.com/Pulse/job/Ip3UWq/Youth-Services-Volunteers-2027

16/10/2026

25/09/2026

Huge thanks to our community partners .ballarat and .realms.inc! They will be providing fun, free activities all day long at PopCon!

Head upstairs at Civic Hall to try out a new board game with Good Games!

Head to the lawn between Civic Hall and the Library to see dramatic LARP battles, try out your own skills! or embark on one of their quests!

PopCon 2026 - Ballarat's pop culture convention
📍 Ballarat Library and Civic Hall, Ballarat Central
📅 Sunday 27 September
🕚 11am to 4pm
🎫 FREE ENTRY – no tickets required

25/09/2026

Here is the full map of PopCon 2026! So much to see and do!
Physical maps will be available on the day

If you're not sure what to expect at PopCon, check out our Social Story - https://tr.ee/A1HFRS

25/09/2026

What else will be at PopCon?
We've got food from Dew Drop Cakes, The Hippie Whippy, MDA Twista Potato, Deja Brew Xpresso, and sausage sizzle by the Ballarat East Community Men's Shed!

The Chill Space is where you can have a break. While you may still hear noise from there, it's a lot less intense than the market space, and perfect for a quick breather! You can also find quiet spots outside and in the Library.

Our photobooth will be there again where you can take printed photos with your friends!

First Aid will be available all day if you run into any trouble - located in the middle of the event at stage door/Cosplay Info at the back of Civic Hall and across from the LARP area.

This year we also have an Achievement Bingo card you can pick up at PopCon HQ - complete the tasks to win a prize!

PopCon 2026 - Ballarat's pop culture convention
📍 Ballarat Library and Civic Hall, Ballarat Central
📅 Sunday 27 September
🕚 11am to 4pm
🎫 FREE ENTRY – no tickets required

24/09/2026

Visit over 40 artists and stalls at the PopCon Market!
Check out the Civic Hall Market Space map for where they'll all be!
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23/09/2026

Our good friends and will be in the Library at PopCon with fun props, ready to chat all day about their fandoms with you!
Make sure to stop by and say hi!

PopCon 2026 - Ballarat's pop culture convention
📍 Ballarat Library and Civic Hall, Ballarat Central
📅 Sunday 27 September
🕚 11am to 4pm
🎫 FREE ENTRY – no tickets required

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Ballarat, VIC

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