Until 29 Nov
CURIOSITY: Building Breakthroughs in LEGO Bricks
Explore creativity through LEGO sculptures while Bendigo Art Gallery undergoes its renovation — perfect for grandkids.
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What's On in Bendigo
From Bendigo Art Gallery exhibitions and Ulumbarra Theatre shows to View Street events, goldfields markets and live music across the region, here's what's worth getting out for in Bendigo. Curated each week by Morning Post.
Updated 28 October 2026 · events curated by Morning Post
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Daily 9:30am-5pm
Golden Dragon Museum
See the world's oldest imperial dragon and discover the captivating story of Chinese heritage on the goldfields.
Find out more →Daily 9am-5pmFree
Bendigo Pottery — Australia's Oldest Working Pottery
Explore heritage kilns, join pottery classes, or wander the gallery and grounds at this local treasure.
Find out more →28 Oct
Ladbrokes Bendigo Cup
Experience the prestige and excitement of regional Victoria's premier racing event with fashion and hospitality.
Find out more →2nd Saturday of each month 9am-12:30pmFree
Bendigo Community Farmers Market
Shop fresh produce directly from local growers at this accredited farmers market each second Saturday.
Find out more →Every Sunday 8:30am-2pmFree
Bendigo Showgrounds Market
Browse local food, crafts and goods at this beloved Sunday market running every week.
Find out more →Until 14 Nov
Echuca Hopwood Gardens Market
Market in the beautiful Hopwood Gardens setting, running through mid-November in nearby Echuca.
Until 1 Dec
Bendigo Murder Mystery: Solve the case!
Interactive mystery adventure in central Bendigo where you become the detective and solve the crime.
Find out more →Daily (check timetable)
Bendigo Heritage Tramways
Ride vintage talking trams through Bendigo's heart with recorded commentary on the city's rich gold rush history.
Find out more →Daily 9:30am-5pm
Central Deborah Gold Mine — Underground Tours
Descend 20 storeys underground into Bendigo's last commercial gold mine with hard hats and headlamps provided.
Find out more →Every Saturday 8amFree
parkrun Bendigo
Free weekly 5km timed run/walk through the Bendigo Botanic Gardens. All abilities welcome.
Find out more →Until 31 Oct
Street Machine Drag Challenge Presented by VPW
Australia's toughest street car challenge roars through Heathcote's motorsports park with drag racing and automotive spectacle all week.
29 Oct
Lessons in Disaster, Bendigo, October 2026
Community learning session exploring disaster preparedness and resilience in a welcoming, informative setting.
Find out more →29 Oct
Guy Sebastian in Bendigo
Australian Idol winner Guy Sebastian brings his soulful voice and chart-topping hits to Ulumbarra Theatre.
Find out more →30 Oct
Blokes Lunch Bendigo
Men gather to discuss health, wellbeing, and leadership in a relaxed lunch setting.
Find out more →30 Oct
OGA 60 Year Reunion: Classes of 1960, 1961 and 1962
Celebrate six decades since graduation with classmates from the early sixties at this special reunion.
Find out more →30 OctFree
Grow Food Bendigo: Growing food in small spaces
Discover clever ways to grow vegetables and herbs even when garden space is limited.
Find out more →30 Oct
Friday Night Gin and Jazz at Duneira Estate
Sip craft gin while enjoying live jazz in the elegant surroundings of historic Duneira Estate.
Find out more →30 Oct
Toby Mobbs National Tour BENDIGO w/Steph Bitter
A Friday evening of singer-songwriter storytelling, with Steph Bitter joining Toby Mobbs on his national tour stop in Bendigo.
Find out more →30 Oct – 1 Nov
Bendigo Tiny Home Expo 2026
Explore innovative tiny homes and downsizing solutions at this October long weekend expo at the Showground.
30 Oct – 2 Nov
Transformational Spring Health Retreat in Hepburn Springs
Four-day wellness retreat in historic Hepburn Springs spa country, an easy drive through goldfields and forest landscapes.
Find out more →30 Oct – 3 Nov
Wild Minds - Nature Connection Festival - Castlemaine
A short drive to Castlemaine for a nature-focused festival of connection, reflection and time outdoors in the Mount Alexander countryside.
Find out more →31 Oct
Mackenzie Quarters Regional Gin Gala 2026
Sample premium regional gins in the elegant surrounds of MacKenzie Quarters, a celebration of craft distilling excellence.
Find out more →31 Oct
RELAYS Album Launch Bendigo
Local band celebrates their new album with a special hometown launch performance.
Find out more →31 Oct
GDTR 2026
Regional endurance cycling event offering 250km and 400km routes starting from Bendigo Train Station in October.
Find out more →31 Oct
Water Stories
A final chance to catch this stage-style storytelling event on 31 October, a thoughtful outing for anyone who enjoys a good yarn.
Find out more →31 OctFree
Saturday Walk and Talk
A friendly morning stroll around Lake Weeroona, meeting at the undercover area near the playground, with all ages and fitness levels welcome.
Find out more →2 Nov
Dja Dja Wurrung Change of Seasons Ceremony
A culturally rich gathering in the heart of Bendigo, marking the turning of the seasons with Dja Dja Wurrung traditions.
3 Nov
Family History 101: Getting Started
A beginner-friendly session on tracing your family tree, with practical tips on where to start your search.
Find out more →4 Nov
Mah Jong at the Museum
Join a social afternoon of Mah Jong at the historic Golden Dragon Museum.
Find out more →5 Nov
Tee30 Sunrise Speedgolf - Social Golf Networking for Business Professionals
An early-morning social round of speedgolf for those who like a brisk walk, a swing and good company on the course.
Find out more →5 Nov
Bendigo Garden Morning Tea – November
Relaxing morning tea in a beautiful contemporary garden setting, designed for people with dementia and carers.
Find out more →6 Nov
Enchanting Kirtan: Sacred Music & Meditation Experience - Castlemaine
A gentle session of sacred chanting and meditation in nearby Castlemaine, ideal for anyone wanting a calm, restorative night of music.
Find out more →6 Nov
Live Music - Elise Drake
A relaxed Friday evening of live singer-songwriter music in the small country town of Wedderburn, a pleasant drive from Bendigo.
6 Nov
Songs From The Canyon | Ulumbarra Theatre, Bendigo
A tribute to Laurel Canyon's legendary singer-songwriters, celebrating the 1970s folk-rock era's timeless harmonies.
Find out more →7 Nov
Bauhaus Bendigo: Abstract Painting with Kain White
A hands-on abstract painting session led by artist Kain White, part of the Bauhaus Bendigo program and ideal for creative beginners.
Find out more →7 Nov
PubSing Bendigo #5 - Total Eclipse of the Heart
A joyful community singalong of power ballads in a charming church setting, with no talent required, just a willingness to belt out a chorus.
Find out more →7 Nov
🎥 Craft Cinema Night - Easy A - Bendigo
Bring your knitting or craft project to a relaxed Saturday screening of the popular comedy Easy A, in good company.
7 Nov
Queen Forever - BENDIGO, VIC - Greatest Hits Tour
Relive Queen's legendary anthems with this spectacular tribute tour featuring all the band's greatest hits.
Find out more →7 Nov
GFA Carnival
A Saturday carnival of sporting action, a relaxed way to spend a day watching local teams compete.
Find out more →7 Nov
ECOTONE
A creative performance offering on 7 November, bringing fresh local artistry to the stage for curious theatre-goers.
Find out more →7 Nov – 8 Nov
The Australian Fishing & Outdoor Expo.
Explore the latest fishing tackle, camping equipment and outdoor gear at this weekend showcase.
8 Nov
Singing workshop with Lachlan Massey and BYC
Join a special singing workshop led by Lachlan Massey and Bendigo Youth Choir at the college.
8 Nov
Round 5 - Melbourne Cobras vs Adelaide Fire
Watch a competitive round of hockey on a Sunday at the Bendigo fields, with Melbourne Cobras facing Adelaide Fire.
Find out more →11 Nov
Introduction to SoulCollage® Workshops
A gentle, creative introduction to SoulCollage, using images to explore your thoughts in a relaxed small-group setting in Golden Square.
Find out more →11 Nov
Cushion Concert - November
A cosy, laid-back concert on View Street where you can settle in and enjoy live music up close.
Find out more →12 Nov
Art Yarn & Create
A friendly creative gathering where you can bring your yarn or craft project, chat, and pick up new ideas.
Find out more →12 Nov
LIFE DRAWING AT KYNETON RIDGE
A relaxed life drawing session for beginners and seasoned sketchers, offering a welcoming creative outlet in the Kyneton countryside.
Find out more →13 Nov
Friday Night Show & Shine
Admire classic cars and collectibles under lights at the museum's popular evening showcase event.
13 Nov
Tricia Stringer: The Paradise Resort
Hear popular Australian novelist Tricia Stringer discuss her latest book in an author event that book lovers will enjoy.
Find out more →13 Nov
Bendigo Blues & Roots Weekend Mini-Fest 2026
Three-day music festival featuring blues and roots artists across eight local venues throughout Bendigo's vibrant music scene.
Find out more →13 Nov
Bendigo Caravan & Camping Leisurefest
Walk through the latest caravan and camping gear at this family-friendly expo at Bendigo Racecourse.
Find out more →14 Nov
Bauhaus Bendigo Symposium at the Beehive Building
A thoughtful symposium on Bauhaus design and its Bendigo connections, set in the historic Beehive Building, ideal for architecture and design lovers.
Find out more →14 Nov
From A Diamond To A King with The Australian Symphony Orchestra @ Ulumbarra Theatre Bendigo
Full symphony orchestra celebrates the iconic music of Neil Diamond and Elvis Presley in grand style.
Find out more →14 Nov
2026 BENDIGO FRIENDLY SPRINTS & 5&10KM CHAMPIONSHIPS
Paddle Victoria's friendly sprint and marathon canoe racing championships hosted at Bendigo Canoe Club in November.
Find out more →14 Nov
West Bendigo Cricket Club 150th Anniversary Gala Dinner
Celebrate 150 years of West Bendigo Cricket with dinner, stories and club legends at The Bendigo Club.
14 Nov
Late & Loose Comedy - Axedale Tavern
Live comedy at the welcoming Axedale Tavern, bringing laughter to our local community.
Find out more →14 Nov – 15 Nov
2026 Holden Drag Nationals
Watch classic Holdens thunder down the quarter mile at Heathcote's Victorian Motorsports Park.
14 Nov
Diesel By Request - Bendigo
Mark Lizotte delivers career-spanning hits shaped by audience requests in this intimate conversational concert experience.
Find out more →14 NovFree
| Free plants | Trading day | Bendigo Botanical Gardens |
Trade cuttings and seeds with fellow gardeners and take home a free plant from the Botanic Gardens.
Find out more →15 Nov
Bendigo Symphony Orchestra - Fantasy
The Bendigo Symphony Orchestra performs an enchanting program of fantasy-inspired classical works.
Find out more →15 Nov
Spring Fair 2026
A Sunday spring fair for browsing stalls and soaking up the community atmosphere, with something for all ages.
19 Nov
Ilka Tampke: How to Love the World
An author talk with Ilka Tampke, offering thoughtful reflections on connection, nature and caring for the world around us.
Find out more →19 Nov
Walking Sports Taster Day
Try gentle, low-impact walking versions of popular sports in a welcoming taster session designed for all ages and fitness levels.
Find out more →20 Nov
St. Kilian’s Christmas Fair
A cheerful Christmas fair with stalls and seasonal treats, a lovely spot to start your festive gift shopping.
21 Nov
View Street Amplified fear: The Deans of Soul + The F Jays + DJ West Goornong Massive and more!
Soul legends The Deans headline a multi-artist showcase featuring The F Jays and local talent.
21 Nov
Scots on Show 2026
A community showcase day with a Scottish flavour, ideal for a leisurely Saturday outing with friends or grandkids.
24 Nov
Review Your Energy Bills
A practical session on reading your energy bills and finding savings, handy for anyone watching the household budget.
Find out more →25 Nov
Comedy Night: Billy Stiles Live in Bendigo
Rising Australian comedian Billy Stiles brings his dry observations and deadpan humour to Hotel Shamrock Bendigo.
Find out more →27 Nov
Friday Night Live Music - Chris DeArugo
Easygoing Friday night live music in the Myers Flat countryside, a lovely excuse for a scenic drive and a relaxed evening.
28 Nov
Motown Day Party: Bendigo ✨
Celebrate the golden era of Motown with an afternoon of smooth soul, timeless classics, and funky dance moves.
Find out more →28 Nov
Elvis to the Extreme
A high-energy Elvis tribute packed with the King's best-loved hits, ideal for a nostalgic night out.
Find out more →28 Nov
Ross Wilson & The Peaceniks: Now Listen! We’re Steppin’ Out! - 50 Years Of Hits Tour - Bendigo
Daddy Cool legend Ross Wilson celebrates 50 years of Australian rock with classics from Eagle Rock onward.
Find out more →28 Nov
SHOOTERS SHOOT: 5TH MAJOR CHARITY BASKETBALL EVENT
A charity basketball event on 28 November, where you can cheer on the players and support a good cause.
Find out more →29 Nov
The Rotary Christmas Market
Start your festive shopping early at this vineyard market supporting Rotary community projects with handmade gifts and treats.
Find out more →3 Dec
Bendigo Garden Morning Tea – December
Morning tea in a stunning contemporary garden setting, specially designed for people with dementia and carers.
Find out more →5 Dec
Community Christmas Festival 2026
Celebrate the festive season at White Hills' community garden with entertainment, stalls, and seasonal cheer for all ages.
10 Dec
Ian Moss & Troy Cassar-Daley - Together Alone Tour 2026
Two ARIA Hall of Fame icons unite for an intimate evening of rock, blues, and country.
Find out more →10 Dec
Ian Moss in Bendigo
Cold Chisel legend Ian Moss performs his signature rock and blues sound at Ulumbarra Theatre.
Find out more →10 Dec
Troy Cassar-Daley in Bendigo
Golden Guitar-winning country music icon performs his beloved catalogue at Ulumbarra Theatre in December.
Find out more →11 Dec
Rapunzel the pantomime
Classic family pantomime fun with the Bendigo Theatre Company, perfect for grandparents and grandchildren together.
Find out more →12 Dec
SOS - A Tribute to ABBA
Sing along to Dancing Queen, Mamma Mia and more in a festive-season tribute to ABBA's greatest hits.
Find out more →12 Dec
The 39th Annual Bruce Awards
Bendigo's long-running, light-hearted awards night returns to Ulumbarra Theatre with plenty of laughs and local spirit.
Find out more →13 Dec
Swan Lake
Tchaikovsky's much-loved ballet comes to Bendigo, a graceful Sunday outing worth planning ahead for.
Find out more →19 Dec
Sir Tony Robinson: From Blackadder to Alfred the Great
The much-loved Baldrick actor and historian shares stories from his career, from Blackadder comedy to Anglo-Saxon history, on stage in Bendigo.
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