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2022 Victorian Off-Road Championship round 5 & 6
2022-05-21 - 2022-05-22 | Possum Park Enduro Track, Casterton-Edenhope Rd, Chetwynd, 3312, -37.30390283072896, 141.4007535401442
Edenhope Motorcycle Club will host round 5 and 6 of the 2022 Victorian Off-Road Championships.
When: Saturday 21 May and Sunday 22 May 2022. All day Event.
Where: Possum Park Enduro Track at 4108 Casterton Edenhope Rd, Chetwynd, VIC 3312.
Fully Catered, free entry for spectators!
All Welcome. Community and Tourism Event
See Edenhope Motorcycle Club Facebook page for more information.
Find more information about the 2022 Victorian Off-Road Championship here.

The Mack Jost Gift
2025-04-20 00:00 - 2027-01-07 00:00 (Australia/Melbourne)
Horsham Regional Art Gallery is pleased to exhibit the Mack Jost Gift, a selection of works drawn from over 250 works donated to the Horsham Regional Art Gallery collection by Australian concert pianist Mack Jost (pronounced ‘yost’) AM (1918-2000). Jost’s legacy tells a nationally significant story of private benefaction supporting regional Australia and is an important element in the story of art and culture in the Wimmera. His generosity served our region and propelled forward the development of the art gallery.
The Horsham Regional Art Gallery collection was then established in 1972. Eight years later, Horsham-born Mack Jost approached Council and Gallery staff with the proposal of a significant series of gifts to the collection; he offered to gift his private collection of Australian paintings and works on paper to the Horsham collection, as a series of donations during his lifetime and culminating in a significant bequest. Jost selected Horsham to commemorate his family’s long association with the Wimmera, having been born in Horsham in 1918, and his father Conrad Henry Jost was a farmer on land outside of Horsham for several decades. From then, Jost progressively donated his personal art collection of over 250 works by significant Australian artists from the colonial and modern eras, culminating in the final bequest after his death in 2000.

Organised by Horsham Rural City Council

View from here: Highlights from the National Gallery collection
2025-04-21 00:00 - 2027-03-07 00:00
The iconic mountain ranges of western Victoria, including Mt Arapiles, have served as creative stimulus for countless artists. The exhibition View from here: Highlights from the National Gallery collection will see key paintings, works on paper, artist’s books and even furniture, by artists such as Eugene von Guerard, Nicholas Chevalier, Thomas Clark, Arthur Streeton, Sidney Nolan, Arthur Boyd and John Olsen return to the landscape that inspired them.
This exhibition is on long-term loan from the National Gallery of Australia with support from the Australian Government as part of Sharing the National Collection.

Organised by Horsham Rural City Council

Charlton Lawn Tennis Club Annual Tournament
2026-01-24 00:00 - 2027-01-25 00:00
The Charlton Lawn Tennis Club, Victoria’s oldest regional tennis club formed in 1881, holds an annual three day tennis tournament, around the Australia Day holiday, on 16 excellent grass courts. There are Open, A, B, C and D grades in each event of mens and ladies singles, mens and ladies doubles and mixed doubles. A changing partners doubles event is provided on the singles day for those who do not wish to play singles.
Mixed doubles is all played on one day (all five grades of finals played under lights), mens and ladies doubles on another day and singles and changing partner doubles, on the other day; all events are on a round robin format, guaranteeing everyone a great weekend of tennis.
The club has excellent facilities, an extensive shade area fully enclosed by a child-proof fence, with all catering provided over the weekend. The tournament has a friendly family atmosphere and Charlton is located on the Calder Highway and on either side of the Avoca River.
Accommodation (arranged by the contestants) is provided by a bed and breakfast, two motels, two hotels, an en-suite caravan park and a caravan/tent park. There are a number of coffee/eatery options.
Come and enjoy a relaxing weekend in the country.

Organised by Charlton Lawn Tennis Club Annual Tournament

Riverfront Pop Up Summer Series
2026-03-08 00:00 - 2026-03-21 00:00
Sit back and relax as you enjoy the Riverfront Summer Series Event.
This exciting series at the riverfront meeting place features delicious food trucks, live music, outdoor games and great vibes, perfect for a summer night out.

Organised by Horsham Rural City Council

Demi Kromidellis: Ancestral Silence
2026-03-16 00:00 - 2026-05-24 00:00
Demi Kromidellis’ practice explores the layered intersections of heritage, memory, and identity. As a third-generation Australian of Greek descent, she reflects on the ways diaspora continues to shape cultural belonging within Victoria, where Greek immigrant communities have long contributed to the state’s social and cultural fabric.
In 2024, Kromidellis travelled to Greece to photograph her grandparents’ homes, now abandoned and decaying. These sites, once filled with life and tradition, stand as quiet monuments to migration, cultural practice, and family history. Through the act of revisiting and reimagining these spaces, she reflects on how culture adapts, transforms, and, at times, dilutes across generations.
The large-scale chromogenic prints, drawn from medium format film negatives, carry the rawness of both material and memory. They ask: what remains of a culture once uprooted? And how can its physical and symbolic legacies be carried forward?
Kromidellis’ photographs become more than records of place, they are meditations on belonging, dislocation and the fragile threads that tie people to ancestral homes. Her art balances the tangible beauty of the natural world with an almost spiritual awareness of its mysteries, drawing audiences into vivid encounters with both the physical and the imagined landscapes we inhabit. Her work is held in significant public collections and has been exhibited nationally and internationally, affirming her reputation as one of Australia’s most accomplished contemporary photographers.

Organised by Horsham Rural City Council

This working life: from the collection
2026-03-16 00:00 - 2026-06-21 00:00
Horsham Regional Art Gallery is pleased to present This working life, an exhibition of photography drawn entirely from the Gallery collection. Exploring the many ways Australians work, contribute to, and care for their communities and spanning more than a century, these images reveal labour not as an abstract idea but as lived experience shaped by hands, bodies, relationships and place.
From early twentieth‑century rural industry to the factories, offices and newsrooms of the post‑war decades and into contemporary workplaces, the exhibition traces shifting landscapes of work. Come and see farmers, machinists, rope makers, firefighters, refugees, printers, miners and scientists. Some labour in paddocks and foundries, others under fluorescent light or in moments of crisis. Each photograph honours the skill, resilience and quiet dignity of its subjects.
The exhibition features works by Robert Ashton, Samuel George Cahill, Harold Cazneaux, Norman Deck, John Immig, Con Kroker, Jesse Marlow, Bruce Postle, Ross Schultz, Wolfgang Sievers, Matthew Sleeth, Mark Strizic, Ian Ward and John Werrett. Their approaches range from modernist precision to documentary intimacy and photojournalistic urgency, reminding us that photography does more than record work, it shapes how labour is seen, remembered and valued.
Since its early years, Horsham Regional Art Gallery has held a strong commitment to collecting and exhibiting photography.

Organised by Horsham Rural City Council

Werrun Wile Gan, soft possum gowns: Kelly Koumalatsos
2026-03-16 00:00 - 2026-06-21 00:00
Kaliopi Christine (Kelly) Koumalatsos is an Aboriginal – Greek Australian artist. Horsham Regional Art Gallery is proud to present Werrin Wile Gan – Soft Possum Gowns an exhibition of signature works by the Wamba Wamba and Wergaia woman, who for more than thirty years, has been central to the revival of possum skin cloak‑making in southeast Australia.
This exhibition brings together contemporary prints from the artist’s personal collection and delicate paper textile installations borrowed from Museums Victoria. The dresses and work garments are reminiscent of those worn by women in Koumalatsos’ matrilineal line. To make these works, printmaking ink was rolled directly onto possum fur and the impression transferred to paper or tissue paper. These prints and paper-textile works are the result of decades of practice led experimentation with possum fur and with the cultural processes surrounding possum skin cloak creation.
The garments’ shifting styles, the contradictory fragility of tissue paper as garment, and the act of printing the fur’s texture – all work together to shape meaning. As printed fur, you are offered an impression only, an echo. In southeast Australian Aboriginal cultures, possum skin cloaks are identity-bearing garments, surfaces for story and providers of literal warmth. These works remove you from the tactile and cultural qualities of possum skin itself and invite you to consider what happens when cultural knowledge is transmuted.

Organised by Horsham Rural City Council

Horsham LEGO Brick Show
2026-03-21 00:00 - 2026-03-22 00:00
The Playwell Events team is thrilled to announce they are bringing their popular Brick Show to Horsham this March.
Join Wimmera College Horsham for an unforgettable weekend featuring custom-built LEGO models across themes like Star Wars, City, Technic, and more.
Let your imagination run wild at our ever-popular play tables. If you’re looking for that missing piece or a retired set, their vendors will have plenty of LEGO sets and parts for sale.
There is truly something for everyone—from the youngest builders to adult fans of LEGO (AFOLs).

Organised by Playwell Events

Cosentino Tricked – An Evening Of Wonder
2026-03-22 00:00
Step into the mysterious world of Australia’s greatest illusionist, Cosentino.
Witness the impossible as the ‘International Magician of the Year’ takes you on an unforgettable journey with his brand-new production, Tricked – An Evening Of Wonder.
This isn’t just a magic show, it’s an immersive theatre experience where the line between reality and fantasy are blurred.
Be captivated by breathtaking grand stage illusions, mind-boggling close-up wonders and heart stopping escapes that will leave you mesmerised to the very last jaw-dropping moment.
You won’t believe your eyes. This production is perfect for all ages, thrill seekers and anyone who truly loves a one-of-a-kind magical experience.
Prepare to be amazed, prepare to be tricked.

Organised by Horsham Rural City Council

Wimmera Merino Sheep Show
2026-03-29 00:00
Country life at it’s best in the heart of Horsham in regional Victoria as they bring you stud sheep on show and working farm dogs displaying their skills in a trial where the competition is fierce.
This is a public event to showcase stud merinos, fleeces and yard dogs at Maydale Reserve at the historic Horsham Showgrounds overlooking the Wimmera River.
Yard dogs, fleece and prime merinos will fill the space, while you take in the sights and sounds of this historical venue, hidden away with ample parking on-site and easy access.
Mixing farm culture with country hospitality.

Organised by Horsham Agricultural Soc

Cirque Nouvelle
2026-04-09 00:00
Cameo Rascale Entertainment presents Cirque Nouvelle – a new evolution of circus.
After sell-out shows across Australia, this internationally acclaimed all-star cast are back and ready to present a truly unique and versatile production.
This multitalented line up of circus performers, each world class in their own right, have combined their acrobatic, juggling, aerial and balancing talents together to create a show like no other. This outstanding cast are led by a quirky ringmaster struggling with a fear common among us all, change.
Cirque Nouvelle explores the elemental theme of old versus new and how circus has changed over the years from the classic Big Top featuring performing animals to the now modern day circus’ headlining in state of the art theatres around the world with extravagant technology, lighting and costuming.
It is with great honour we invite you to embark on this heart-warming journey which is sure to thrill, captivate and amaze the whole family.

Organised by Horsham Rural City Council

Light's Cutting Edge - Gayle Cykner
2026-04-10 00:00 - 2026-05-24 00:00
The Raillery Hub Art Gallery in St Arnaud is delighted to exhibit the work of Gayle Cykner at its next exhibition.
Gayle Cykner is a regional Australian artist based in Victoria whose work focuses on finding beauty in the ordinary aspects of daily life.
She focuses on the subject matter by specialising in capturing local scenes, including backyards, laneways, and overlooked everyday vistas. She works primarily with oil on canvas to create detailed and often vibrant depictions of these scenes. Her work is described as a celebration of local environments and honouring the ordinary.

Organised by Raillery Hub Inc.

Santana and The Doobie Brothers Tribute Listen To The Music
2026-04-10 00:00
Get ready to experience an unforgettable night of classic rock magic as Dino Jag and The Mighty Big deliver their electrifying tribute to two of the most iconic rock legends, Santana & The Doobie Brothers.
This high-energy concert will transport you back to a time when the music was real, and the songs made you feel alive. Featuring a powerhouse lineup of Australia’s finest musicians, fronted by international award-winning singer-songwriter Dino Jag, this two-hour show is packed with timeless hits, soulful grooves, and foot-stomping, sing-along classics.
Relive chart-topping tracks like Black Magic Woman, Listen To The Music, Smooth, What A Fool Believes, and so many more as the band takes you on a musical journey spanning over five decades of unforgettable music.
The Listen To The Music – Australia 2026 Tour promises an evening of incredible energy, passion, and authenticity that fans won’t want to miss. Whether you’re moving to the Latin-infused rhythms or singing along to the soulful rock classics, this show is guaranteed to be a night to remember.

Organised by Horsham Rural City Council

Kannamaroo Festival
2026-04-11 00:00 - 2026-04-12 00:00
The Kannamaroo Festival is a family friendly and free community event held in April this year in Horsham.
The Kannamaroo Festival commenced in 1980 and has been operating ever since. The Festival is located at Sawyer Park and the Soundshell on the banks of the Wimmera River, with fireworks across the road at the City Oval. The Wimmera River, the iconic waterway, was the inspiration behind the name of the festival; ‘Kanna’ meaning beautiful and ‘Amaroo’ meaning waterhole.
During the weekend festival, you can enjoy the carnival and amusements at Sawyer Park on Saturday and family friendly activities, food trucks, music, carnival rides and amusements and ‘Australian Storybook Tour’ at the Soundshell on Sunday.

Organised by Horsham Rural City Council

Stitching the Sacred - Seeds of Becoming
2026-04-16 00:00 - 2026-04-19 00:00
Stitching the Sacred is an annual mindful crafting and creativity retreat, aimed at fostering connections, deepening into a sense of place, developing creativity and connective ways of thinking and being, and strengthening the body wisdom through working with the hands.
This April, join Kay Hustwaite and Shalome Lateef for Seeds of Becoming and create a strand of seed beads (a mala), and/or a companion cloth (a cloth of becoming) as you explore life transitions, new pathways or projects, and the promise of what might be.
Craft a companion cloth as a stand alone piece of personal transformation. Incorporate eco-printing practices and slow-stitching into your cloth design. Get guidance in making your companion cloth into a vessel to hold your beads. Learn how to craft beads from structurally beautiful seeds using simple tools. String your beads as a mala, or in a number pattern that is personally significant. Be guided through an intuitive process for catching a mantra, sound or word to accompany your beads. Learn about the value and significance of seed sounds, the sacredness of words, and the beauty of prayers for recitation and amplification of joy, abundance and peace. Spend time listening to and with the land, weaving songs, stories and connection into your work. Alternatively bring your own project to work on.

Organised by Centre for Creativity and Consciousness

Luke Kidgell: Good Intentions - Horsham
2026-04-17 00:00
Luke Kidgell continues his new World Tour in Australia in 2026.
Luke is known for his viral crowd-work interactions that often lead to some fairly unusual, yet hilarious encounters. Despite not having much control over his impulsive thoughts, Luke insists that deep down he means well, and this year he’s on a mission to prove it.
After touring the United States, Canada, New Zealand and Europe, Luke is coming back home with his brand-new show Good Intentions. This is not one to miss.
You’ve seen him on the internet, now it’s time to see him in real life, as Luke tries to prove that he really does have Good Intentions.

Organised by KEG TOURING

The Wizard of Oz
2026-04-30 00:00 - 2026-05-10 00:00
Follow the Yellow Brick Road as the Horsham Arts Council proudly brings The Wizard of Oz to the Horsham Town Hall stage.
This lovingly crafted production honours the cherished 1939 film, featuring its unforgettable songs, iconic characters and the timeless journey of Dorothy Gale as she travels from Kansas to the magical Land of Oz.
Alongside the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion, Dorothy discovers courage, friendship and the true meaning of home, all while being pursued by the Wicked Witch of the West.
With exceptional local talent, vibrant staging and the heart that the Horsham Arts Council productions are known for, this family-friendly musical promises joy, nostalgia and a touch of magic for audiences of all ages.
Step into Oz, adventure awaits over the rainbow.

Organised by Horsham Rural City Council

Horsham Mother's Day Classic
2026-05-10 00:00
The Mother’s Day Classic Horsham event was established for the local community and surrounding areas to raise funds and awareness for breast cancer whilst participating in a local 5 kilometre walk/ run.
Entry into the Mothers Day Classic has early bird pricing until the end of April and then standard pricing.
Please see the Mother’s Days Classic website for pricing and further information.
A great family event, it is an opportunity to do something active and celebrate Mother’s Day while remembering those who have been affected by breast cancer.

Organised by Horsham Rural City Council

Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow 2026
2026-05-20 00:00
Australia’s biggest comedy festival is hitting the road and bringing the laughs to you! Join the Melbourne International Comedy Festival Roadshow as it journeys around Australia, delivering hot and tasty comic treats to audiences near and far. With a curated line-up of comedy legends and fresh faces from Australia and beyond, the Roadshow has all your comedy bases covered (no joke) – all in one side-splitting show.
For almost three decades the Melbourne International Comedy Festival has been touring far and wide, bringing giggles, guffaws and good times to Australia – and now it’s Horsham’s turn.
Experience the fun of Australia’s largest comedy festival in your own backyard. Grab your mates and get on board the Roadshow.

Organised by Horsham Rural City Council

Velveteen Rabbit Live Theatre Show
2026-05-22 00:00
Set within a film shoot, layered with live projections, come enjoy this thoughtfully and hilariously reimagined 100 year old children’s story by Margery Williams.
Please bring your own favourite snuggly toy to the show. This is a show where the toys are in charge on stage and your own special guest toy is a VIP. Brought to you by SPARK Arts Education. Full education resources accompany this performance.

Organised by Horsham Rural City Council

Björn Again: ABBA Forever Tour
2026-05-29 00:00
The only ABBA-endorsed tribute show hits the stage for one spectacular night that is bound to be a Super Trouper celebration of ABBA’s timeless discography.
This internationally acclaimed show brings the glitter, the glam, and all the greatest hits with dazzling energy, spot-on vocals, and outrageous costumes. It’s a full-blown ABBA revival where audiences of all ages can sing, dance, and party like it’s 1979.
Expect all the classics — SOS, Mamma Mia, Dancing Queen, Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! — plus ballads like The Winner Takes It All, Fernando, and Knowing Me, Knowing You, performed with incredible musicianship, a cheeky sense of humour, and that signature Björn Again magic.
Tell your mum, tell your grumpy teenager, tell Fernando – tickets won’t last.

Organised by Horsham Rural City Council

Lehmo: Camper Van Go
2026-06-04 00:00
Lehmo’s all-new show Camper Van Go is a hilarious tale all about a disastrous National Lampoon-like holiday from hell!
There will also be some jokes about marriage, parenting, dogs and the Titanic. Camper Van Go played to sold out audiences across the Melbourne International Comedy Festival and Adelaide Fringe.
Lehmo is one of Australia’s most experienced and well-travelled comedians. He has headlined comedy clubs across the country for well over 15 years and worked in all corners of the globe including USA, UK, Ireland, South Africa, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong and Thailand.
As a regular on the festival circuit Lehmo has written and performed solo shows at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, Adelaide Fringe Festival and the Melbourne International Comedy Festival for over two decades.
Suitable for ages over 16, a perfect show for families with teenagers, gen-Xers, boomers or a night out with the girls.

Organised by Horsham Rural City Council

Smoke on the Water
2026-06-07 00:00
Embrace the crisp country air with a day-to-night experience of fire, flavour, and live music at Maydale Reserve, part of the 150km Feast Series.
Locals and visitors are invited to rug up and enjoy a vibrant, sensory-rich event set against the scenic Wimmera River. Enjoy bold, smoky dishes and desserts from fabulous food trucks, sip on regional wines, craft gin, mulled wine and boutique beers from producers within 150km of Horsham.
Support local wine makers—many affected by summer fires—by buying by the glass, bottle or box. Enjoy it fireside or take it home to share.
As the sun sets, watch the bonfire come to life, marking the shift as day turns to night. Don’t miss the dramatic asado-style whole pig, slow-cooked over open flames—a true feast for the senses.
Families will enjoy treasure hunts, sandpit play, and marshmallow toasting by the camp fires.
Live music will flow across indoor, outdoor, and fireside stages, creating a welcoming soundtrack from sunshine to starlight.
Enter via 22 McBryde Street and head toward the Shearing Shed door at the rear of Maydale Pavilion—just follow the fires, the rhythm of the music, and the mouth-watering smells in the air.

Organised by Horsham Agricultural Soc

Spark Performance: Shoelace Chaser
2026-06-16 00:00
Being 17 is hard enough, hormones, homework, the looming question of what comes next. Add caring for your mum to the mix, and Thea’s juggling act is nothing short of Olympic. Smart, self-sufficient and secretly just holding it together, she’s spent the last two years keeping her life under wraps.
No one knows she’s a carer. Not even Syd, her endlessly chatty new running partner who pushes her to pursue a university athletics scholarship and dream of something more. But chasing that future means leaving her mum behind and the last time Thea tried that, things didn’t quite go to plan.
A fast paced, feel good play that looks at relationships, aspirations, family demands, leaving your home town and the future.
For Secondary School children 13 +.

Organised by Horsham Rural City Council

The Eagles Greatest Hits 2026
2026-06-18 00:00
Join in this year as they celebrate The Eagles Greatest Hits live in concert.
A two-hour performance of songs that defined an era, Take It to the Limit, Desperado, Lyin’ Eyes and the world-famous Hotel California.
A six-piece band lead by David Thompson and Jethro Andrews as Don Henley and Glenn Frey, arguably the best sounding anywhere in the world.
Secure your tickets now and be part of a night that pays homage to one of the greatest bands in history.

Organised by Horsham Rural City Council

SPARK Performance: Trash Test Dummies
2026-06-24 00:00
Everyone put your bins out, tonight’s bin night and the Trash Test Dummies are on duty. With side-splitting slapstick comedy, daring acrobatics and dexterous juggling taking the humble household wheelie bin to new heights.

Organised by Horsham Rural City Council

Vika and Linda
2026-06-25 00:00
The forthcoming album from Vika and Linda, Where Do You Come From? is their most personal and compelling collection yet. To celebrate, they will embark on a nation-wide tour with their band, The Bullettes. Audiences will be treated to songs from the new album together with the songs and stories of their inimitable career.
Vika and Linda are two of Australia’s most celebrated and enduring voices. They captivate audiences with their powerful harmonies and magnetic stage presence. With enduring influence and boundless energy, they remain one of Australia’s most treasured and trailblazing vocal duos.

Organised by Horsham Rural City Council

Everly Brothers and Friends and Roy Orbison Tribute Show
2026-07-16 00:00
Presented by The Robertson Brothers, come celebrate the Everly Brothers and Roy Orbison’s 70th anniversary.
In 1956, two of the most influential acts of the 1950s and 60s, the Everly Brothers and Roy Orbison, stepped into the recording studio for the very first time. The music they created went on to inspire generations and shape the soundtrack of an era.
Now, 70 years later, their timeless songs are being celebrated like never before. Australia’s top vocal duo, the much-loved Robertson Brothers, join forces with the internationally acclaimed Dean Bourne, the world’s greatest Roy Orbison tribute artist, and the Variety Show team for an unforgettable two-hour audio-visual spectacular.
This unique concert also pays trubite to the hits by The Beatles, The Hollies and Simon and Garfunkel that were inspired and influenced by the Everly Brothers iconic songs and harmonies.
For the first time ever, you’ll experience the soaring harmonies of Phil and Don Everly and the haunting voice of Roy Orbison, brought to life with the powerful accompaniment of the Variety Show Digital Band and Orchestra through some of the greatest songs ever written.

Organised by Horsham Rural City Council

The Michael Jackson HIStory Show Australia Tour 2026
2026-07-18 00:00
Don’t miss your chance to see Showtime’s The Michael Jackson HIStory Show – returning to Australia in 2026 to commemorate 30 years since Michael Jackson’s final, ground-breaking world tour: History.
Celebrate Jackson’s creative genius and unsurpassed talent with riveting live performances covering his early days as a member of the Jackson 5, his groundbreaking theatrics in the 80s and his continued domination of pop culture into the 21st century.
See the famous music videos come to life, and hear all the hits performed live, including Thriller, Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal, Bad, Beat It, ABC, Don’t Stop ’til You Get Enough, Human Nature, PYT, They Don’t Really Care About Us and many more. Garth Field is electrifying in his role as Jackson, accompanied by a live band, choreographed dancers, authentic costumes, state-of-the-art sound and theatrical lighting, vision and effects.
Truly a mind-blowing stage production – book now to secure your seats close to the action. This is a tribute show and is not associated with the Estate of Michael Jackson.

Organised by Horsham Rural City Council
