Her Majesty’s Theatre

Located just a 15-minute drive from BIG4 Ballarat Windmill Holiday Park, Her Majesty’s Theatre is a true gem of Ballarat’s cultural scene. It offers a rich mix of live entertainment in a beautifully restored heritage venue.

🎩 Overview

Her Majesty’s Theatre showcases a variety of performances, including opera, music theatre, live concerts, and dramatic productions. Originally opened in 1875, it is the oldest continuously operating theatre in mainland Australia. This grand venue blends historic charm with modern comfort, thanks to a major refurbishment completed in 2025.

🎭 What You’ll Experience

Watch a show in one of Australia’s most historic theatres

Soak in the atmosphere of a 19th-century venue with 21st-century amenities

Discover the venue’s rich history through its design and details

🕒 Best Time to Visit

Visit the What’s On page on Her Majesty’s Theatre’s official website for current and upcoming shows.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Suitable For

Families

Couples

History lovers

Elderly guests

Visitors with prams or wheelchairs

♿ Accessibility

Wheelchair and pram accessible

Passenger lift access to the stalls

Hearing loop available in the Dress Circle and parts of the Stalls

Some events include Auslan Interpreted Performances, marked on the event page

Accessible toilets available on-site

Pet-friendly for service animals only

⏱ Time Needed

Pre-booking is required for all performances. Allow time to enjoy the venue before the show.

💡 Insider Tip

During the latest renovations, staff uncovered a number of fascinating artefacts hidden within the walls. Most curious of all? A mummified cat, now memorialised in the newly named Lucky’s Foyer downstairs!