EVENTS
Looking for the best live music, DJs, and nightlife in Ballarat?
Freight Bar & Rooftop hosts a dynamic lineup of local artists, live bands, and DJ nights, making it a top destination for pub and bar events in Ballarat. Whether you’re after a laid-back acoustic session or an energetic weekend set, our venue offers a great atmosphere, quality drinks, and live entertainment throughout the week.
Stay updated on upcoming events and experience Ballarat’s nightlife at one of the city’s best pubs and bars.
WEEKLY HAPPENINGS
25 January 2026 | Public Holiday Sunday Sesh
Long weekend incoming? We’ve got your Sunday sorted. On Sunday 25 January 2026, Freight Bar & Rooftop is throwing a massive Public Holiday Sunday Sesh, running from 3:00pm right through to 1:00am. Expect a full day of live music and DJs, with six incredible...
23 January 2026 | FR8 Fridays with Troy Elliot
Catch Troy Elliot live at FR8 Fridays on 23 January 2026 at Freight Bar & Rooftop Ballarat. Live music 7–10pm, $7 basics, $7 Carlton Draught and $5 shots. Blog BodyFR8 Fridays are back in full swing and on Friday 23 January 2026 we’ve got Troy Elliot on the...
24 January 2026 | Saturday Pre-Drinks with Connor Laing
Lock in your Saturday pre-drinks at Freight on 24 January 2026, with Connor Laing on deck from 7:00pm till late. Connor brings the big energy – party favourites, sing-along anthems and tracks that keep the dance floor moving as the night rolls on. Whether you’re...
Every Wednesday – Parma Night & Karaoke
Wednesday nights at Freight Bar & Rooftop, Ballarat are all about good food, cold beer and a bit of unapologetic singing. From 5:00pm every Wednesday in 2026, you can tuck into our $25 parma with a free schooner. It’s a proper pub-style classic: golden crumbed...
Every Thursday – 300G Porterhouse Steak Night
If you’re going to do Thursday right, start with a good steak. Every Thursday from 5:00pm in 2026, Freight Bar & Rooftop serves up our $25 300g porterhouse steak – cooked to your liking and plated with crisp chips, fresh salad and sauce. It’s the perfect...
Every Saturday & Sunday – Bottomless Brunch
Weekends at Freight Bar & Rooftop start with Bottomless Brunch. Every Saturday and Sunday in 2026, we’re running 90-minute bottomless brunch sessions between 12:00pm and 5:00pm. You’ll get bottomless drinks paired with pizza, so you can sip, snack and catch up...
PAST EVENTS
25 January 2026 | Public Holiday Sunday Sesh
Long weekend incoming? We’ve got your Sunday sorted. On Sunday 25 January 2026, Freight Bar & Rooftop is throwing a massive Public Holiday Sunday Sesh, running from 3:00pm right through to 1:00am. Expect a full day of live music and DJs, with six incredible...
23 January 2026 | FR8 Fridays with Troy Elliot
Catch Troy Elliot live at FR8 Fridays on 23 January 2026 at Freight Bar & Rooftop Ballarat. Live music 7–10pm, $7 basics, $7 Carlton Draught and $5 shots. Blog BodyFR8 Fridays are back in full swing and on Friday 23 January 2026 we’ve got Troy Elliot on the...
24 January 2026 | Saturday Pre-Drinks with Connor Laing
Lock in your Saturday pre-drinks at Freight on 24 January 2026, with Connor Laing on deck from 7:00pm till late. Connor brings the big energy – party favourites, sing-along anthems and tracks that keep the dance floor moving as the night rolls on. Whether you’re...
Every Wednesday – Parma Night & Karaoke
Wednesday nights at Freight Bar & Rooftop, Ballarat are all about good food, cold beer and a bit of unapologetic singing. From 5:00pm every Wednesday in 2026, you can tuck into our $25 parma with a free schooner. It’s a proper pub-style classic: golden crumbed...
Every Thursday – 300G Porterhouse Steak Night
If you’re going to do Thursday right, start with a good steak. Every Thursday from 5:00pm in 2026, Freight Bar & Rooftop serves up our $25 300g porterhouse steak – cooked to your liking and plated with crisp chips, fresh salad and sauce. It’s the perfect...
Every Saturday & Sunday – Bottomless Brunch
Weekends at Freight Bar & Rooftop start with Bottomless Brunch. Every Saturday and Sunday in 2026, we’re running 90-minute bottomless brunch sessions between 12:00pm and 5:00pm. You’ll get bottomless drinks paired with pizza, so you can sip, snack and catch up...
January 16th – FR8 Fridays with Liam Baker
FR8 Fridays at Freight Bar & Rooftop brings live local music to the end of the week. On Friday 16 January 2026, Liam Baker is playing from 7pm to 10pm, offering a mix of acoustic covers and sing along favourites that work just as well for a date as they do for a...
January 17th – Saturday Pre Drinks with Jack Murphy
Saturday Pre Drinks at Freight Bar & Rooftop is designed as a starting point for your night out in Ballarat or a place to stay for the whole evening. On Saturday 17 January 2026, Jack Murphy is on from 7pm till late, keeping the energy up with a mix of familiar...
January 18th – SundaySesh with Lippa
SundaySesh at Freight Bar & Rooftop is for anyone who is not quite ready to call it a weekend. On Sunday 18 January 2026, Lippa is on from 7pm till late, bringing a mix of party tunes, sing along moments and dance floor energy that suits both a casual drink and a...
Every Saturday & Sunday – Bottomless Brunch
Bottomless Brunch at Freight Bar & Rooftop has become one of Ballarat’s favourite weekend traditions. Every Saturday and Sunday in 2026, from 12pm to 5pm, you can book a session that includes 90 minutes of bottomless drinks with pizzas to share. There are two...
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address
49 MAIR ST, E BALLARAT CENTRAL VIC 3350, AUSTRALIA
Contact
+61 3 5333 5431
info@freightbar.com.au
Opening Hours
WEDNESDAY TO FRIDAY
5PM TO LATE
SATURDAY & SUNDAY
12PM TO LATE










