The Engine Room

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The Engine Room This ‘black box’ theatre is in an historic old fire station building in Bendigo. It is also available for venue hire.

The Old Fire Station was established as a permanent black box theatre space in 2008, and now houses The Capital's exciting, innovative and progressive theatre and live arts program, 'The Engine Room' presents. The Old Fire Station also supports a raft of local events - such as Undue Noise, punctum inc, Bendigo International Festival of Exploratory Music (BIFEM) and the Bendigo Writers Festival. Details here: http://www.thecapital.com.au/Venues

🎤 BENDIGO COMEDY FESTIVAL STARTS THIS WEEK!The Bendigo Comedy Festival starts Wednesday 7 October. Stand-up, family show...
05/10/2026

🎤 BENDIGO COMEDY FESTIVAL STARTS THIS WEEK!

The Bendigo Comedy Festival starts Wednesday 7 October.

Stand-up, family shows, improv, magic, ventriloquism and plenty more happening across Bendigo until 18 October.

If you haven't decided what you're seeing yet, now's the time to explore the program and Find Your Funny.

Book your tickets now via our website (link in bio) or visit the Bendigo Comedy Festival website!

01/10/2026

The 2026 Bendigo Comedy Festival kicks off next week!

Starting with the Bendigo Comedy Festival Gala on Wednesday and running through until 18 October, this year’s festival is packed with laughs, surprises and unforgettable experiences.

From comedy, improv, circus and ventriloquism to music, magic, books, education, a movie night and more, there’s something for everyone.

🎟️ Browse the full program and book your tickets now online via the Bendigo Comedy Festival website.

As part of the 2026 Bendigo Comedy Festival, internationally touring ventriloquist David Salter (fresh from acclaimed pe...
01/10/2026

As part of the 2026 Bendigo Comedy Festival, internationally touring ventriloquist David Salter (fresh from acclaimed performances in Edinburgh and London) hosts a very special in-conversation event with the world's most celebrated apple, Dame Smith.

From her vaudeville debut at age five to her breakthrough role in Disney's Snow White, Dame Smith shares stories from her extraordinary life and multi-decade career with her trademark candour, wit and charm.

Warm, funny, uplifting and delightfully absurd, this is "a show you'll remember for many years to come" (Glam Adelaide).

Book your tickets now for 17 October: https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/arts-culture-theatres/event/an-evening-with-dame-granny-smith

23/09/2026

A night packed with laughs.

The 7th Bendigo Comedy Festival Gala continues in 2026. Featuring comedians from across the Festival, plus a special guest or two. This is the best place for a Bendigo Comedy Festival showcase!

This year’s Gala includes comedians:

Amy Ruffle (Something Good, Vampire)
Urvi Majumdar (Live!)
Dame Granny Smith (An Evening With…)
Patti Fawcett (Comedy at Camelot, Homos Odyssey)
Benjamin Reid (The Fresh Meat Comedy Hour)
with special guest Oliver Kane
and headliner Dave Thornton
all MC’d by Tim Hewitt.
Presented as part of the Bendigo Comedy Festival with support from the Ulumbarra Foundation, Agnico Eagle, and the Benefit Bendigo.

Book your tickets now: https://bendigocomedyfestival.com.au/2026-program

ON SALE NOWGet ready for a night of Halloween thrills at Nightmare on View Street!Designed for young people aged 12 to 2...
21/09/2026

ON SALE NOW

Get ready for a night of Halloween thrills at Nightmare on View Street!

Designed for young people aged 12 to 25, this FREE event features plenty of spooky fun, including games, activities, and the fan-favourite Haunted Maze - an interactive Halloween walk-through experience guaranteed to send shivers down your spine.

🕸️ Free entry & activities
🎭 Dress up in your spookiest costume for your chance to win prizes
👻 Haunted Maze & Halloween fun
🧡 Safe, drug, alcohol, smoke & vape-free event

Family members, guardians, caregivers, and support persons are welcome to attend.

Gather your friends, plan your costumes, and book your spot now for a frightfully fun night!

Book your tickets now for 30 October: https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/arts-culture-theatres/event/nightmare-on-view-street-youth-halloween-event

14/09/2026

This Tuesday 15 September, save on selected shows at the 2026 Bendigo Comedy Festival! 🎭😂

🎟️ Use promo code: 26BCF15

Visit the link and browse upcoming events as part of the Festival! https://bendigocomedyfestival.com.au/flashsale2026

Don't miss your chance to grab tickets to some of this year's biggest laughs at a discounted price.

*Please note: Not all festival events are included in the flash sale. Visit the Bendigo Comedy Festival website for participating shows.*

11/09/2026

🎭 The Bendigo Comedy Festival returns next month!

Enjoy two weeks packed with comedy, featuring improv, circus, ventriloquism, musical acts, family shows, variety nights, and plenty of stand-up comedy.

View the full program and book your tickets at: bendigocomedyfestival.com.au

The Bendigo Comedy Festival returns in October!Get ready for two weeks packed with laughter, featuring stand-up, improv,...
28/08/2026

The Bendigo Comedy Festival returns in October!

Get ready for two weeks packed with laughter, featuring stand-up, improv, circus, ventriloquism, musical comedy, family-friendly shows and unforgettable variety nights.

See Heath Franklin’s Chopper, Holographic Charizard, Ventriloquist David Salter and Ray O'Leary as they bring their acclaimed stand-up shows to The Engine Room, one of the festival's exciting performance venues.

With the most Bendigo performers ever and exciting new venues to discover, now’s the time to start planning your festival experience and secure your seats.
View the program and book your tickets:
https://bendigocomedyfestival.com.au/2026-program

Just over three weeks until the opening of COSI at the Engine Room, View Street, Bendigo! COSI is a very funny and touch...
26/08/2026

Just over three weeks until the opening of COSI at the Engine Room, View Street, Bendigo!

COSI is a very funny and touching comedy about Lewis, a hapless university student cajoled into putting on the opera Cosi fan tutte by an eclectic and charming group of mentally ill residents in a 1970s institution.

COSI is an Australian plan about music and madness is a must see!

Book your tickets now for 11 – 19 September (see website for dates): https://www.bendigoregion.com.au/arts-culture-theatres/event/cosi

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58 View Street
Bendigo, VIC
3550

Opening Hours

Monday 9:15am - 8:15pm
Tuesday 9:15am - 8:15pm
Wednesday 9:15am - 8:15pm
Thursday 9:15am - 8:15pm
Friday 9:15am - 8:15pm
Saturday 9:15am - 8:15pm

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