Excitement has been building with news of the Red Hot Summer Tour, SummerSalt, and the fiftieth anniversary tribute to Neil Young's Harvest.

While those mega-events are set for 2022, there are plenty of imminent appetisers.

The town is set to feature in 'Play On Victoria', a series of events taking place on Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 October.

Ballarat music lovers will be able to take advantage of a laneway party outside Volta in Field Street on the Saturday.

Featured artists at the function will include Gareth Liddiard, Skyscraper Stan, Allara, Our Carlson, and Jess Ribeiro.

That said, there is also the chance for people to experience live music in other accessible venues within the state, such as Handle Bar in Bendigo, the Barwon Club in Geelong, Halls Gap Hotel, Dart and Marlin in Warrnambool, and the Bridge Hotel in Castlemaine.

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Danny Pearson, minster for creative industries, holds high hopes for the weekend.

"These outdoor gigs will showcase many of regional Victoria's best musicians and beloved venues," he said.

"We're making sure we have the best technology in place to get our great local events up and going again.''

A plethora of regional Victorian artists, including Annie-Rose Maloney, Bec Goring, Dan Kelly, Galaxy Hop, Hannah Blackburn, The Kite Machine, The Maes, and This Way North, can be seen beyond Ballarat.

Minister for regional development, Mary-Anne Thomas, is glowing in her praise for the performers who will be on display.

''This all-regional line up is a celebration of our amazing talent across Victoria," she said.

"These incredible artists will light up outdoor stages at some of our favourite regional venues and give us a taste of exciting times ahead.

"I encourage music fans across Victoria to get involved and support the safe return of live music.''

'Play On' has been established to reinvigorate Victoria's communities by providing a boost to local businesses and tourism environments.

The events are to be delivered in line with each venue's COVIDSafe plan, approved by the Chief Health Officer, and trial safe settings on Victoria's roadmap.

Those attending 'Play On' must be fully vaccinated. A proof of vaccination certificate will be required upon entry. This can be in the form of a COVID-19 digital certificate displayed through the Service Victoria app, Medicare app, or equivalent smartphone wallet. A printed version of the certificate or immunisation history statement will also be accepted, as will evidence of a valid exemption.

Masks are to be worn.

'Play On Victoria' tickets are available from each venue.

For more information and ticket on-sale dates, visit vmdo.com.au/playonvic

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