Rug up and embrace the chill at the 2025 Ballarat Winter Festival.
From 5-27 July, the annual three-week festival celebrates Ballarat’s signature season with a series of special events, activities and unique offerings.
Stay tuned for more info!
Sovereign Hill's Winter Wonderlights
Celebrate the magic of Sovereign Hill's Winter Wonderlights.
The attraction's iconic streetscapes will again be transformed into a glorious winter wonderland of dazzling projections, blazing fires, delicious food and drinks, hands-on activities, live music and interactive theatre shows.
Pop-up ice rink
Get your skates at Ballarat's pop-up ice skating rink in Armstrong St Sth (between the Town Hall and Myer).
And don't miss the special child-friendly, sensory and disco skating sessions.
Kryal Castle's Frozen Kingdom
Can Kryal Castle's heroic knights banish evil snow Queen Neva and restore the kingdom to its former glory?
Don't miss seeing the brave knights battle with fiery swords, the incredible fire-breathing dragons plus the Long Lost Princess show.
Obsidian Beer Festival
Celebrate the rich world of dark beers this winter.
The Obsidian Dark Beer Festival will showcase a range of independent Victorian breweries along with a selection of unique dark beers at the Ballarat Mining Exchange.
The Design Exchange Winter Market
Discover unique small businesses, handmade gifts, ethical products, and creative works at The Design Exchange Winter Market.
The two-day market will again take over the Ballarat Mining Exchange on the weekend of 5-6 July 2025.
