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30 Aug 24

What’s on in Ballarat this spring

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Spring is a great time to take a quick reset in Ballarat.

Escape the daily grind and fill your days with culture, creativity and craft produce.

Read on to explore our spring calendar of events....

Medieval to Metal line-up

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Medieval to Metal: The Art and Evolution of the Guitar

BallaratUntil 2 Feb
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Blues, Brews, Barbecue and Medieval to Metal at Hop Temple

Ballarat24 Nov, 1 Dec + more
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Twilight Friday at Ballarat Wildlife Park

Ballarat22 Nov
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Main Road Block Party

Ballarat30 Nov
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Art Late: Civic with The Hot Lemons

Ballarat30 Nov
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Live Music at The Red

Ballarat24 Nov, 29 Dec + more
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Retro Riff

Pyrenees22 Nov, 23 Nov + more

What's on

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JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live

BallaratUntil 2 Feb
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Wadawurrung Nursery Plant Pop Up at Saltbush Kitchen

Ballarat23 Nov
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SpringFest Ballarat – Market Sunday

Ballarat24 Nov

Entertainment

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Marcia Hines

Ballarat24 Nov
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St. Vincent: All Born Screaming Tour

Ballarat26 Nov
Thumbnail for Never Mind The Buzzers, Here’s Rockwiz Live!

Never Mind The Buzzers, Here’s Rockwiz Live!

Ballarat28 Nov
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John Williamson in Concert

Ballarat29 Nov

Food & drink

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Pencilmark Kabab Shop Pop Up

Ballarat23 Nov, 29 Nov + more
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G&Tea at Grainery Lane

Ballarat24 Nov, 1 Dec + more
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Itinerant Spirits Turns One

Ballarat23 Nov
Thumbnail for The Sweet Escape: Six-Course Dessert Degustation at Nolans

The Sweet Escape: Six-Course Dessert Degustation at Nolans

Ballarat24 Nov
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High Tea at The Shared Table

Ballarat24 Nov
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Hop Temple and Fixation Beer Dinner

Ballarat29 Nov
Thumbnail for Flying Chillies Malaysian and Indonesian Cooking Experience

Flying Chillies Malaysian and Indonesian Cooking Experience

Ballarat30 Nov

Exhibitions

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Clarice Beckett: Paintings from the National Collection

BallaratUntil 24 Nov
Thumbnail for After Eureka: The Studies for Manifestation

After Eureka: The Studies for Manifestation

BallaratUntil 2 Mar
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The Unicorn Collection

Ballarat22 Nov, 29 Nov + more
Thumbnail for Artist in Residence – Ballarat Clay Collective featuring Maddison Lauren Trezise

Artist in Residence – Ballarat Clay Collective featuring Maddison Lauren Trezise

Ballarat21 Nov, 25 Nov + more
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Shattered by Alison Cowan

Ballarat21 Nov, 22 Nov + more
Thumbnail for We Are Here: An exhibition by Trans and Gender diverse artists

We Are Here: An exhibition by Trans and Gender diverse artists

BallaratUntil 30 Nov
Thumbnail for EYE24 Arts Academy End Of Year Exhibition

EYE24 Arts Academy End Of Year Exhibition

BallaratUntil 24 Nov

Workshops

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Makers Series at Sovereign Hill

Ballarat23 Nov, 24 Nov + more
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Botanic Tea Towel Workshop

Ballarat23 Nov
Thumbnail for Tapestry Weaving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Tapestry Weaving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat30 Nov, 1 Dec + more

More inspo

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Markets

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What’s on in Ballarat this spring school holidays

Family-friendly
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Introducing new Ballarat distillery Itinerant Spirits

News
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Thrifty Travel: Visit Ballarat on a budget

Family-friendly

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Acknowledgement of Country

Across Victoria’s Midwest, we acknowledge that we travel across the ancient landscapes of many First Peoples communities. These lands have been nurtured and cared for over tens of thousands of years and we respect the work of Traditional Custodians for their ongoing care and protection.

We recognise the past injustices against Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples in this country. As our knowledge grows, we hope that we can learn from their resilience and creativity that has guided them for over 60,000 years. As we invite people to visit and explore Victoria’s Midwest, we ask that alongside us, you also grow to respect the stories, living culture and connection to Country of the Ancestors and Elders of our First Peoples.

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