See & do

13 Sep 24

What’s on in Ballarat this summer

Golden City Paddle Steamer, Lake Wendouree

From live music to exhibitions and markets, kick back and soak up the summer sun in Ballarat.

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

Ho, Ho, Ho...Merry Christmas

Christmas in Ballarat

Get into the Christmas spirit with a festive line-up of food and drink, live music, markets, workshops, exhibitions and art trails.

Food & drink

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Pencilmark Kabab Shop Pop Up

Ballarat23 Nov, 29 Nov + more

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Cocktail Classes at Itinerant Spirits

Ballarat23 Nov, 30 Nov + more

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Whiskey Experience at Itinerant Spirits

Ballarat24 Nov, 1 Dec + more

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Grainery Lane Gin Tasting and Blending Masterclass

Ballarat30 Nov, 7 Dec + more

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Summer Truffle Hunts at Black Cat Truffles

Hepburn14 Dec, 15 Dec + more

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Christmas Gin at The Shared Table

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Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes: Christmas in the Truffiere

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Gin Blending Masterclass at Mrs Baker’s Still House

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Lunch of Capretto from Meredith Farm

Free

Summer Sundays at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Ballarat's favorite live music event is back this January.

Exhibitions

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JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live

BallaratUntil 2 Feb

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The Unicorn Collection

Ballarat22 Nov, 29 Nov + more

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Cultures of Ballarat – Art Show

Ballarat24 Nov, 1 Dec + more

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Amanda Western Exhibition

Ballarat27 Nov–24 Dec

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Exhibition by Joy Smith, Here and There

Ballarat30 Nov–22 Dec

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Exhibition artist Joshua Mack: An Unfinished Circle

Ballarat4–26 Jan

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Exhibition – Forgotten Realms. A ceramic exhibition by Maddison Lauren Trezise

Ballarat11 Jan, 12 Jan + more

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Exhibition – Nature’s Cadence by Tamzin Rasmussen

Ballarat8 Feb, 9 Feb + more

Eureka Stockade 170th commemorations

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After Eureka: The Studies for Manifestation

BallaratUntil 2 Mar

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The Ballarat Poetess: Megan J Riedl x Ellen Young

Ballarat21 Nov & 23 Nov

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Eureka Stockade Memorial Park – Walking Tours with Peter Freund

Ballarat26 Nov, 28 Nov + more

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Eureka Flag Raising Ceremony

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Black Convicts: How Slavery Shaped Australia

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Eureka Sunday Live

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Why Eureka Matters with Peter FitzSimons and Professor Clare Wright

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Eureka Stockade Commemorative Service

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Eureka Collection Curator’s Tour

Entertainment

Thumbnail for Always Live and The Boite present Maiem: Songs of the Torres Strait Islands

Always Live and The Boite present Maiem: Songs of the Torres Strait Islands

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Katchafire and Laughton Kora (NZ) – Ballarat

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Daryl Braithwaite

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Live Music Sundays at Taltarni Cellar Door

Pyrenees24 Nov, 1 Dec + more

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National Rodeo Championships

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Ballarat Carols by Candlelight

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Summer Sundays at Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Ballarat5 Jan, 12 Jan + more

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Cosentino The Grand Illusionist

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Adam Harvey – Live at the BMI

Markets & shopping events

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Open Day/Mini Christmas Market

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Christmas Shopping Night at Sovereign Hill

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The Design Exchange Market

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Christmas Market

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Ballarat Farmers Market Twilight Christmas Market

Happy new year!

New Year's Eve Firework Spectacular

Ballarat’s biggest firework display is back with a bang this New Year’s Eve!

Workshops & experiences

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Makers Series at Sovereign Hill

Ballarat23 Nov, 24 Nov + more

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Creative Vibes Workshop

Ballarat23 Nov, 30 Nov + more

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Hop Temple Paint Your Mate

Ballarat23 Nov & 14 Dec

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Silversmithing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat7 & 8 Dec

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Make Christmas drums with Ballarat artist Tegan Crosbie

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Fashion and Textiles Collection Tour

Ballarat11 Dec & 13 Dec

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Make natural Christmas craft with The Well by Green Earth Kids

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Make a rocking horse, Christmas tree or elf with the Furals

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Make a Christmas Swan with Ballarat artist Tegan Crosbie

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Long Bow Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat17–19 Jan

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Basketry Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

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Basic Armouring Workshop

Ballarat18 Jan, 24 May + more

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Ring-making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

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Buckled Leather pouch Workshop

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Discover SAORI Weaving at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat8 Feb, 26 Apr + more

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Introduction to Dry Stone Walling at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat8 Feb, 9 Feb + more

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Hand-forming Table Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

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Bobbin Lace Workshop at Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat22 Feb & 17 May

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Introductory Blacksmithing Workshop at Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat22 Feb & 18 Oct

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Limestone Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

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Sailors Ditty Bag Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

More inspo

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11 things to do at Lake Wendouree

Family-friendly

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What’s on in Ballarat this summer school holidays

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Top things to do in Ballarat over summer

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10 places to eat out with kids in Ballarat

Family-friendly