See & do

01 Dec 24

What’s on in Ballarat this summer

Golden City Paddle Steamer, Lake Wendouree

From Australian-exclusive exhibitions to free outdoor concerts and festive markets, kick back and soak up the summer sun in Ballarat.

Read on to explore our summer 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

Ballarat26 Jan, 2 Feb + more

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Medieval To Metal Art Bites: Bizarre Guitars with Emily Van Der Molen

Ballarat21 Jan & 23 Jan

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Medieval to Metal Rockumentary Film Series: Gimme Shelter 1970

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Art Gallery of Ballarat Medieval to Metal Artist Talk: Tony Mott

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Art Gallery of Ballarat: Medieval to Metal Setlist Dinner

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Live Music at The Red

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Retro Riff

Pyrenees24 Jan, 25 Jan + more

School's out!

What's on in Ballarat this summer school holidays

All the inspo you need for summer holiday shenanigans.

Special events

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Sovereign Hill Summer School Holidays

BallaratUntil 27 Jan

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Ballarat Public Art Walks and Kids Activities

BallaratUntil 2 Feb

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Australia Day Picnic In The Park

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Ramesh Mario Nithiyendran at the Art Gallery of Ballarat

Ballarat23 Jan & 30 Jan

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Kryal Castle’s Superhero Academy

MooraboolUntil 26 Jan

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Feb-Fever at Itinerant Spirits

Ballarat24 Jan, 25 Jan + more

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Fashion Collection Tour at Sovereign Hill

Ballarat19 Feb, 21 Feb + more

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Australia Day Celebration

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Lunar New Year at Sovereign Hill

Ballarat1 & 2 Feb

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Auslan Day at Sovereign Hill

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Open Gardens Victoria – Craigie

Ballarat1 & 2 Feb

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Open Gardens Victoria – The Oaks

Ballarat1 & 2 Feb

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Kryal Castle’s Baroque Horse Festival

Moorabool15 & 16 Feb

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Treasures from the Sovereign Hill Collection

Ballarat12 Feb, 14 Feb + more

Eat & drink

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Forage & Feast: A taste of summer in the Central Highlands

BallaratUntil 16 Feb

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Cocktail Classes at Itinerant Spirits

Ballarat25 Jan, 1 Feb + more

Thumbnail for Grainery Lane Gin Tasting and Blending Masterclass

Grainery Lane Gin Tasting and Blending Masterclass

Ballarat1 Feb & 15 Feb

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Summer Truffle Hunts at Black Cat Truffles

Hepburn25 Jan, 26 Jan + more

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Whiskey Experience at Itinerant Spirits

Ballarat26 Jan, 2 Feb + more

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Tastes of Australia

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Lunch of Capretto from Meredith Farm

Deals & offers

Find out where to get more bang for your buck in Ballarat...

Live shows & music

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Summer Sundays at Ballarat Botanical Gardens Week Four

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Fun Night Only

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Birthday Party

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Upsidedowninsideout

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Dancing in The Shadows Of Motown

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Adam Harvey – Live at the BMI

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One Single Action

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Amy Shark – The Solo Acoustic – Songs and Stories Tour

Free

Summer Sundays at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens

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

Forage & Feast festivities

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Forage & Feast: A taste of summer in the Central Highlands

BallaratUntil 16 Feb

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G&Tea at Grainery Lane

Ballarat26 Jan, 2 Feb + more

Thumbnail for Eastern Peake – Taste 41 years of winemaking craft

Eastern Peake – Taste 41 years of winemaking craft

BallaratUntil 15 Feb

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Special Offer

Forage & Feast Cocktail Flight

BallaratItinerant Spirits

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Balinese Barbeque Rijsttafel

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The Flavours of Ballarat: Six-Course Degustation at Nolans

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Forage & Feast Gin High Tea

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Baking and Shaking with Turret Bakehouse at Itinerant Spirits

Ballarat23 Jan & 30 Jan

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Gin Blending Masterclass at Mrs Baker’s Still House

Pyrenees31 Aug & 5 Oct

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Botanical Watercolour – Paint and Sip at Mrs Baker’s Still House

Pyrenees15 Feb, 4 Oct + more

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Beaufort Summer Fest

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Art Gallery of Ballarat: Medieval to Metal Setlist Dinner

Exhibitions

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JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live

BallaratUntil 2 Feb

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The Unicorn Collection

Ballarat24 Jan, 31 Jan + more

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Tara Rainbow: Dancing Critters at Unicorn Lane

BallaratUntil 28 Jan

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Reveal: Works from the Permanent Collection

Ballarat24 Jan, 25 Jan + more

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Cultures of Ballarat – Art Show

Ballarat26 Jan, 2 Feb + more

Thumbnail for Exhibition artist Joshua Mack: An Unfinished Circle

Exhibition artist Joshua Mack: An Unfinished Circle

BallaratUntil 26 Jan

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

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

Ballarat25 & 26 Jan

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Exhibition artist Maree Heap ‘Wallflower’

Ballarat1–23 Feb

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Exhibition – Nature’s Cadence by Tamzin Rasmussen

Ballarat8 Feb, 9 Feb + more

Workshops

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Makers Series at Sovereign Hill

Ballarat21 Jan, 22 Jan + more

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Basic Armouring Workshop

Ballarat24 May & 30 Aug

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Medieval To Metal Art Bites: Bizarre Guitars with Emily Van Der Molen

Ballarat21 Jan & 23 Jan

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Distill Your Own Gin at Kilderkin Distillery

Ballarat23 Jan & 1 Feb

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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 Tableware 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

Thumbnail for Rigid Heddle Workshop Scarf-making at the Rare Trades Centre

Rigid Heddle Workshop Scarf-making at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat22 Feb, 3 May + more

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Earrings Workshop at Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat8 Feb & 7 Jun

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Traditional Watercolour Paint Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat22 & 23 Feb

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Fermenting, Drying and Preserving for Beginners

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Embroidery Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

More inspo

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11 things to do at Lake Wendouree

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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

Thumbnail for 10 places to eat out with kids in Ballarat

10 places to eat out with kids in Ballarat

Family-friendly