See & do

10 Jun 26

What’s on in Ballarat this winter

Ballarat's Hot Choc Showdown

Rug up in your winter woollies and escape to Ballarat to experience a myriad of winter-themed events, activities and entertainment to warm hearts, souls and bellies.

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

The magic of the Ballarat Winter Festival

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Winter Wonderlights

Ballarat26 Jun–19 Jul

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Ballarat Winter Festival – Pop-Up Ice Rink

Ballarat27 Jun–19 Jul

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Ballarat Winter Festival – Ballarat’s Hot Choc Showdown

Ballarat27 Jun–19 Jul

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Knights of Fire at Kryal Castle

Moorabool27 Jun–12 Jul

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The Design Exchange Winter Market

Ballarat27 & 28 Jun

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Wonderful Winter Igloos – Market Hotel Ballarat

BallaratUntil 6 Sep

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Winter Wonderland at Go Karts and Laserforce

Ballarat28 Jun, 30 Jun + more

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Fondue Experience at The George Hotel

Ballarat27 Jun–19 Jul

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Wintertide by Candlelight at Craig’s Royal Hotel

27 June–19 July

Ballarat's Hot Choc Showdown

Sip your way around over 30 hot chocolate creations during the Ballarat Winter Festival

Coming up

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HSBC Spanish and Latin American Film Festival

BallaratUntil 5 Jul

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Ballarat Dalmatian Puppy Yoga Class

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Winter Solstice Floating Mineral Sound Bath

Moorabool21 Jun

Thumbnail for Guided Forest Therapy Kirks Reservoir Parkland

Guided Forest Therapy Kirks Reservoir Parkland

Ballarat21 Jun & 12 Jul

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Harry Potter Treasure Hunt

Ballarat27 Jun–12 Jul

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Hidden 2026

Ballarat10–12 Jul

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Fire and Ice: Fantasy Ball

Moorabool18 Jul

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Ballarat’s Best Pie

Ballarat1–31 Aug

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Poco Film Fest

Ballarat1 & 2 Aug

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World Press Photo

Ballarat8 Aug–20 Sep

1-31 August

Ballarat's Best Pie

Take your pick from 30 savoury and sweet pies at some of Ballarat's top cafes, restaurants, bakeries and pubs

Food, glorious food (and drinks!)

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Obsidian Degustation Dinner

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Obsidian Dark Beer Festival

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Dark History: Dinner and Tour

Moorabool20 Jun

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Winter Curry Nights

Ballarat25 Jun, 30 Jul + more

Thumbnail for From Earth to Glass: Truffles and Spirits

From Earth to Glass: Truffles and Spirits

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Western Hotel Carpark After Dark

Ballarat3 Jul, 4 Jul + more

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Wine N’ Dine Ballarat

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Red Series 2026

Ballarat17 & 18 Jul

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Christmas in July at the Boatshed

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Christmas in July at Mt Coghill Vineyard

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Ballarat’s Best Pie

Ballarat1–31 Aug

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Urban Wine Walk – Ballarat

Thumbnail for G&Tea at Grainery Lane

G&Tea at Grainery Lane

Ballarat21 Jun, 28 Jun + more

Thumbnail for Beer and Bread by Aunty Jacks

Beer and Bread by Aunty Jacks

Ballarat19 Jun, 20 Jun + more

Thumbnail for Grainery Lane Gin Tasting and Blending Masterclass

Grainery Lane Gin Tasting and Blending Masterclass

Ballarat11 Jul, 8 Aug + more

It's showtime!

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BallaRatCat Comedy in the Chapel

Ballarat3 Jul & 4 Sep

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The Doll Trilogy: Part 1 – Kid Stakes

Ballarat18 Jun & 20 Jun

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Luke Heggie – I Won’t Say It Again

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The Doll Trilogy: Part 2 – Other Times 1945

Ballarat19 & 20 Jun

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Ross Noble: Cranium of Curiosities

Thumbnail for The Doll Trilogy: Part 3 – Summer of the Seventeenth Doll 1953

The Doll Trilogy: Part 3 – Summer of the Seventeenth Doll 1953

Ballarat20 & 21 Jun

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The Doll Trilogy – The Complete Series

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God of Carnage

Ballarat23–26 Jul

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Bron Lewis: Chaos

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Nick Capper – Broke, Useless and Sterile – Ballarat

Thumbnail for Ray O’Leary: I Can See O’Leary Now The Ray Has Gone – Ballarat

Ray O’Leary: I Can See O’Leary Now The Ray Has Gone – Ballarat

Thumbnail for Melanie Bracewell: Dilly Dallying – Ballarat

Melanie Bracewell: Dilly Dallying – Ballarat

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Robot Song

Thumbnail for The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour – Ballarat

The Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour – Ballarat

Ballarat9 & 10 Jul

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Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show

Ballarat15 & 16 Jul

Thumbnail for Cosentino: Tricked an Evening of Wonder Tour

Cosentino: Tricked an Evening of Wonder Tour

Thumbnail for The Australian Ballet – The Nutcracker Act II and Other Works – Ballarat

The Australian Ballet – The Nutcracker Act II and Other Works – Ballarat

Thumbnail for Nazeem Hussain: I’d Like To Tell You About Some Jokes – Ballarat

Nazeem Hussain: I’d Like To Tell You About Some Jokes – Ballarat

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Heartbreak Hotel

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GRIMM: Tales by The Brothers Grimm

Thumbnail for Unwoman (The Protest)

Unwoman (The Protest)

Thumbnail for Blake Pavey: A Bit Scared – Ballarat

Blake Pavey: A Bit Scared – Ballarat

Wonderful workshops

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Art Gallery of Ballarat Art Explorers at Federation University

Ballarat30 Jun–9 Jul

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Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Murrup Art

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Ring-making Workshop

Thumbnail for Printing for Pride – Beginners Linocut Workshop

Printing for Pride – Beginners Linocut Workshop

Thumbnail for Silversmithing Metal Clay Workshop

Silversmithing Metal Clay Workshop

Ballarat18 Jul & 10 Oct

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Introduction to Bobbin Lace

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SAORI Weaving Workshop

Ballarat27 Jun & 5 Sep

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Beginner Entomology Workshop

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Ankle Boots Workshop

Ballarat18–21 Jun

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3D Wooden Animal Carving

Thumbnail for Wet Felt Hat Making Workshop

Wet Felt Hat Making Workshop

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Wet Felt Flower Making Workshop

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Traditional Watercolour Paint Making

Ballarat11 & 12 Jul

Thumbnail for Leatherwork Hip Pouch Workshop

Leatherwork Hip Pouch Workshop

Thumbnail for Introduction to Lino Printing

Introduction to Lino Printing

Ballarat12 Sep & 5 Dec

Thumbnail for Hand-forming Tableware Workshop

Hand-forming Tableware Workshop

Thumbnail for Democratic Chairmaking Workshop

Democratic Chairmaking Workshop

Ballarat29 Jul–2 Aug

Thumbnail for Beginners Lino Printing

Beginners Lino Printing

Thumbnail for Wadawurrung Weaving Workshop

Wadawurrung Weaving Workshop

Ballarat29 Aug & 7 Nov

Thumbnail for Netsuke Carving Workshop

Netsuke Carving Workshop

Ballarat7–9 Aug

Thumbnail for Natural Dye Wool Workshop

Natural Dye Wool Workshop

Thumbnail for Jimmy Possum Chair Workshop

Jimmy Possum Chair Workshop

Ballarat1–4 Oct

Thumbnail for Introduction to Book Binding

Introduction to Book Binding

Thumbnail for Intermediate Hatching Tapestry Weaving

Intermediate Hatching Tapestry Weaving

Ballarat15 & 16 Aug

Thumbnail for Cane Rod Construction Workshop

Cane Rod Construction Workshop

Ballarat21–23 Aug

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Relief Carving Workshop

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Intermediate Leadlight Workshop

Ballarat11 & 12 Jul

To market, to market!

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Buninyong Village Market

Ballarat29 Aug & 31 Oct

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Creswick Market

Hepburn20 Jun, 18 Jul + more

Thumbnail for Clunes Farmers and Makers Market

Clunes Farmers and Makers Market

Hepburn12 Jul, 9 Aug + more

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Avoca Riverside Market

Pyrenees28 Jun, 26 Jul + more

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Mini Folks Market

Enchanting exhibitions

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Kate Gorman – Sirens

BallaratUntil 12 Jul

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Ballarat Drawers 2026

Golden Plains20 Jun, 21 Jun + more

Thumbnail for Solstice 2026 by the Soldiers Hill Artist Collective

Solstice 2026 by the Soldiers Hill Artist Collective

Ballarat19–21 Jun

Thumbnail for Art Hub Ballarat Artist-in-Residence – Danielle Francis

Art Hub Ballarat Artist-in-Residence – Danielle Francis

Thumbnail for Thinking of Place IV: Fleet

Thinking of Place IV: Fleet

BallaratUntil 17 Jul

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Outside the lines

Golden Plains4 Jul, 5 Jul + more

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Storylines V

BallaratUntil 26 Jun

Thumbnail for Russell Cartledge Woodwork Exhibition

Russell Cartledge Woodwork Exhibition

HepburnUntil 30 Jun

Thumbnail for Early Days – Exhibition by Tania Babic

Early Days – Exhibition by Tania Babic

BallaratUntil 7 Jul

Thumbnail for Demanding Proof – Exhibition by Colin Clark

Demanding Proof – Exhibition by Colin Clark

Pyrenees19 Jun, 20 Jun + more

Coming up

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Cave Hill Creek : Winter Camp and Winter Camp Out

Pyrenees6–10 Jul

Thumbnail for Pecha Kucha 11: Collision

Pecha Kucha 11: Collision

More inspo

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Discover Ballarat’s winter wonders

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Thrifty Travel: Visit Ballarat on a budget

Thumbnail for Top outdoor experiences during winter in Ballarat

Top outdoor experiences during winter in Ballarat

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10 accessible ways to experience Ballarat

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