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Christmas in Ballarat

Feel the festive cheer with dazzling decorations, live music, workshops and entertainment throughout the Ballarat CBD this November and December.

Festive fun

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Christmas in Ballarat 2025 – Art Trail

BallaratUntil 2 Jan
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Christmas in Ballarat 2025 – Decorations

BallaratUntil 4 Jan
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Christmas in Ballarat 2025 – Santa’s Red Telephone Booth and Letter Writing Station

BallaratUntil 4 Jan
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Christmas in Ballarat 2025 – Live Music and Roving Entertainment

Ballarat12 Dec, 13 Dec + more
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Ride with Santa on the Christmas Tram

Ballarat9 Dec, 13 Dec + more
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Ballarat Christmas Fun Run

Ballarat14 Dec
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Making a Scene at Christmas

Ballarat8 Dec, 9 Dec + more

Live music and shows

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Christmas Comedy Gala

Ballarat13 Dec
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Ballarat Carols by Candlelight

Ballarat20 Dec
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Markets & shopping events

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Ballarat Clay Collective ‘Christmas Album’

Ballarat8 Dec, 9 Dec + more
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BMI Christmas Book Sale and Christmas Market

BallaratUntil 7 Dec
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BMI Christmas Market

BallaratNo dates provided
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GOR Woollen Mill – Mini Christmas Market

BallaratNo dates provided
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Made of: Ballarat Christmas Shopping Night

Ballarat12 Dec
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Ballarat Farmers Market Twilight Christmas Market

Ballarat19 Dec
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Creswick Market

Hepburn20 Dec, 17 Jan + more

Food & drink

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Mercures Famous Christmas Lunch

Ballarat25 Dec
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Christmas Day Lunch at The Goods Shed

Ballarat25 Dec

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What’s on in Ballarat this Christmas

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What to do in Ballarat from Boxing Day until New Year’s Day

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What’s on in Ballarat this summer

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10 places to eat out with kids in Ballarat

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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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