See & do

30 Sep 25

What’s on in Ballarat this spring

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....

6–23 November

Take a walk on Ballarat's Sunnyside

Ballarat's brand new immersive art experience is a cheery celebration of colour, creativity and community.

Sunnyside highlights

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Sunnyside – An Art Experience

BallaratUntil 23 Nov

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Talks with Morag Myerscough

Ballarat8 Nov & 15 Nov

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Sunnyside Workshop – Chatterboxes

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Chatter & Cheers at Kilderkin Distillery

Ballarat8 Nov & 15 Nov

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Sunnyside Workshop – Sunny Placards

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Sunnyside Workshop – Neon Block Printing

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Sunnyside Workshop – Colour and Storytelling

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Sunnyside Workshop – Granny Squares

Coming up

Move to the music

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RocKwiz Live in ’25

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Tania Kernaghan and Jason Owens

Thumbnail for The Animals (UK) – The Final Curtain Tour

The Animals (UK) – The Final Curtain Tour

It's showtime!

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RocKwiz Live in ’25

Thumbnail for Lawrence Mooney – Dead Set Country – Ballarat

Lawrence Mooney – Dead Set Country – Ballarat

Thumbnail for Kitty Flanagan: Gladgame

Kitty Flanagan: Gladgame

Ballarat13–15 Nov

Thumbnail for Bob Downe: 40 Ridiculous Years

Bob Downe: 40 Ridiculous Years

Thumbnail for Ben Knight: The Parent Teacher Interview

Ben Knight: The Parent Teacher Interview

Thumbnail for Dave Hughes – WTF?

Dave Hughes – WTF?

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Akmal – Ballarat

Thumbnail for Daniel Muggleton – Ballarat

Daniel Muggleton – Ballarat

Food, glorious food (and drinks!)

Thumbnail for Distilled spirits discovery series at the Flywheel

Distilled spirits discovery series at the Flywheel

Thumbnail for Carboni’s Cooking Masterclasses

Carboni’s Cooking Masterclasses

Thumbnail for Aunty Jacks Brew for a Day

Aunty Jacks Brew for a Day

Thumbnail for Squires Loft Ballarat x Taltarni Winemakers Dinner

Squires Loft Ballarat x Taltarni Winemakers Dinner

Thumbnail for Cocktail Masterclass at Kilderkin Distillery

Cocktail Masterclass at Kilderkin Distillery

Ballarat22 Nov & 20 Dec

Thumbnail for Reflections – Champagne Masterclass

Reflections – Champagne Masterclass

Thumbnail for G&Tea at Grainery Lane

G&Tea at Grainery Lane

Ballarat9 Nov, 16 Nov + more

Thumbnail for Pup and Pinot Afternoons at The Shared Table

Pup and Pinot Afternoons at The Shared Table

Ballarat7 Nov, 10 Nov + more

Thumbnail for High Tea on Cuthbert’s 939 Vintage Tram

High Tea on Cuthbert’s 939 Vintage Tram

Ballarat9 Nov, 23 Nov + more

Thumbnail for Spring High Tea at Craig’s Royal Hotel

Spring High Tea at Craig’s Royal Hotel

Ballarat9 Nov & 23 Nov

To market, to market!

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Ballarat Farmers Market

Ballarat8 Nov, 22 Nov + more

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Creswick Market

Hepburn15 Nov, 20 Dec + more

Thumbnail for Ballarat Book Sale

Ballarat Book Sale

Ballarat6 Dec, 3 Jan + more

Thumbnail for Clunes Farmers and Makers Market

Clunes Farmers and Makers Market

Hepburn9 Nov & 14 Dec

Thumbnail for Avoca Riverside Market

Avoca Riverside Market

Pyrenees23 Nov, 28 Dec + more

Thumbnail for Ballarat Preloved Fashion Event

Ballarat Preloved Fashion Event

Enchanting exhibitions

Thumbnail for Art Hub Ballarat Artist-in-Residence

Art Hub Ballarat Artist-in-Residence

Ballarat7 Nov, 8 Nov + more

Thumbnail for Electric Embers by Angie Robinson

Electric Embers by Angie Robinson

Golden Plains8 Nov, 9 Nov + more

Thumbnail for Big City Lights by Leah Torly

Big City Lights by Leah Torly

Ballarat7 Nov, 8 Nov + more

Thumbnail for Ballarat Society of Artists Inc – A Moment in Time – Ballarat

Ballarat Society of Artists Inc – A Moment in Time – Ballarat

Ballarat9 Nov, 16 Nov + more

Wonderful workshops

Thumbnail for Introduction to Dry Stone Walling at the Rare Trades Centre

Introduction to Dry Stone Walling at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat22 & 23 Nov

Thumbnail for Underbust Corset Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Underbust Corset Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat21–23 Nov

Thumbnail for Basics of Screenprinting Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Basics of Screenprinting Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Thumbnail for Locksmithing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Locksmithing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Thumbnail for Introduction to Indigo Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Introduction to Indigo Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Thumbnail for Netsuke Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Netsuke Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat7–9 Nov

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Chinese Silk Workshop

Ballarat22 & 23 Nov

Thumbnail for Festive Wreath Workshop at Garden of St Erth

Festive Wreath Workshop at Garden of St Erth

Moorabool30 Nov

Thumbnail for Masterclass: Successful inland summer gardens

Masterclass: Successful inland summer gardens

Moorabool29 Nov

More inspo

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What’s on in Ballarat this spring school holidays

Family-friendly

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Markets

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Thrifty Travel: Visit Ballarat on a budget

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Deals & offers