See & do

26 May 25

What’s on in Ballarat this spring

Ballarat Botanical Gardens

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....

23 August - 19 October

Ballarat International Foto Biennale

Acclaimed British-Ghanaian artist and photographer Campbell Addy is set to headline the 2025 Ballarat International Foto Biennale.

Coming up

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11th Ballarat International Foto Biennale

Ballarat23 Aug–19 Oct

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Dean Kite Festival

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Ghosts of the Goldfields – Hauntings, Hoaxes, and Halloween at the Gold Rush Centre

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126th Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally

Pyrenees1 & 2 Nov

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Bacchus Marsh Strawberry and Cherry Festival

Moorabool14–16 Nov

It's showtime!

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Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod

Ballarat14 Jun–30 Oct

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The Gruffalo’s Child

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Duck Pond

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Looking for Alibrandi

Ballarat17 & 18 Sep

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Romeo and Juliet

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Lawrence Mooney – Dead Set Country – Ballarat

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Dave Hughes – WTF?

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Akmal – Ballarat

Move to the music

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The Cat Empire – Bird In Paradise Album Tour

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Katie Noonan: Jeff Buckley’s Grace Tour

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The Animals (UK) – The Final Curtain Tour

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Tania Kernaghan and Jason Owens

Food, glorious food (and drinks!)

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G&Tea at Grainery Lane

Ballarat15 Jun, 22 Jun + more

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Aunty Jacks Brew for a Day

Ballarat20 Sep & 8 Nov

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Roy Hammond Craft Cocktails

Ballarat14 Jun, 21 Jun + more

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Distilled spirits discovery series at the Flywheel

Pyrenees1 Aug, 3 Oct + more

Enchanting exhibitions

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11th Ballarat International Foto Biennale

Ballarat23 Aug–19 Oct

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Things Near Places Dear by Bren Luke

Ballarat6 Sep, 7 Sep + more

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VIC Papercraft Show

Ballarat16–18 Oct

Wonderful workshops

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Guided Forest Therapy

Ballarat15 Jun, 13 Jul + more

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

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Introduction to Wood Turning at the Rare Trades Centre

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Introductory Blacksmithing Workshop at Rare Trades Centre

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Rigid Heddle Workshop Scarf-making at the Rare Trades Centre

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Random Weaving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

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Makers Series at Sovereign Hill

Ballarat14 Jun, 15 Jun + more

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Underbust Corset Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat21–23 Nov

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Basics of Screenprinting Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat10 Aug & 16 Nov

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Locksmithing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

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Introduction to Indigo Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

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Tapestry Weaving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat26 Jul, 27 Jul + more

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Leather Gaiters Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

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Relief Carving Masterclass at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat18 & 19 Oct

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Netsuke Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat7–9 Nov

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Quilling Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat26 Jul & 4 Oct

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Leadlight Window Ornaments Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

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Embroidery Workshop (Chinese Silk) at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat11 & 12 Oct

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Chinese Silk and Gold Embroidery at the Rare Trades Centre

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Jimmy Possum Chair Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat2–5 Oct

More inspo

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Markets

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What’s on in Ballarat this spring school holidays

Family-friendly

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Introducing new Ballarat distillery Itinerant Spirits

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Thrifty Travel: Visit Ballarat on a budget