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26 May 25

What’s on in Ballarat this spring

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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.

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11th Ballarat International Foto Biennale

Ballarat23 Aug–19 Oct
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Dean Kite Festival

Hepburn7 Sep
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Ghosts of the Goldfields – Hauntings, Hoaxes, and Halloween at the Gold Rush Centre

Ballarat30 Oct
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126th Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally

Pyrenees1 & 2 Nov
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Creswick Garden Lovers Weekend

Hepburn8 & 9 Nov
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Bacchus Marsh Strawberry and Cherry Festival

Moorabool14–16 Nov

Foto Biennale line-up

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11th Ballarat International Foto Biennale

Ballarat23 Aug–19 Oct
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Art Gallery of Ballarat Backspace Gallery: Brian O’Dwyer – Multipurpose

Ballarat23 Aug–19 Oct

It's showtime!

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Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod

BallaratUntil 30 Oct
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The Gruffalo’s Child

Ballarat5 Sep
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Duck Pond

Ballarat10 Sep
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Looking for Alibrandi

Ballarat17 & 18 Sep
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Romeo and Juliet

Ballarat6 Nov
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Lawrence Mooney – Dead Set Country – Ballarat

Ballarat8 Nov
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Dave Hughes – WTF?

Ballarat22 Nov
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Akmal – Ballarat

Ballarat28 Nov

Move to the music

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The Cat Empire – Bird In Paradise Album Tour

Ballarat5 Sep
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John Butler Prism Tour

Ballarat13 Sep
Thumbnail for Katie Noonan: Jeff Buckley’s Grace Tour

Katie Noonan: Jeff Buckley’s Grace Tour

Ballarat4 Oct
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Pub Choir

Ballarat16 Oct
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The Animals (UK) – The Final Curtain Tour

Ballarat11 Nov
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Tania Kernaghan and Jason Owens

Ballarat8 Nov

Food, glorious food (and drinks!)

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G&Tea at Grainery Lane

Ballarat13 Jul, 20 Jul + more
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Aunty Jacks Brew for a Day

Ballarat20 Sep & 8 Nov
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Roy Hammond Craft Cocktails

Ballarat12 Jul, 19 Jul + 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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Art Gallery of Ballarat Backspace Gallery: Brian O’Dwyer – Multipurpose

Ballarat23 Aug–19 Oct
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Things Near Places Dear by Bren Luke

Golden Plains6 Sep, 7 Sep + more
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VIC Papercraft Show

Ballarat16–18 Oct
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Soldiers Hill Artist Collective on Track

Golden Plains4 Oct, 5 Oct + more
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Beyond the City Limits – Ballarat Society of Artists Inc. Exhibition

Ballarat13 Jul, 20 Jul + 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
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Introduction to Wood Turning at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat12 Oct
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Introductory Blacksmithing Workshop at Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat18 Oct
Thumbnail for Rigid Heddle Workshop Scarf-making at the Rare Trades Centre

Rigid Heddle Workshop Scarf-making at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat18 Oct
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Makers Series at Sovereign Hill

Ballarat9 Jul, 10 Jul + 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

Ballarat8 Nov
Thumbnail for Introduction to Indigo Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Introduction to Indigo Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat15 Nov
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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

Ballarat14 Sep
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Relief Carving Masterclass at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat18 & 19 Oct
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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Quilling Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat26 Jul & 4 Oct
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Leadlight Window Ornaments Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat11 Oct
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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

Ballarat12 Oct
Thumbnail for Jimmy Possum Chair Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Jimmy Possum Chair Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat2–5 Oct

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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

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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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