See & do

12 Aug 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....

Coming up

23 August - 19 October

Ballarat International Foto Biennale

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

Foto Biennale highlights

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Ballarat International Foto Biennale: I Love Campbell

Ballarat23 Aug–19 Oct

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Ballarat International Foto Biennale: Enninful x Mapplethorpe

Ballarat23 Aug–19 Oct

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Ballarat International Foto Biennale: Catherine Leroy

Ballarat23 Aug–19 Oct

Thumbnail for Art Gallery of Ballarat Backspace Gallery: Brian O’Dwyer – Multipurpose

Art Gallery of Ballarat Backspace Gallery: Brian O’Dwyer – Multipurpose

Ballarat23 Aug–19 Oct

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Art Gallery of Ballarat Art Screen: Leicolhn McKellar – Guma

BallaratUntil 24 Oct

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Handmade Urban Environments Exhibition

Ballarat23 Aug–19 Oct

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Within Sight Photographs by Paul Lambeth

Ballarat23 Aug–1 Mar

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Scene and Seen by Mark Misic

Ballarat23 Aug, 24 Aug + more

It's showtime!

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Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod

BallaratUntil 30 Oct

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The Gruffalo’s Child

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Duck Pond

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Laugh For Lifeline – Ballarat

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Looking for Alibrandi

Ballarat17 & 18 Sep

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Romeo and Juliet

Thumbnail for RocKwiz Live in ’25

RocKwiz Live in ’25

Thumbnail for Lawrence Mooney – Dead Set Country – Ballarat

Lawrence Mooney – Dead Set Country – Ballarat

Thumbnail for Bob Downe: 40 Ridiculous Years

Bob Downe: 40 Ridiculous Years

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Dave Hughes – WTF?

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Akmal – Ballarat

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Daniel Muggleton – Ballarat

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.

Move to the music

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The Cat Empire – Bird In Paradise Album Tour

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John Butler Prism Tour

Thumbnail for Katie Noonan: Jeff Buckley’s Grace Tour

Katie Noonan: Jeff Buckley’s Grace Tour

Thumbnail for Bachelor Girl at Piano Bar Ballarat

Bachelor Girl at Piano Bar Ballarat

Thumbnail for Valley Road Live at Kilderkin Distillery

Valley Road Live at Kilderkin Distillery

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Pub Choir

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

The Animals (UK) – The Final Curtain Tour

Thumbnail for RocKwiz Live in ’25

RocKwiz Live in ’25

Thumbnail for Tania Kernaghan and Jason Owens

Tania Kernaghan and Jason Owens

Food, glorious food (and drinks!)

Thumbnail for High Tea on Cuthbert’s 939 Vintage Tram

High Tea on Cuthbert’s 939 Vintage Tram

Ballarat7 Sep, 21 Sep + more

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G&Tea at Grainery Lane

Ballarat24 Aug, 31 Aug + more

Thumbnail for Aunty Jacks Brew for a Day

Aunty Jacks Brew for a Day

Ballarat20 Sep & 8 Nov

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Roy Hammond Craft Cocktails

Ballarat23 Aug, 30 Aug + more

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Distilled spirits discovery series at the Flywheel

Pyrenees3 Oct & 7 Nov

To market, to market!

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Ballarat Preloved Fashion Event

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Lal Lal Market

Moorabool26 Oct

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Ballarat Farmers Market

Ballarat23 Aug, 13 Sep + more

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Creswick Market

Hepburn20 Sep, 18 Oct + more

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The Bridge Market

Ballarat6 Sep, 4 Oct + more

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Ballarat Book Sale

Ballarat6 Sep, 4 Oct + more

Thumbnail for Clunes Farmers and Makers Market

Clunes Farmers and Makers Market

Hepburn14 Sep, 12 Oct + more

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Avoca Riverside Market

Pyrenees24 Aug, 28 Sep + more

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Beaufort Town Market

Enchanting exhibitions

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11th Ballarat International Foto Biennale

Ballarat23 Aug–19 Oct

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Beyond the City Limits – Ballarat Society of Artists Inc. Exhibition

Ballarat24 Aug, 31 Aug + more

Thumbnail for Things Near Places Dear by Bren Luke

Things Near Places Dear by Bren Luke

Golden Plains6 Sep, 7 Sep + more

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Artist Tim Gresham – ATMOS

Ballarat6 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

Thumbnail for Weird and Wonderul Botanical Art Exhibition

Weird and Wonderul Botanical Art Exhibition

Ballarat19–22 Sep

Thumbnail for Merchants and Musicians by Casey McIntosh

Merchants and Musicians by Casey McIntosh

Ballarat4 Oct, 5 Oct + more

Wonderful workshops

Thumbnail for Mosaic Art Classes Ballarat: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Mosaic Art Classes Ballarat: Turkish Lamp Workshop

Ballarat6 & 7 Sep

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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Ceramic Paint and Sip Workshop Ballarat

Ballarat6 & 7 Sep

Thumbnail for Introduction to Wood Turning at the Rare Trades Centre

Introduction to Wood Turning at the Rare Trades Centre

Thumbnail for Introductory Blacksmithing Workshop at Rare Trades Centre

Introductory Blacksmithing Workshop at Rare Trades Centre

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

Rigid Heddle Workshop Scarf-making at the Rare Trades Centre

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 Tapestry Weaving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Tapestry Weaving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat25 & 26 Oct

Thumbnail for Leather Gaiters Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Leather Gaiters Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Thumbnail for Relief Carving Masterclass at the Rare Trades Centre

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

Thumbnail for Quilling Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Quilling Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Thumbnail for Leadlight Window Ornaments Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Leadlight Window Ornaments Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Thumbnail for Embroidery Workshop (Chinese Silk) at the Rare Trades Centre

Embroidery Workshop (Chinese Silk) at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat11 & 12 Oct

Thumbnail for Chinese Silk and Gold Embroidery at the Rare Trades Centre

Chinese Silk and Gold Embroidery at the Rare Trades Centre

Thumbnail for Jimmy Possum Chair Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Jimmy Possum Chair Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat2–5 Oct

Thumbnail for Festive Wreath Workshop at Garden of St Erth

Festive Wreath Workshop at Garden of St Erth

Moorabool30 Nov

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Masterclass: Successful inland summer gardens

Moorabool29 Nov

Thumbnail for Write Here, Write Now – Workshop with Megan J Riedl

Write Here, Write Now – Workshop with Megan J Riedl

Thumbnail for Rebellious Makers – Workshop with Megan J Riedl

Rebellious Makers – Workshop with Megan J Riedl

More inspo

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Markets

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What’s on in Ballarat this spring school holidays

Family-friendly

Thumbnail for Introducing new Ballarat distillery Itinerant Spirits

Introducing new Ballarat distillery Itinerant Spirits

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Thrifty Travel: Visit Ballarat on a budget