See & do

02 Dec 25

Turn up the heat at Summer Sundays

Sip, savour and soak up the good times at Summer Sundays this January.

The free outdoor concert series is returning to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens every Sunday in January from 3pm-7pm.

Think toe-tapping tunes, food trucks, Bean Bag Lounge plus the pop-up Garden Bar showcasing the region's finest wines, craft spirits and local brews with uninterrupted views of the stage.

The Garden Bar is proudly supported by Blue Pyrenees Estate, Aunty Jacks, Grainery Lane and Kilderkin Distillery.

Sunday 4 January from 3pm-7pm

The live music line-up

  • Quarter Street – Revives the fiery sound of 1970s New York salsa
  • Daisy Kilbourne – Folk, rock, and soul with heartfelt storytelling
  • Nasal Spray – High-energy rock ’n’ roll with gritty passion
  • Madi Colville-Walker – Proud Yorta Yorta artist celebrating resilience and culture

The food trucks

  • Great Western BBQ Shack
  • Mr Squidgy
  • European Barbeque
  • Gypsy Lunchbox
  • Country Baked Potatoes
  • The Dumpling Man
  • Hot Didely Dogs
  • Big Cookie Co.
  • Mrs Browne Bakes
  • Luigi’s Gelato
  • Bean me Up Espresso

Sunday 11 January from 3pm-7pm

The live music line-up

  • Ella Thompson – Soulful sound bridging classic and contemporary styles
  • Andy Golledge – Sydney’s king of alt-country
  • Blue Ren – Ballarat indie-folk artist
  • The Black Sea Country Club – Quirky, nostalgic stories with retro vibe

The food trucks

  • Great Western BBQ Shack
  • The Dumpling Man
  • The Kitchen Chameleon
  • Masala Valley
  • Mr Squidgy
  • The Paella Guy
  • Country Baked Potatoes
  • Mrs Browne Bakes
  • Every Little Crumb
  • Luigi’s Gelato
  • Kombi for a Cause

Sunday 18 January from 3pm-7pm

The live music line-up

  • Cousin Tony’s Brand New Firebird – Euphoric horns and soaring performances
  • Little Guilt – Dreamy indie-pop with hypnotic synths
  • Hemlock Wilde – Whimsical sounds inspired by glam rock
  • Freya and Tom McGowan – Father-daughter duo blending heartfelt originals

The food trucks

  • The Kitchen Chameleon
  • Flying Chillies
  • Mr Squidgy
  • Woodside Food & Co
  • Smoke On The Weir
  • Hot Didely Dogs
  • European Barbeque
  • Big Cookie Co.
  • Sweet as El
  • Luigi’s Gelato
  • Deja Brew Xpresso

Sunday 25 January from 3pm-7pm

The live music line-up

  • El Bembe – Fiery fusion of Salsa, Merengue, and Bachata
  • Queenie – ARIA-charting artist with magnetic live shows
  • Square Wave Bounce – Dreamy electro-pop with shimmering synths
  • Fishwife – Genre-blurring indie rock and synth new wave

The food trucks

  • Bean me Up Espresso
  • The Paella Guy
  • Gypsy Lunchbox
  • The Dumpling Man
  • Masala Valley
  • Smoke On The Weir
  • Woodside Food & Co
  • Hot Didely Dogs
  • Flying Chillies
  • OMG Donuts
  • Mrs Browne Bakes
  • Luigi’s Gelato

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Visitor Information Centres

Ballarat Town Hall
225 Sturt Street
Ballarat VIC 3350

Ballarat Botanical Gardens
401-405 Wendouree Parade
Lake Wendouree VIC 3350

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.


©️ 2025 Visit Ballarat. This initiative is funded by the City of Ballarat and Tourism Midwest Victoria.