See & do

01 Jan 26

What to do in Ballarat from Boxing Day until New Year’s Day

Itinerant Spirits

How do you like to spend that limbo week between Boxing Day and New Year's Day?

Are you all about the great exhale – rest, relaxation and rejuvenation?

Or maybe you're all revved up for the start of your summer break?

Whichever way you lean, let Ballarat set the stage for the perfect run into the new year.

Stay tuned to find out what's happening in and around town in the last week of December 2026.

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.


©️ 2026 Visit Ballarat. This initiative is funded by the City of Ballarat and Tourism Midwest Victoria.