Fire-roasted feasts, vintage tram high teas, rare trades, wine festivals, adrenaline-fueled sport.
From the launch of ALWAYS LIVE's new live music series to the inaugural Ballarat Craft & Design Week and the ever-popular Ballarat Marathon, our autumn calendar of events is bursting with culture, cuisine and colour.
18 April
ALWAYS LIVE Victorian Vibes Ballarat
A secret line-up of contemporary music acts will perform free pop-up sets across the Ballarat CBD on Saturday 18 April as part of ALWAYS LIVE's brand new regional live music series.
3-19 April
Your guide to the autumn school holidays
Find out what's happening in and around town...
Coming up
25–26 April
Lace up for the Ballarat Marathon
Back for another year, this popular running festival features two days of running for all ages and abilities.
Food, glorious food (and drinks)!
1–10 May
Introducing Ballarat Craft + Design Week
This is an event for the curious culture lover – someone who appreciates the details, understands the labour and seeks a sense of the undiscovered.
Ballarat Craft + Design Week program
Mother's Day inspo
21–24 May
Turn back time at the Ballarat Heritage Festival
Uncover new perspectives through immersive events, creative experiences and fresh interpretations of Ballarat's heritage.
Ballarat Heritage Festival line-up
It's showtime!
Music makers
To market, to market!
Wonderful workshops
Enchanting exhibitions
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