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What’s on in Ballarat this summer

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Sovereign Hill Christmas Shopping Night

Ballarat4 Dec
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Sportsbet Ballarat Cup

Ballarat5 Dec
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Ballarat New Year’s Eve Fireworks Spectacular

Ballarat31 Dec
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New Year’s Eve 2026: Red Ball

Ballarat31 Dec–1 Jan
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Ballarat Rodeo

Ballarat2 Jan
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Summer Sundays at Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Ballarat10 Jan, 17 Jan + more
10, 17, 24 & 31 January

Summer Sundays

Ballarat's favourite free live music event is returning to the Ballarat Botanical Gardens

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Eureka Stockade commemorations

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Eureka Stockade Memorial Service

Ballarat3 Dec
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Follow the Lead – A Walking Tour with Lauren Powell

Ballarat3 Dec
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Eureka Day Ceremony at Ballarat Old Cemetery

Ballarat3 Dec
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The Peter Tobin Oration with Cathy McGowan AO

Ballarat4 Dec
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Eureka Sunday Community Day

Ballarat6 Dec
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Rebels and Redcoats: Create Your Own Comic with Peader Thomas

Ballarat6 Dec
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Sean Choolburra: Live at the Eureka Centre

Ballarat6 Dec

Christmas in Ballarat

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Christmas in Ballarat 2026 – Art Trail

Ballarat9 Nov–3 Jan
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Christmas in Ballarat 2026 – Decorations

Ballarat7 Nov–4 Jan
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Christmas in Ballarat 2026 – Live Music and Roving Entertainment

Ballarat10 Dec, 11 Dec + more
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Christmas in Ballarat 2026 – Santa’s Red Telephone Booth

Ballarat9 Nov–4 Jan

Move to the music

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Karnivool

Ballarat11 Dec
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Beatles Legacy with Special Guest Denis Walter

Ballarat12 Dec
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Christmas Proms by the 60 Four

Ballarat18 Dec
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Ballarat Carols by Candlelight

Ballarat19 Dec
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Ballarat Organs and Fine Music Festival

Ballarat8–12 Jan
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JET: The Rumblin’ Regional Revue

Ballarat5 Feb

It's showtime!

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Untrained by Lucy Guerin Inc

Ballarat5 Dec
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157th Kingston Agricultural Show

Hepburn5 & 6 Dec
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An Audience with Sir Tony Robinson

Ballarat6 Dec

Wonderful workshops

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Introduction to Beekeeping Course

Ballarat28 Nov & 6 Dec
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Grainery Lane Gin Tasting and Blending Masterclass

Ballarat14 Nov & 12 Dec
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Introduction to Lino Printing

Ballarat5 Dec, 27 Feb + more
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Gin Distilling Masterclass at Kilderkin Distillery

Ballarat14 Nov, 12 Dec + more
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Silversmithing Earring Workshop

Ballarat15 May
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Introduction to Leatherwork

Ballarat21 Feb
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Knitwear Care and Repair 101

Ballarat22 Jan
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Metal Etching and Coptic Stitching Workshop

Ballarat27 Feb, 14 Apr + more
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Tapestry Weaving Workshop

Ballarat13 & 14 Jan
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Silversmithing Metal Clay Workshop

Ballarat20 Feb & 11 Sep
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Introduction to Bronze Sand Casting

Ballarat27 Feb & 22 Oct
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Flemish Twist Bow String Workshop

Ballarat20 Feb

Enchanting exhibitions

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The Flummery

Golden Plains7 Nov, 8 Nov + more
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Myth and Memory: Prints from the Collection

BallaratUntil 21 Feb
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The Midas Touch

Ballarat21 Jan–23 Feb

To market, to market!

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Ballarat Farmers Market

Ballarat14 Nov, 28 Nov + more
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Beaufort Town Market

Pyrenees31 Oct & 4 Dec
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The Ballarat Makers Edit

Ballarat12 Dec, 13 Dec + more
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The Bridge Market

Ballarat7 Nov, 5 Dec + more
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Ballarat Farmers Market Twilight Christmas Market

Ballarat18 Dec
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11 things to do at Lake Wendouree

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What’s on in Ballarat this summer school holidays

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Top things to do in Ballarat over summer

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10 places to eat out with kids in Ballarat

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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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