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27 Jan 25

What’s on in Ballarat this summer

Golden City Paddle Steamer, Lake Wendouree

Kick back and soak up the summer sun in Ballarat.

Stay tuned for our 2025/26 summer calendar of events....

6 December

Spilt Milk Ballarat

Australia's most in-demand music festival is returning to Ballarat this summer, with headline acts including Kendrick Lamar and Doechii

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Romeo and Juliet

Ballarat6 Nov
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Eureka Collection Curator’s Tour at the Gold Rush Centre

Ballarat6 Dec
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Summer Camp at Cave Hill Creek

Pyrenees5 Jan, 6 Jan + more
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Ballarat Farmers Market Twilight Christmas Market

Ballarat19 Dec
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G&Tea at Grainery Lane

Ballarat1 Jun, 8 Jun + more

Wonderful workshops

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Guided Forest Therapy

Ballarat15 Jun, 13 Jul + more
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Makers Series at Sovereign Hill

Ballarat31 May, 1 Jun + more
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Learn to Spin at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat9 Aug & 6 Dec
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Leather Cuff and Belt Workshop

Ballarat6 Dec
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Intermediate Tapestry Weaving (Hatching) at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat6 & 7 Dec
Aunty Jacks

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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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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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