See & do

12 Jan 25

What’s on in Ballarat this winter

Sovereign Hill's Winter Wonderlights

Rug up in your winter woollies and escape to Ballarat to experience a myriad of winter-themed events, activities and entertainment to warm hearts, souls and bellies.

Read on to explore our winter calendar of events....

Ballarat Winter Festival

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Winter Wonderlights

Ballarat4–27 Jul

1-31 August

Ballarat's Best Pie 2025

Ballarat’s Best Pie is returning for round three this winter.

Food, glorious food (& drinks!)

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Whisk(e)y Wanderers – Japanese Whisky at Itinerant Spirits

Ballarat7 May, 4 Jun + more

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Grainery Lane Gin Tasting and Blending Masterclass

Ballarat26 Apr, 10 May + more

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Roy Hammond Craft Cocktails

Ballarat19 Apr, 26 Apr + more

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Coonawarra Wine Tasting Showcase in Ballarat

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Obsidian Dark Beer Festival

23 August - 19 October

Ballarat International Foto Biennale

Acclaimed British-Ghanaian artist and photographer Campbell Addy is set to headline the 2025 Ballarat International Foto Biennale.

Enchanting exhibitions

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11th Ballarat International Foto Biennale

Ballarat23 Aug–19 Oct

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The master potter: Peter Pilven A retrospective of his works

Ballarat3 May, 4 May + more

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Pedestrianism by Emily Van Der Molen

Ballarat5 Jul, 6 Jul + more

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Printed Possibilities By Nina Fitzsimons

Ballarat26 Jul, 27 Jul + more

It's showtime!

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Goodwill Comedy Club

Ballarat8 May, 5 Jun + more

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Hindley Street Country Club

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Music Of The Night – A Tribute To Andrew Lloyd Webber and West End Musicals

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Ballarat Wind Orchestra – European Adventure

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Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod

Ballarat14 Jun–30 Oct

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Cael O’Donnell – Celebrity Psychic

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Ross Wilson and The Peaceniks

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Hans – Young, Fun and 21

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The Australian Barbra Streisand Show at Minerva Space Ballarat

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Queen – It’s a Kinda Magic

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Georgie Carroll – Infectious – Ballarat

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The Robertson Brothers 1960s Variety TV Show

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Her Name is Nanny Nellie – NAIDOC Week film screening and panel discussion

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Kate Ceberano – The Australian Made Tour

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Wil Anderson – Wilegitimate

Thumbnail for The Hottest Hot August Night – Hot August Night, Grease, Xanadu and more

The Hottest Hot August Night – Hot August Night, Grease, Xanadu and more

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The Herald Sun Aria Heats and Semi Final

Ballarat3 & 4 Aug

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John Waters Radio Luxembourg – Ballarat

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Dion Connelly presents One More Night

Thumbnail for Six String Blues – A Tribute To Blues Guitar

Six String Blues – A Tribute To Blues Guitar

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Ballarat Blues Festival Main Event

Outdoor adventures

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The Trail Running Series Race 1 – Blackwood

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Cave Hill Creek : Winter Camp

Pyrenees14–18 Jul

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CX Ballarat

Ballarat15–17 Aug

Wonderful workshops

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Beginner Entomology Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat7 Jun & 8 Nov

Thumbnail for Introduction to White Coopering Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Introduction to White Coopering Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat7 Jun, 8 Jun + more

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Boot-making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat19–22 Jun

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Cane Rod Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat19–22 Jun

Thumbnail for Coiled Basketry Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Coiled Basketry Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Thumbnail for Intermediate Sewing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Intermediate Sewing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat28 & 29 Jun

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Boxed Frame Lamp Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat12 & 13 Jul

Thumbnail for Felt Hat Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Felt Hat Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Thumbnail for Wet Felt Flower Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Wet Felt Flower Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

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Beginner Embroidery Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Thumbnail for Spoon Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Spoon Carving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Thumbnail for Norse-inspired Amulets and Adornment Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Norse-inspired Amulets and Adornment Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat17 May & 26 Jul

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Norse Inspired Cuffs Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat17 May & 26 Jul

Thumbnail for Vernacular Furniture Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Vernacular Furniture Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

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Quilling Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat26 Jul & 4 Oct

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Introduction to Bronze Sand Casting and Leatherwork at the Rare Trades Centre

Thumbnail for Intermediate Tapestry Weaving (Colour Mixing) at the Rare Trades Centre

Intermediate Tapestry Weaving (Colour Mixing) at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat27 & 28 Sep

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Chairmaking Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat30 Jul–3 Aug

Thumbnail for Beginner Leatherwork Workshop (Card Game Set) at the Rare Trades Centre

Beginner Leatherwork Workshop (Card Game Set) at the Rare Trades Centre

Thumbnail for Introduction to Pattern Making at the Rare Trades Centre

Introduction to Pattern Making at the Rare Trades Centre

Ballarat16 & 17 Aug

Thumbnail for Practical Knot-Tying Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Practical Knot-Tying Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

To market, to market!

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The Design Exchange Winter Market

Ballarat5 & 6 Jul

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Ballarat Farmers Market

Ballarat26 Apr, 10 May + more

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Farmers Market – Bridge Mall Ballarat Central

Ballarat3 May, 7 Jun + more

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Creswick Market

Hepburn19 Apr, 17 May + more

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Clunes Farmers and Makers Market

Hepburn11 May, 8 Jun + more

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Avoca Riverside Market

Pyrenees27 Apr, 25 May + more

More inspo

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Discover Ballarat’s winter wonders

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What’s on in Ballarat this winter school holidays

Family-friendly

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Embrace the chill at the Ballarat Winter Festival

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Top outdoor experiences during winter in Ballarat

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