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21 May 26

What’s on in Ballarat this winter

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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....

6-8 June

What's on this King's Birthday long weekend

Get set for a royal good time in Ballarat!

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The magic of the Ballarat Winter Festival

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Winter Wonderlights

Ballarat26 Jun–19 Jul
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Ballarat Winter Festival – Pop-Up Ice Rink

Ballarat27 Jun–19 Jul
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Ballarat Winter Festival – Ballarat’s Hot Choc Showdown

Ballarat27 Jun–19 Jul
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Knights of Fire at Kryal Castle

Moorabool27 Jun–12 Jul
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The Design Exchange Winter Market

Ballarat27 & 28 Jun
Thumbnail for Wonderful Winter Igloos – Market Hotel Ballarat

Wonderful Winter Igloos – Market Hotel Ballarat

BallaratUntil 6 Sep
Thumbnail for Winter Wonderland at Go Karts and Laserforce

Winter Wonderland at Go Karts and Laserforce

Ballarat28 Jun, 30 Jun + more

Coming up

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HSBC Spanish and Latin American Film Festival

Ballarat3 Jun, 12 Jun + more
Thumbnail for King’s Birthday: Keith Ryall Joust Tournament

King’s Birthday: Keith Ryall Joust Tournament

Moorabool6–8 Jun
Thumbnail for Ballarat Dalmatian Puppy Yoga Class

Ballarat Dalmatian Puppy Yoga Class

Ballarat20 Jun
Thumbnail for Guided Forest Therapy Kirks Reservoir Parkland

Guided Forest Therapy Kirks Reservoir Parkland

Ballarat21 Jun & 12 Jul
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Hidden 2026

Ballarat10–12 Jul
Thumbnail for Fire and Ice: Fantasy Ball

Fire and Ice: Fantasy Ball

Moorabool18 Jul
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Ballarat’s Best Pie

Ballarat1–31 Aug
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Poco Film Fest

Ballarat1 & 2 Aug
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World Press Photo

Ballarat8 Aug–20 Sep

Food, glorious food (and drinks!)

Thumbnail for Whiskey Wanderers with Bellarine Distillery at Itinerant Spirits

Whiskey Wanderers with Bellarine Distillery at Itinerant Spirits

Ballarat4 Jun
Thumbnail for Obsidian Degustation Dinner

Obsidian Degustation Dinner

Ballarat19 Jun
Thumbnail for Obsidian Dark Beer Festival

Obsidian Dark Beer Festival

Ballarat20 Jun
Thumbnail for Dark History: Dinner and Tour

Dark History: Dinner and Tour

Moorabool20 Jun
Thumbnail for From Earth to Glass: Truffles and Spirits

From Earth to Glass: Truffles and Spirits

Ballarat2 Jul
Thumbnail for Western Hotel Carpark After Dark

Western Hotel Carpark After Dark

Ballarat3 Jul, 4 Jul + more
Thumbnail for Wine N’ Dine Ballarat

Wine N’ Dine Ballarat

Ballarat4 Jul
Thumbnail for Red Series 2026

Red Series 2026

Ballarat17 & 18 Jul
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Christmas in July at the Boatshed

Ballarat24 Jul
Thumbnail for Christmas in July at Mt Coghill Vineyard

Christmas in July at Mt Coghill Vineyard

Ballarat25 Jul
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Ballarat’s Best Pie

Ballarat1–31 Aug
Thumbnail for G&Tea at Grainery Lane

G&Tea at Grainery Lane

Ballarat7 Jun, 14 Jun + more
Thumbnail for Beer and Bread by Aunty Jacks

Beer and Bread by Aunty Jacks

Ballarat5 Jun, 6 Jun + more
Thumbnail for Grainery Lane Gin Tasting and Blending Masterclass

Grainery Lane Gin Tasting and Blending Masterclass

Ballarat13 Jun, 11 Jul + more

It's showtime!

Thumbnail for BallaRatCat Comedy in the Chapel

BallaRatCat Comedy in the Chapel

Ballarat5 Jun, 3 Jul + more
Thumbnail for Queer Blak and Deadly with Steven Oliver

Queer Blak and Deadly with Steven Oliver

Ballarat6 Jun
Thumbnail for Luke Kidgell: Good Intentions

Luke Kidgell: Good Intentions

Ballarat6 Jun
Thumbnail for The Doll Trilogy: Part 1 – Kid Stakes

The Doll Trilogy: Part 1 – Kid Stakes

Ballarat18 Jun & 20 Jun
Thumbnail for Luke Heggie – I Won’t Say It Again

Luke Heggie – I Won’t Say It Again

Ballarat18 Jun
Thumbnail for The Doll Trilogy: Part 2 – Other Times 1945

The Doll Trilogy: Part 2 – Other Times 1945

Ballarat19 & 20 Jun
Thumbnail for Ross Noble: Cranium of Curiosities

Ross Noble: Cranium of Curiosities

Ballarat19 Jun
Thumbnail for The Doll Trilogy: Part 3 – Summer of the Seventeenth Doll 1953

The Doll Trilogy: Part 3 – Summer of the Seventeenth Doll 1953

Ballarat20 & 21 Jun
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The Doll Trilogy – The Complete Series

Ballarat20 Jun
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Bron Lewis: Chaos

Ballarat27 Jun
Thumbnail for Nick Capper – Broke, Useless and Sterile – Ballarat

Nick Capper – Broke, Useless and Sterile – Ballarat

Ballarat27 Jun
Thumbnail for Ray O’Leary: I Can See O’Leary Now The Ray Has Gone – Ballarat

Ray O’Leary: I Can See O’Leary Now The Ray Has Gone – Ballarat

Ballarat3 Jul
Thumbnail for Melanie Bracewell: Dilly Dallying – Ballarat

Melanie Bracewell: Dilly Dallying – Ballarat

Ballarat4 Jul
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Robot Song

Ballarat8 Jul
Thumbnail for Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show

Bluey’s Big Play The Stage Show

Ballarat15 & 16 Jul
Thumbnail for Cosentino: Tricked an Evening of Wonder Tour

Cosentino: Tricked an Evening of Wonder Tour

Ballarat22 Jul
Thumbnail for The Australian Ballet – The Nutcracker Act II and Other Works – Ballarat

The Australian Ballet – The Nutcracker Act II and Other Works – Ballarat

Ballarat25 Jul
Thumbnail for Nazeem Hussain: I’d Like To Tell You About Some Jokes – Ballarat

Nazeem Hussain: I’d Like To Tell You About Some Jokes – Ballarat

Ballarat1 Aug
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Heartbreak Hotel

Ballarat8 Aug
Thumbnail for GRIMM: Tales by The Brothers Grimm

GRIMM: Tales by The Brothers Grimm

Ballarat21 Aug
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Unwoman (The Protest)

Ballarat22 Aug
Thumbnail for Blake Pavey: A Bit Scared – Ballarat

Blake Pavey: A Bit Scared – Ballarat

Ballarat7 Aug

Music makers

Thumbnail for Dry Cleaning (UK): Secret Love Tour

Dry Cleaning (UK): Secret Love Tour

Ballarat7 Jun
Thumbnail for Michael Waugh at Kilderkin Distillery

Michael Waugh at Kilderkin Distillery

Ballarat19 Jun
Thumbnail for Vika and Linda: Where Do You Come From?

Vika and Linda: Where Do You Come From?

Ballarat26 Jun
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K-Pop Live – Ballarat

Ballarat28 Jun
Thumbnail for The Herald Sun Aria

The Herald Sun Aria

Ballarat28 Jun
Thumbnail for Joscho Stephan Trio: Gypsy Jazz Virtuosos

Joscho Stephan Trio: Gypsy Jazz Virtuosos

Ballarat3 Jul
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Whistle and Trick

Ballarat4 Jul
Thumbnail for Alexandr Misko: International Guitar Sensation

Alexandr Misko: International Guitar Sensation

Ballarat5 Jul
Thumbnail for Wurtoo: The Wombat Who Fell in Love with the Sky – Ballarat

Wurtoo: The Wombat Who Fell in Love with the Sky – Ballarat

Ballarat10 Jul
Thumbnail for Under the Canopy – Ballarat

Under the Canopy – Ballarat

Ballarat10 Jul
Thumbnail for Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat

Grigoryan Brothers – A Boy Called Sailboat

Ballarat14 Jul
Thumbnail for The Nervous Atmosphere

The Nervous Atmosphere

Ballarat1 Aug
Thumbnail for Tania Kernaghan and Jason Owen

Tania Kernaghan and Jason Owen

Ballarat7 Aug
Thumbnail for Harry Lamb in Ballarat

Harry Lamb in Ballarat

Ballarat6 Jun

Wonderful workshops

Thumbnail for Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Murrup Art

Celebrate NAIDOC Week with Murrup Art

Ballarat10 Jul
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Ring-making Workshop

Ballarat8 Aug
Thumbnail for Silversmithing Metal Clay Workshop

Silversmithing Metal Clay Workshop

Ballarat18 Jul & 10 Oct
Thumbnail for MoCo: Five Senses of Drag Workshop

MoCo: Five Senses of Drag Workshop

Ballarat7 Jun
Thumbnail for Introduction to Bobbin Lace

Introduction to Bobbin Lace

Ballarat18 Jul
Thumbnail for SAORI Weaving Workshop

SAORI Weaving Workshop

Ballarat27 Jun & 5 Sep
Thumbnail for Beginner Entomology Workshop

Beginner Entomology Workshop

Ballarat20 Jun
Thumbnail for Ankle Boots Workshop

Ankle Boots Workshop

Ballarat18–21 Jun
Thumbnail for 3D Wooden Animal Carving

3D Wooden Animal Carving

Ballarat5 Jul
Thumbnail for Beginner Leather Workshop

Beginner Leather Workshop

Ballarat14 Jun
Thumbnail for Wet Felt Hat Making Workshop

Wet Felt Hat Making Workshop

Ballarat15 Jul
Thumbnail for Wet Felt Flower Making Workshop

Wet Felt Flower Making Workshop

Ballarat16 Jul
Thumbnail for Traditional Watercolour Paint Making

Traditional Watercolour Paint Making

Ballarat11 & 12 Jul
Thumbnail for Leatherwork Hip Pouch Workshop

Leatherwork Hip Pouch Workshop

Ballarat23 Aug
Thumbnail for Introduction to Lino Printing

Introduction to Lino Printing

Ballarat13 Jun, 12 Sep + more
Thumbnail for Hand-forming Tableware Workshop

Hand-forming Tableware Workshop

Ballarat5 Jul
Thumbnail for Democratic Chairmaking Workshop

Democratic Chairmaking Workshop

Ballarat29 Jul–2 Aug
Thumbnail for Wadawurrung Weaving Workshop

Wadawurrung Weaving Workshop

Ballarat29 Aug & 7 Nov
Thumbnail for Netsuke Carving Workshop

Netsuke Carving Workshop

Ballarat7–9 Aug
Thumbnail for Natural Dye Wool Workshop

Natural Dye Wool Workshop

Ballarat5 Sep
Thumbnail for Jimmy Possum Chair Workshop

Jimmy Possum Chair Workshop

Ballarat1–4 Oct
Thumbnail for Introduction to Book Binding

Introduction to Book Binding

Ballarat29 Aug
Thumbnail for Intermediate Hatching Tapestry Weaving

Intermediate Hatching Tapestry Weaving

Ballarat15 & 16 Aug
Thumbnail for Cane Rod Construction Workshop

Cane Rod Construction Workshop

Ballarat21–23 Aug
Thumbnail for Relief Carving Workshop

Relief Carving Workshop

Ballarat4 Jul
Thumbnail for Intermediate Leadlight Workshop

Intermediate Leadlight Workshop

Ballarat11 & 12 Jul

To market, to market!

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Buninyong Village Market

Ballarat29 Aug & 31 Oct
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Creswick Market

Hepburn20 Jun, 18 Jul + more
Thumbnail for Clunes Farmers and Makers Market

Clunes Farmers and Makers Market

Hepburn14 Jun, 12 Jul + more
Thumbnail for Avoca Riverside Market

Avoca Riverside Market

Pyrenees28 Jun, 26 Jul + more
Thumbnail for Heritage Festival 2026 – Ballarat Book Sale

Heritage Festival 2026 – Ballarat Book Sale

Ballarat6 Jun
Thumbnail for Ballarat Preloved Fashion Event

Ballarat Preloved Fashion Event

Ballarat13 Jun
Thumbnail for Mini Folks Market

Mini Folks Market

Ballarat23 Aug

Enchanting exhibitions

Thumbnail for Kate Gorman – Sirens

Kate Gorman – Sirens

BallaratUntil 12 Jul
Thumbnail for Ballarat Drawers 2026

Ballarat Drawers 2026

Golden Plains6 Jun, 7 Jun + more
Thumbnail for Pyrenees Art Exhibition

Pyrenees Art Exhibition

Pyrenees5–8 Jun
Thumbnail for Art Hub Ballarat Artist-in-Residence – Danielle Francis

Art Hub Ballarat Artist-in-Residence – Danielle Francis

Ballarat7 Jun, 14 Jun + more
Thumbnail for Thinking of Place IV: Fleet

Thinking of Place IV: Fleet

BallaratUntil 17 Jul
Thumbnail for Untitled: Michael Creaney

Untitled: Michael Creaney

Ballarat3 Jun, 4 Jun + more
Thumbnail for The Photographic Work of Bon Strange

The Photographic Work of Bon Strange

BallaratUntil 1 Jun
Thumbnail for Storylines V

Storylines V

BallaratUntil 26 Jun
Thumbnail for Russell Cartledge Woodwork Exhibition

Russell Cartledge Woodwork Exhibition

HepburnUntil 30 Jun
Thumbnail for Early Days – Exhibition by Tania Babic

Early Days – Exhibition by Tania Babic

BallaratUntil 7 Jul

Coming up

Thumbnail for Cave Hill Creek : Winter Camp

Cave Hill Creek : Winter Camp

Pyrenees6–10 Jul
Thumbnail for Pecha Kucha 11: Collision

Pecha Kucha 11: Collision

Ballarat14 Aug

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Discover Ballarat’s winter wonders

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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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