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Hidden 2026

Civic Hall

300-304 Mair St,
Ballarat Central VIC 3350

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  • Fri 10 Jul 5pm–9pm
  • Sat 11 Jul 10am–9pm
  • Sun 12 Jul 10am–4pm

Hidden transforms Ballarat's Civic Hall into a vibrant world of inflatable art.

Presented by Creative Ballarat, this immersive micro festival invites audiences to explore six large-scale installations by local artists Jay Kulbardi, Annelìse Belladonna, Ben Pennell, Tom Bell, Kathy Holowko and Meaghan Shelton.

Hidden is a sensory experience filled with colour, sound and surprise. Visitors are encouraged to wander, touch, listen and play as the historic Civic Hall becomes a dreamlike landscape of curiosity and imagination. Art that breathes, shifts and evolves, inviting wonder and surprise around every corner.

There's a quiet magic at the heart of Hidden – it will literally take your breath away.

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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.


©️ 2026 Visit Ballarat. This initiative is funded by the City of Ballarat and Tourism Midwest Victoria.