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Aussie Animals Scavenger Hunt

Community Event

4 Apr 2026 to 19 Apr 2026

Price from: $5.00

Can you find all the Aussie Animals hiding at the Eureka Centre? During the April school holidays and keep your...

Bellmorn Art Exhibition

Exhibition and Shows

16 Apr 2026 to 2 May 2026

Price from: Free

Art exhibition by Gordon Monro, showing the imaginary city of Bellmorn.Imagine a city with only two rules. If a road...

The Doll Trilogy – The Complete Series

Concert or Performance

20 Jun 2026

Price from: $64.50

For the first time in 40 years, Red Stitch will present the entire Doll trilogy, performed back-to-back in a single...

3D Wooden Animal Carving

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

5 Jul 2026

Price from: $390.00

Spend a day carving in the round with woodworker, Olivia O'Connor.This a day-long class where you will hand carve your...

21 Hearts: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brook, A Theatre 180 Production

Community Event

10 Jul 2026 to 11 Jul 2026

Price from: $38.50

A compelling true story from WWII, honouring the bravery strength, love and hope of Australian Army Nurses in the face...

The Doll Trilogy: Part 2 – Other Times 1945

Concert or Performance

19 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026

Price from: $20.00

It's 1945, and the world has shifted. Returning from war, Roo and Barney confront the lasting effects of global conflict,...

Auto Fest Ballarat

Community Event

19 Apr 2026

Price from: $1.00

A fun day for the entire family. Cars, motorcycles, show and shine, trade and market stalls, Elite Hall Motorcycles, raffles...

Norse Inspired Amulets and Adornment Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 Apr 2026 to 25 Oct 2026

Price from: $185.00

Learn the basics of metalwork and decorative design with armourer, designer, leatherworker and metalsmith, Sam Bloomfield.In this half-day workshop, work...

The Great Pretenders Diamond, Dolly and Tina

Concert or Performance

9 May 2026

Price from: $59.00

Talent OZ Entertainment Presents The Great Pretenders – Diamond, Dolly and Tina.Get ready for a dazzling celebration of three music...

Victorian State Ballet presents Swan Lake

Concert or Performance

19 Mar 2026

Price from: $49.00

Featuring a cast of internationally acclaimed artists, Swan Lake brings the brilliance of Petipa's original choreography to life, beautifully re-staged...

A Western Victorian Campfire Tale at Itinerant Spirits

Food and Wine

21 Mar 2026

Price from: $165.00

Guests are invited to gather around the coals for an afternoon celebrating storytelling, open-fire cooking by chef Alejandro Saravia and...

Cloth Covered Solander-style Box Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

2 May 2026

Price from: $235.00

Learn to make a solander style box with bookbinder and conservator Debra Parry.In this half-day workshop, you will make a...

AURA Sound and Light Show at Sovereign Hill

Exhibition and Shows

18 Mar 2026 to 17 Nov 2027

Price from: $24.00

From a place you know comes a story you don’t — AURA immerses you in the story of gold in...

Bjorn Again – ABBA Forever Tour

Concert or Performance

30 May 2026

Price from: $75.00

Ballarat, get ready to party with Bjorn Again.The world's number one and only ABBA-endorsed tribute arrives for a spectacular night of...

The Joe Cocker Express: Mad Dog Vs The Englishman

Concert or Performance

5 Sep 2026

Price from: $64.00

The Joe Cocker Express: Mad Dog vs. The Englishman is an extraordinary tribute show that takes you on a journey...

Advanced Sewing Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

12 Sep 2026 to 13 Sep 2026

Price from: $450.00

Take your sewing skills to the next level with artisan Andrea Streefkerk.Over two days you will expand your knowledge of...

Saturday Live Music at Hop Temple

Concert or Performance

21 Mar 2026 to 19 Dec 2026

Price from: Free

Every Saturday night you can join the team at Hop to finish off your night with live music from a...

Human Nature: MTWN20

Concert or Performance

21 Mar 2026

Price from: $95.00

Human Nature are bringing their MTWN 2026 Regional Tour to Ballarat, and fans are in for a treat as the...

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

Concert or Performance

20 Jun 2026 to 21 Jun 2026

Price from: $20.00

For sixteen summers, Roo and Barney have returned to Melbourne to share a life of laughter, love and independence with...

High Tea on Cuthbert’s 939 Vintage Tram

Exhibition and Shows

22 Mar 2026 to 27 Sep 2026

Price from: $190.00

Step back in time aboard the beautifully restored 1940s tram, Cuthbert's 939, and enjoy a truly unique high tea experience...

2026 Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon

Sporting Events

25 Apr 2026 to 26 Apr 2026

Price from: Not Available

The Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon is a weekend running festival in stunning Ballarat featuring two days of running for all...

Kaze Karaoke: Saturday Nights at The Cattleyards Inn Delacombe

Community Event

21 Mar 2026 to 19 Dec 2026

Price from: Free

Kaze Karaoke every Saturday night at The Cattleyards Inn Ballarat! Custom stage, excellent sound, the best mics, the most extensive...

Casey Donovan – This Is Me 2026 National Tour

Concert or Performance

4 Sep 2026

Price from: $74.95

Beloved for her powerhouse vocals and undeniable stage presence, Casey Donovan is set to embark on an expansive national tour...

Reworn Preloved Clothes Market

Markets

9 May 2026

Price from: Free

Reworn Market is a quality pre-loved clothes market held once a month in Ballarat. Come and find some of your...

Gin Distilling Masterclass at Kilderkin Distillery

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 Mar 2026 to 16 May 2026

Price from: $185.00

Love Gin? Create your own!The three-hour session includes: A welcome drink on arrival, A guided gin tasting exploring different botanicals,...

Ballarat Milky Way Masterclass

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 May 2026

Price from: $297.00

Do you want to learn night photography to capture the beautiful Milky Way? Join multi-award-winning photographer David Magro for a...

Jimeoin in Ballarat

Concert or Performance

17 Apr 2026

Price from: Not Available

Catch Jimeoin for his unique blend of observational humour, physical expressiveness, and spontaneity.Join Jimeoin as he turns the everyday into...

G&Tea at Grainery Lane

Food and Wine

22 Mar 2026 to 20 Dec 2026

Price from: $0.00

Enjoy free flowing Grainey Lane Gin Teapot Cocktails perfectly paired with a selection of delectable bites. The perfect Sunday catch-up...

Auto-Tune

Concert or Performance

9 May 2026

Price from: $20.00

Described as an absolute must-see, this auto-tune rock opera is brought to you by re:group performance collective, the acclaimed team...

Ballarat Book Sale

Markets

4 Apr 2026 to 6 Jun 2026

Price from: Free

The Rotary Club of Ballarat East operates a second hand book sale on the first Saturday of every month from...

All The Queens Men presents Play Date

Concert or Performance

15 Apr 2026

Price from: $16.00

Play Date is the ultimate dance party for little kids these school holidays.Perfect for children aged two to seven, Play...

Introduction to Bronze Sand Casting and Leatherwork

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

17 Oct 2026

Price from: $425.00

Learn to make a belt hook and belt inspired by the pre-Roman Jastorf culture with Sam Bloomfield.In this full-day workshop,...

Aunty Jacks ‘Old School Trivia with Old School Prizes’

Food and Wine

18 Mar 2026 to 27 May 2026

Price from: Free

Old school trivia with old school prizes is at Aunty Jacks! Ballarat's favourite trivia night is at Aunty Jacks every...

Fred Smith at Kilderkin Distillery

Concert or Performance

17 Apr 2026

Price from: $25.00

Kilderkin Distillery's Spirited Sessions presents Fred Smith - one of Australia's most original songwriters.From peacekeeping missions in Bougainville and Afghanistan...

The Big Chillout

Concert or Performance

16 Apr 2026

Price from: $74.90

The Big Chillout - Celebrating the soundtrack that saved Motown.Get ready to relive the music that defined a generation in...

Intermediate Leadlight Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 Jul 2026 to 12 Jul 2026

Price from: $360.00

Extend your leadlight skills with artisan Dani Acciarito by learning to fashion a 3D object in vintage glass and copper...

Robertson Brothers 2026 The Everly Brothers and Friends Tribute

Concert or Performance

5 Jul 2026

Price from: $74.95

Australia's #1 vocal duo, the much-loved Robertson Brothers, join forces with the Variety Show team for an unforgettable 2-hour audio-visual...

Victorian State Ballet presents The Little Mermaid

Concert or Performance

8 Apr 2026 to 9 Apr 2026

Price from: $49.00

The Victorian State Ballet proudly presents The Little Mermaid, a magical ballet production inspired by the beloved story by Hans...

Roy Hammond Craft Cocktails

Food and Wine

21 Mar 2026 to 3 Oct 2026

Price from: $0.00

Take your next social event to a whole new level with Roy Hammond's Craft Cocktails!Their mixologist will take you on...

Michael Waugh at Kilderkin Distillery

Concert or Performance

19 Jun 2026

Price from: $25.00

Kilderkin Distillery's Spirited Sessions presents Michael Waugh Kenny - revered songwriter, a compelling live performer and an extraordinary storyteller.Michael has...

Elvis and Buddy – A Rock and Roll Sensation

Concert or Performance

3 May 2026

Price from: $68.00

Get ready to shake, rattle and roll in a whirlwind of rock 'n' roll magic.A time when hips swayed, hearts...

The Bridge Market

Markets

4 Apr 2026 to 2 Jan 2027

Price from: Free

The Bridge Market is a Ballarat Farmers Market held on the first Saturday of the month at Ballarat Bridge Mall.Ballarat...

Relief Carving Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

4 Jul 2026

Price from: $360.00

Learn the art of relief carving with woodworker Olivia O'Connor.This is a day-long class where you will get a feel...

VIC Papercraft Show

Exhibition and Shows

15 Oct 2026 to 17 Oct 2026

Price from: $10.00

The Papercraft show is coming to Ballarat. With both local and interstate craft talent, the show is packed full of...

Trophy Boys

Concert or Performance

24 Apr 2026

Price from: $24.00

Boys being Boys.It's the grand finale of the Year 12 Interschool Debating Tournament, and the all-boys team from St Imperium...

Hop Temple Musical Bingo

Food and Wine

19 Mar 2026 to 25 Jun 2026

Price from: Not Available

Every Thursday night at Hop Temple it's Bingo with a twist- Musical Bingo!Instead of your standard old bingo numbers, they...

Hidden Gems at the Unicorn

Community Event

19 Mar 2026 to 22 Mar 2026

Price from: Free

Hidden Gems at the Unicorn brings regional artists together in a vibrant summer showcase.Twelve artists from the Hidden Gems Art...

Silversmithing Earring Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

16 May 2026 to 12 Dec 2026

Price from: $330.00

Learn the joys of working with precious silver with silversmith Rachel Grose.Use traditional tools and techniques to create three pairs...

The Sounds of Simon and Garfunkel

Concert or Performance

28 Mar 2026

Price from: $67.50

This is a captivating acoustic performance of the majestic hits of Simon and Garfunkel.Mrs Robinson, Homeward Bound, Sounds of Silence,...

Introduction to Lino Printing

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Jun 2026 to 5 Dec 2026

Price from: $150.00

From political posters to fine art, lino printing has left its mark on history as a bold and accessible way...

Wadawurrung Weaving Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

29 Aug 2026 to 7 Nov 2026

Price from: $150.00

Learn traditional weaving techniques with Wadawurrung woman, Tammy Gilson. Practice wrapping, coiling, shaping and stitching natural fibres to make an...

Marty Sheargold: The Red Card Tour

Concert or Performance

2 May 2026

Price from: $74.90

He's back. Comedy powerhouse Marty Sheargold returns with his brand-new stand-up show The Red Card Tour.Known for his razor-sharp wit,...

Marty Sheargold The Red Card Tour Ballarat

Concert or Performance

2 May 2026

Price from: Not Available

Comedy powerhouse Marty Sheargold returns with his brand-new stand-up show, The Red Card Tour. Known for his razor-sharp wit, masterful...

Hits of the 60s and 70s By The 60 Four

Concert or Performance

19 Sep 2026

Price from: $69.95

Hits of the 60s and 70s by The 60 Four pays tribute to hits from Frankie Valli, The Beatles, Johnny O'Keefe,...

Norse Inspired Cuffs Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 Apr 2026

Price from: $185.00

Learn the basics of metalwork and decorative design with armourer, designer, leatherworker and metalsmith, Sam Bloomfield.In this half-day workshop, you...

A Salute to Roy Orbison – Starring John Stephan

Concert or Performance

20 Mar 2026

Price from: $39.95

Wesley Orbison proudly presents - You Got It! A salute to Roy Orbison.Direct From Las Vegas, starring Internationally renowned John Stephan...

Reg Livermore’s Ned Kelly The Musical

Concert or Performance

28 Mar 2026

Price from: $25.00

His name is etched into Australian folklore. The outlaw bushranger, his gang and that iconic suit of armour, but who...

The Doll Trilogy: Part 1 – Kid Stakes

Concert or Performance

18 Jun 2026 to 20 Jun 2026

Price from: $20.00

Set in Depression-era Carlton in 1937, Kid Stakes captures the optimism of a nation on the cusp of change and...

Ring-making Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 Apr 2026 to 8 Aug 2026

Price from: $275.00

Learn the joys of working with precious silver with silversmith Rachel Grose.In this full-day workshop, you will use traditional tools...

Ballarat Farmers Market

Markets

28 Mar 2026 to 27 Feb 2027

Price from: Free

Ballarat Farmers Market takes place in the North Gardens Reserve, Lake Wendouree (central Ballarat near the Ballarat Botanical Gardens and...