Alfredton, Ballarat

Australian Jousting Championship

Sporting Events

13 Sep 2025 to 14 Sep 2025

Distance from: 12.4 kms | Price from: $36.50

The Australian Jousting Championship returns to Kryal Castle. Get ready for an unforgettable weekend of medieval action as brave knights...

Norse Inspired Amulets and Adornment Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Dec 2025

Distance from: 4.3 kms | 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...

Writing a Radical Identity – Francis Adams in Australia

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Nov 2025

Distance from: 6.1 kms | Price from: Free

A public lecture by Dr Meg Tasker about the radical author, poet and journalist Francis Adams (1862-1893) and the contribution...

Tones and I

Concert or Performance

7 Oct 2025

Distance from: 3.6 kms | Price from: $89.90

Fresh off an international tour, Tones And I is back in Australia and bringing a limited run of all-ages acoustic...

Kiss Thiss

Concert or Performance

9 Nov 2025

Distance from: 3.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Alright Australia – you wanted the best, you got the best.Since 2002, Kiss Thiss have brought the fire-breathing, blood-spitting, guitar-smoking...

Stitches and Screenings – A Craft and Cinema Experience

Community Event

27 Sep 2025

Distance from: 3.6 kms | Price from: $25.00

Stitches and Screenings – A Unique Stitch and Screen Experience. Join in for a cozy and creative afternoon at Stitches and...

Kitty Flanagan in Ballarat

Concert or Performance

13 Nov 2025

Distance from: 3.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Kitty Flanagan is coming to Ballarat with her new stand-up show.This is your chance to see the award-winning star of...

High Tea and History: Spring Time

Food and Wine

19 Sep 2025

Distance from: 44.0 kms | Price from: $65.00

Visit the heritage town of Talbot and enjoy High Tea and an installation of images from the Talbot Arts and...

Spring High Tea at Craig’s Royal Hotel

Food and Wine

14 Sep 2025 to 23 Nov 2025

Distance from: 3.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

High Tea is blooming at Craig's Royal Hotel. Gather your friends and join them for bubbles, hot scones, freshly-brewed tea,...

Art Hub Ballarat Artist-in-Residence

Exhibition and Shows

4 Sep 2025 to 30 Nov 2025

Distance from: 3.6 kms | Price from: Free

Meet Art Hub Ballarat's Artist-in-Residence Alana Smith, Cut Off Your Hands Jewellery, a Ballarat based artist who works predominantly in...

Fleetwood Max at Piano Bar Ballarat

Concert or Performance

12 Oct 2025

Distance from: 3.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Transporting you back to the golden era of California rock, Fleetwood Max is a tribute band, bringing the magic of...

Carboni’s Cooking Masterclasses

Food and Wine

13 Sep 2025 to 8 Nov 2025

Distance from: 5.1 kms | Price from: $99.00

Learn the traditional way of fresh pasta or gnocchi making while having fun and of course a glass, followed by...

Koun Vincent: Famed Zen Buddhist Jazz Monk Returns to the Music

Concert or Performance

5 Sep 2025

Distance from: 4.2 kms | Price from: $16.75

Vincent began giving house concerts of the great composers of the American Songbook – Gershwin, Porter, Ellington, Berlin, Mancini, Kern,...

Sunnyside – An Art Experience

Festivals and Celebrations

6 Nov 2025 to 23 Nov 2025

Distance from: 3.6 kms | Price from: $0.00

Sunnyside is a brand new art experience in Ballarat which is bold, vibrant and wonderfully fantastical. The inaugural edition welcomes...

Good Eggs – Pysanky Ukrainian Egg decorating workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

14 Sep 2025

Distance from: 44.1 kms | Price from: $90.00

Artist Kathy Holowko has Ukrainian heritage and each year she practices the wax and dye egg decorating craft with her...

Chinese Silk Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 Nov 2025 to 23 Nov 2025

Distance from: 4.3 kms | Price from: $330.00

Discover the art of embroidery with award-winning artist Alison Cole.Guided by Alison, you'll create a design inspired by two rare...

2025 Ballarat International Foto Biennale: Open Program

Festivals and Celebrations

4 Sep 2025 to 19 Oct 2025

Distance from: 3.6 kms | Price from: Free

The 2025 Ballarat International Foto Biennale, presented by Intrepid, is a dynamic exploration of visual storytelling. At the heart of...

Come and Try Roller Derby with Ballarat Roller Derby League

Sporting Events

14 Sep 2025

Distance from: 2.9 kms | Price from: $10.00

Never skated before? The Ballarat Roller Derby League will teach you all you need with support every step of the...

Exploring Victorian Will and Probate Records

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

2 Oct 2025

Distance from: 6.1 kms | Price from: Free

Dr Ben Wilkie explores Victoria's rich collection of wills and probate files and illuminates the meaning behind these valuable historic...

Elvis and Buddy – A Rock and Roll Sensation

Concert or Performance

3 May 2026

Distance from: 2.2 kms | 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...

Santana and the Doobie Brothers Tribute – Ballarat

Concert or Performance

19 Oct 2025

Distance from: 3.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Fans of Santana and The Doobie Brothers are in for a treat with this world-class tribute, presented as part of...

Pillowland – a play for little audiences

Concert or Performance

2 Oct 2025 to 4 Oct 2025

Distance from: 16.1 kms | Price from: $15.00

Pillowland is a magical adventure for very little audience members. Pop on your favourite pyjamas and head to the Creswick...

My Australia Art Exhibition

Exhibition and Shows

11 Oct 2025

Distance from: 2.2 kms | Price from: Free

The 'My Australia Art Exhibition', is an event designed for free expression and story telling through art.Here, artists explore a...

Silversmith Cuttlefish Casting

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

25 Oct 2025

Distance from: 4.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

From ancient silversmiths to contemporary makers, cuttlefish casting has been prized for its ability to capture stunning natural textures in...

The Great Trentham Spudfest

Festivals and Celebrations

2 May 2026 to 3 May 2026

Distance from: 48.3 kms | Price from: Free

The historic town of Trentham celebrates its long history of potato growing with The Great Trentham Spudfest, a community-led festival...

Adopt a pet workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

25 Sep 2025 to 2 Oct 2025

Distance from: 4.1 kms | Price from: $39.00

A super cute creative workshop aimed at children aged five to ten. In this session you will choose a carboard...

Perfume Genius Glory Tour

Concert or Performance

3 Dec 2025

Distance from: 3.6 kms | Price from: $73.90

Perfume Genius aka Mike Hadreas and the fiercest band he has ever assembled, bring his pristine new album Glory to...

Norse Inspired Cuffs Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Dec 2025

Distance from: 4.3 kms | 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...

Silversmithing Earring Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Dec 2025

Distance from: 4.3 kms | 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...

Introduction to Leadlight Restoration

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 Nov 2025

Distance from: 4.3 kms | Price from: $770.00

Piece by piece, Brian Simms restores leadlight windows the traditional way. Every piece and shimmer tells a story worth keeping...

Creswick Pavilion Spring 2025 Arts Show

Festivals and Celebrations

26 Sep 2025 to 28 Sep 2025

Distance from: 16.3 kms | Price from: Free

Pavilion Arts will host an exhibition to show the wealth of creative talent in Creswick.Pavilion Arts has curated 10 major...

Father’s Day Lunch at The Shared Table

Food and Wine

7 Sep 2025

Distance from: 12.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Celebrate Dad this Father's Day with a specially curated set menu lunch at The Shared Table in Buninyong. Treat your...

Women in Business Lunch by Western Bulldogs

Business Event

14 Nov 2025

Distance from: 3.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

You Belong Here. Recognising and Overcoming Self-DoubtJoin them for an empowering event focused on building confidence and embracing your place...

Spring Book Sale

Community Event

6 Sep 2025 to 7 Sep 2025

Distance from: 3.7 kms | Price from: Free

Don't miss their book sale this weekend.Admission and parking are free. There are hundreds of books – some of which...

Floriography

Concert or Performance

6 Sep 2025 to 19 Oct 2025

Distance from: 3.7 kms | Price from: Free

Photography, Projection, Sound, and Poetics by Kylie Supski.This exhibition is part of Ballarat International Foto Biennale - Open Program.In Floriography,...

Pecha Kucha 08: Collaboration at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

14 Nov 2025

Distance from: 4.3 kms | Price from: $10.00

Creative partnerships take centre stage at Pecha Kucha 08: Collaboration.Pecha Kucha is a series created by creatives and thinkers, for...

Skipton Spring Festival 2025

Community Event

9 Nov 2025

Distance from: 42.4 kms | Price from: Free

Come and join in for a jam-packed family day out in Skipton.There will be a range of free activities throughout...

Seasons In The Glass – Meredith Wines Spring Release Lunch

Food and Wine

5 Oct 2025

Distance from: 14.8 kms | Price from: $220.00

This spring, join them for a rare culinary and wine experience as Meredith Wines takes the spotlight at Seasons in...

Kitty Flanagan: Gladgame

Concert or Performance

13 Nov 2025

Distance from: 3.6 kms | Price from: $74.90

Kitty Flanagan is coming to Ballarat with her new stand-up show. Asking but not necessarily answering all the big questions....

Introduction to Bronze Sandcasting

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Sep 2025

Distance from: 4.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Learn the ancient technique of sand casting with armourer, Sam Bloomfield.Discover how molten metal can be transformed into a work...

David K. Jones Cacciatore Wine Dinner

Food and Wine

12 Sep 2025

Distance from: 12.0 kms | Price from: $135.00

Premium wine and gourmet plates, presented by Di Ray and David Jones.Join in for Cacciatore - a soulful celebration of...

Blues, Brews and Barbecue with Bill Barber Live

Food and Wine

7 Sep 2025

Distance from: 3.5 kms | Price from: Free

Join Hop Temple this Father's Day for Blues, Brews and Barbecue.Each week a favourite blues artist will take the stage...

Paint your Dad at Hop Temple

Food and Wine

7 Sep 2025

Distance from: 3.5 kms | Price from: $30.00

This Father's Day, treat Dad to a fun-filled session of sips, paints and laugh. Join Hop Temple for a boozy...

Statewide Stampede Roller Derby Tournament

Sporting Events

6 Sep 2025

Distance from: 38.3 kms | Price from: $10.00

Ballarat Roller Derby League is hosting round six of the Statewide Stampede Roller Derby Tournament, one of Victoria's most thrilling...

Seasonal Market at the Historic Trentham Railway Station

Markets

26 Oct 2025 to 26 Apr 2026

Distance from: 48.7 kms | Price from: Free

This seasonal market is a lively gathering place where the community comes together to enjoy a diverse range of stallholders....

Twilight Talks – Into the Dragon’s Den, the Chinese Community in Bendigo

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

17 Sep 2025

Distance from: 3.7 kms | Price from: $9.00

This series is hosted by Dr Phil Roberts OAM with guest speaker, Dianne Dempsey, author of Saving Dragons: The Life...

Brian Chapman and Friends: Three Russian Piano Trios

Community Event

5 Oct 2025

Distance from: 3.7 kms | Price from: $20.00

Pianist Brian Chapman will be joined by violinist Susan Pierotti and cellist Rosanne Hunt, performing in the Hummfray room.English-born pianist...

Slab Built Vase and Vessel Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

8 Nov 2025

Distance from: 4.3 kms | Price from: $390.00

From ancient civilisations to today's studios, slab building has been a cornerstone of ceramic craft, a way to turn simple...

Father’s Day at Kilderkin Distillery

Festivals and Celebrations

7 Sep 2025

Distance from: 3.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

This Father's Day, give Dad the gift of great taste and terrible puns with Tim's Toasties Dad Edition. Kilderkin Distillery...

Twilight Talks – Bendigo v Ballarat

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

24 Sep 2025

Distance from: 3.7 kms | Price from: $9.00

This series is hosted by Dr Phil Roberts OAM. Guest Speaker, Dr Charles Fahey who will be joined by Phil...

Battlefronts of Radical Protest: History and Heritage in Bristol and Ballarat

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

17 Nov 2025

Distance from: 6.1 kms | Price from: Free

Join Professor Ben Mountford, Australian Catholic University Professor and Simon J Potter, University of Bristol as they explore the connection...

Melbourne Cup Day at Roy Hammond

Festivals and Celebrations

4 Nov 2025

Distance from: 3.5 kms | Price from: $130.00

Hosted by Max Hamond, slip into your best frocks and join the race that stops the nation on Melbourne Cup...

Beginner Entomology Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

8 Nov 2025

Distance from: 4.3 kms | Price from: $330.00

Enter the tiny world of butterflies and moths in a beginner entomology workshop with renowned entomologist Jason Penfold.Discover the grandeur...

The Boite presents Songs and Stories of Timor Leste

Concert or Performance

6 Sep 2025

Distance from: 7.7 kms | Price from: $10.00

Celebrate 50 years of Timorese culture in Australia with hundreds of young voices from across Victoria. Mai Fali Eh! is...

Polish Day at Mt Coghill Vineyard

Food and Wine

12 Oct 2025

Distance from: 21.3 kms | Price from: $77.00

Join in for a day of Polish festivities at Mt Coghill Vineyard.Nestled in the picturesque Ballarat Highlands, their cosy cellar...

Forever Classics: Hits of the 60s

Community Event

1 Oct 2025

Distance from: 3.5 kms | Price from: $5.00

Get ready for a fun-filled trip down memory lane with Forever Classics: The Hits of the '60s.Starring internationally acclaimed singer...

Circular Sock Knitting Machine Crank-In

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Sep 2025

Distance from: 4.3 kms | Price from: $80.00

From socks to scarves, hats to leg warmers - the humble hand-cranked machine that once revolutionised hosiery is making a...

Connected Horizons – Art Exhibition and Gala Opening Night

Exhibition and Shows

25 Sep 2025 to 28 Sep 2025

Distance from: 37.4 kms | Price from: $25.00

Connected Horizons is Daylesford Regional Arts Cooperative's 2025 annual art exhibition. And to kick the exhibition off, they are having a...

AFLW Round 11 – Western Bulldogs vs Geelong Cats

Sporting Events

26 Oct 2025

Distance from: 3.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

AFL returns to Ballarat in 2025 as the Western Bulldogs take on the Geelong Cats at Mars Stadium. Experience the...

Arthur Creative Photography Collective presents Up Close and…

Exhibition and Shows

4 Sep 2025 to 19 Oct 2025

Distance from: 3.3 kms | Price from: Free

Eight talented photographers from Melba's Arthur Creative program are showcasing their work in 'Up Close and...' as part of the...