Cardigan, Ballarat

Ballarat Rodeo

Sporting Events

2 Jan 2026

Distance from: 9.0 kms | Price from: $24.50

Get ready, Ballarat– the rodeo is coming to town. The Ballarat Rodeo rolls into the Ballarat Showgrounds, delivering a full...

AURA Sound and Light Show at Sovereign Hill

Exhibition and Shows

5 Dec 2025 to 17 Nov 2027

Distance from: 11.3 kms | Price from: $24.00

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

Hop Temple Musical Bingo

Food and Wine

11 Dec 2025 to 25 Jun 2026

Distance from: 10.3 kms | 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...

Grainery Lane Gin Tasting and Blending Masterclass

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Dec 2025

Distance from: 10.3 kms | Price from: $79.00

Have you ever wondered how spirits are made and blended? Now is your chance to experience firsthand what it takes...

Human Nature: MTWN20

Concert or Performance

21 Mar 2026

Distance from: 10.5 kms | Price from: $95.00

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

Drag Bingo

Concert or Performance

11 Dec 2025 to 18 Dec 2025

Distance from: 10.6 kms | Price from: $10.00

Introducing their beloved weekly event, Drag Bingo. Join in for an electrifying three-hour extravaganza of interactive entertainment, featuring dazzling drag...

Dean Kite Festival

Community Event

6 Sep 2026

Distance from: 21.7 kms | Price from: Free

The Dean Kite Festival is a family-friendly opportunity to have some good old fashioned fun flying a kite. Learn how...

Two Psychics and a Medium

Concert or Performance

8 Mar 2026

Distance from: 7.3 kms | Price from: $98.00

Step into the extraordinary with Two Psychics and a Medium, an unforgettable Australian production that brings together the remarkable talents...

Within Sight Photographs by Paul Lambeth

Exhibition and Shows

5 Dec 2025 to 1 Mar 2026

Distance from: 12.9 kms | Price from: $5.00

Within Sight is an ongoing series by Paul Lambeth, emerging from a practice of slow, attentive walking. Observing transient patterns...

Makers Series at Sovereign Hill

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Dec 2025 to 31 Dec 2025

Distance from: 11.3 kms | Price from: $18.00

During the gold rush rare trades, skills and practices flourished to keep the booming township alive. Enhance your memorable Sovereign...

Ballarat Farmers Market

Markets

13 Dec 2025 to 28 Feb 2026

Distance from: 7.0 kms | Price from: Free

Ballarat Farmers Market takes place in central Ballarat near the shores of beautiful Lake Wendouree. The market runs all year...

Kaze Karaoke: Friday Nights at JD’s Bar and Lounge Ballarat

Community Event

5 Dec 2025 to 19 Dec 2025

Distance from: 10.4 kms | Price from: Free

It's Rock Star Karaoke.The mic is hot, the drinks are cold, and the stage is yours. Every Friday night at...

G&Tea at Grainery Lane

Food and Wine

7 Dec 2025 to 21 Dec 2025

Distance from: 10.3 kms | 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...

Jimeoin in Ballarat

Concert or Performance

17 Apr 2026

Distance from: 10.2 kms | 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...

Leather Cuff and Belt Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Dec 2025

Distance from: 11.3 kms | Price from: $295.00

Dive into the art of leather craft in a hands-on workshop led by metal and leatherworker Sam Bloomfield.Learn to stamp...

Hop Temple Trivia

Food and Wine

3 Dec 2025 to 17 Dec 2025

Distance from: 10.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Join the team at Hop Temple every Wednesday night for Ballarat's most entertaining trivia event!At their trivia night, they're all...

Creswick Market

Markets

20 Dec 2025 to 15 Aug 2026

Distance from: 17.2 kms | Price from: Free

Creswick Market is a much-loved local event, with the true relaxed feel of a regional community market. A must see...

Author Events at Collins Booksellers on Lydiard

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

15 Dec 2025 to 29 Dec 2025

Distance from: 10.4 kms | Price from: Free

Each month a mixture of local, national or international authors visit Ballarat and we are delighted to offer the opportunity...

Burning Red: The Australian Taylor Swift Tribute Show

Concert or Performance

4 Jan 2026

Distance from: 10.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Step into the world of Taylor Swift at the Terminus Theatre for Burning Red – the ultimate Australian Taylor Swift tribute show....

Eureka Collection Curator’s Tour at the Gold Rush Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Dec 2025

Distance from: 11.3 kms | Price from: $28.00

Discover the hidden stories of the Eureka Rebellion through the incredible people and objects that lived it.Step behind the scenes...

2026 PETstock Ballarat Pacing Cup

Sporting Events

24 Jan 2026

Distance from: 9.1 kms | Price from: $20.00

The 2026 Woodlands StudBallarat Pacing Cup promises to showcase the best in Harness racing action and entertainment.The Terrace Restaurant caters...

Hidden Gems – Open Artist Studios

Community Event

18 Apr 2026 to 19 Apr 2026

Distance from: 11.0 kms | Price from: Free

The Hidden Gems group of artists from the Ballarat region open their studios to the public several times during the...

Freestyle Kings Live World Tour – Ballarat

Sporting Events

15 Feb 2026

Distance from: 8.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

The ultimate adrenaline-fueled family event is here - Freestyle Kings Live.Australia, you are on the map. The 2026 Freestyle Kings...

Turn Back Time 70s, 80s, 90s: The Legends Show

Concert or Performance

3 Jan 2026

Distance from: 10.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Join in at the Terminus Theatre and step into a time machine for Turn Back Time – a high-energy, 140-minute...

Pup and Pinot at The Shared Table

Food and Wine

5 Dec 2025 to 22 Dec 2025

Distance from: 18.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

This Summer, The Shared table is opening up their alfresco space for a new kind of community catch-up. Pup and...

Marty Sheargold The Red Card Tour Ballarat

Concert or Performance

2 May 2026

Distance from: 10.5 kms | 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...

Spilt Milk Ballarat

Festivals and Celebrations

6 Dec 2025

Distance from: 8.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Australia's most in-demand festival, Spilt Milk, announces a 2025 lineup overflowing with some of the most talked about local and...

Kaze Karaoke: Saturday Nights at The Cattleyards Inn Delacombe

Community Event

6 Dec 2025 to 27 Dec 2025

Distance from: 8.0 kms | Price from: Free

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

The Big Chillout

Concert or Performance

16 Apr 2026

Distance from: 7.3 kms | Price from: $74.90

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

Norse Inspired Cuffs Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Dec 2025 to 11 Apr 2026

Distance from: 11.3 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...

Elvis and Buddy – A Rock and Roll Sensation

Concert or Performance

3 May 2026

Distance from: 7.3 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...

Casual Canvas Sessions

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Dec 2025 to 27 Dec 2025

Distance from: 10.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Visit The Art Club Hub for a casual painting session.No pressure, just a few hours of painting with friends. Choose...

Norse Inspired Amulets and Adornment Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Dec 2025 to 11 Apr 2026

Distance from: 11.3 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...

Piano by Request

Concert or Performance

6 Dec 2025 to 20 Dec 2025

Distance from: 10.6 kms | Price from: $10.00

Enjoy an evening of Piano Bar entertainment presented by their exceptional piano and superstar vocalists, as they take your song...

Intermediate Tapestry Weaving (Hatching) at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Dec 2025 to 7 Dec 2025

Distance from: 11.3 kms | Price from: $325.00

Elevate your weaving skills with tapestry weaver, Tim Gresham.Take your tapestry weaving to the next level. Dive into the art...

Sportsbet Ballarat Cup

Sporting Events

6 Dec 2025

Distance from: 8.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Kick off summer at the Sportsbet Ballarat Cup. It's the perfect chance to celebrate before Christmas with a great day...

High Tea on Cuthbert’s 939 Vintage Tram

Exhibition and Shows

11 Jan 2026 to 22 Mar 2026

Distance from: 7.0 kms | 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...

Silversmithing Earring Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Dec 2025 to 12 Dec 2026

Distance from: 11.3 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...

Cocktail Making Classes at Itinerant Spirits

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Dec 2025 to 13 Dec 2025

Distance from: 10.4 kms | Price from: $49.00

Itinerant Spirits in Ballarat invites travellers seeking memorable experiences, exceptional cocktails and insight into spirits distilling to join its immersive...

CresFest 2026

Festivals and Celebrations

10 Apr 2026 to 12 Apr 2026

Distance from: 17.3 kms | Price from: $0.00

CresFest is about the joy of live music – playing it, hearing it, watching it, dancing to it, learning it...

Distillery Tour and Tasting at Itinerant Spirits

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

29 Nov 2025 to 21 Dec 2025

Distance from: 10.4 kms | Price from: $49.00

A behind-the-scenes distillery tour covering the gin, vodka, and whiskey-making processes, plus the story of Itinerant Spirits and their two...

The Eagles Greatest Hits – a Tribute

Concert or Performance

28 Feb 2026

Distance from: 7.3 kms | Price from: $79.00

Join in and celebrate this tribute to The Eagles Greatest Hits live in Concert.A two hour tribute performance of songs...

Light Fandango by Jackie Gorring and Minna Graham

Exhibition and Shows

6 Dec 2025 to 28 Dec 2025

Distance from: 10.5 kms | Price from: Free

Ross Creek Gallery proudly presents Light Fandango, a vibrant joint exhibition by mother and daughter artists Jackie Gorring and Minna...

Marty Sheargold: The Red Card Tour

Concert or Performance

2 May 2026

Distance from: 10.5 kms | 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,...

Gin Distilling Masterclass at Kilderkin Distillery

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

7 Dec 2025 to 21 Mar 2026

Distance from: 10.6 kms | 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,...

Wednesday Night Trivia at The Royal Mail Hotel

Community Event

10 Dec 2025 to 17 Dec 2025

Distance from: 12.1 kms | Price from: Free

Wednesday Night Trivia at The Royal Mail Hotel.Think you've got the brains to beat Ballarat's best? Gather your crew and...

Ovation featuring Prior, Hobson, Paladino and Cormick

Concert or Performance

22 Feb 2026

Distance from: 7.3 kms | Price from: $110.00

Prepare for an unforgettable experience as four of Australia's most cherished musical theatre and opera stars unite.Ovation is a superb...

Aunty Jacks ‘Old School Trivia with Old School Prices’

Food and Wine

10 Dec 2025 to 27 May 2026

Distance from: 10.2 kms | Price from: Free

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

Cirque Nouvella – A new evolution of circus

Concert or Performance

24 Jan 2026

Distance from: 7.3 kms | Price from: $60.00

Cameo Rascale Entertainment presents Cirque Nouvelle – a new evolution of circus.After sell out shows across Australia, this internationally acclaimed...

Paulini and Tim Campbell Electrifying 80s

Concert or Performance

12 Jun 2026

Distance from: 7.3 kms | Price from: $79.90

Get ready to crank up the boombox - Electrifying 80s national tour is here. Starring vocal powerhouses Paulini and Tim Campbell with their phenomenal...

Monday Night Trivia at The Cattle Yards Inn

Community Event

8 Dec 2025 to 22 Dec 2025

Distance from: 8.0 kms | Price from: Free

Monday Night Trivia at The Cattleyards Inn.Welcome, trivia enthusiasts. It's time to dust off those thinking caps, because every Monday...

Ballarat Book Sale

Markets

6 Dec 2025 to 6 Jun 2026

Distance from: 3.4 kms | Price from: Free

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

2026 Running Warehouse Ballarat Marathon

Sporting Events

25 Apr 2026 to 26 Apr 2026

Distance from: 9.7 kms | 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: Thursday Nights at The Sporting Globe Ballarat

Community Event

11 Dec 2025 to 25 Dec 2025

Distance from: 10.4 kms | Price from: Free

Kaze Karaoke is at The Sporting Globe Ballarat on Thursday Nights.From power ballads to party anthems, they've got the tracks...

Saturday Live Music at Hop Temple

Concert or Performance

6 Dec 2025 to 28 Feb 2026

Distance from: 10.3 kms | Price from: Free

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

Australia Day Celebration

Community Event

26 Jan 2026

Distance from: 8.9 kms | Price from: Free

Join in at the Golden City Paddle Steamer Museum Society for a free, family-friendly Australia Day celebration around scenic Lake...

Learn to Spin at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

11 Apr 2026 to 5 Dec 2026

Distance from: 11.3 kms | Price from: $250.00

Discover the magic of turning fleece into yarn in this full-day workshop with spinner and weaver Dawn Lim.Learn the basics...

Kaze Karaoke: Tuesday Nights at The Robin Hood Hotel Ballarat

Community Event

9 Dec 2025 to 23 Dec 2025

Distance from: 10.9 kms | Price from: Free

Kaze Karaoke every Tuesday night at The Robin Hood Hotel Ballarat. Custom stage, excellent sound, the best mics, the most...

Art Gallery of Ballarat Backspace Gallery: Tas Wansbrough Fragments of healing

Exhibition and Shows

13 Dec 2025 to 26 Jan 2026

Distance from: 10.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

On at the Art Gallery of Ballarat's Backspace Gallery is Tas Wansbrough's Fragments of healing. Dating back to ancient Greece,...

Ballarat Farmers Market Twilight Christmas Market

Markets

19 Dec 2025

Distance from: 7.0 kms | Price from: Free

On a Friday night just before Christmas, Ballarat Farmers Market holds a very special market focusing on gifts, artwork, jewellery,...