Ballarat

Book launch: ‘Refuge, Rescue and Reform’ – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

24 May 2024

Price from: Free

Many of Ballarat’s former care institutions are places little known or spoken about. Dispersed across the city, some have been...

The World of Musicals

Concert or Performance

10 Jun 2024

Price from: $59.90

Following a sell out 2022 Australia tour - The World of Musicals in Concert Returns to Australia in 2024 featuring...

BMI 165th Birthday Devonshire Tea Party – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

26 May 2024

Price from: $15.00

As the Institute is 165 years old this year, they will take the opportunity to celebrate during the festival, by including a...

Roy Hammond Heritage Cocktail Week

Food and Wine

24 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Price from: $0.00

Experience the history of cocktails during Heritage Festival at Roy Hammond!Australia has a long history with alcohol, from 13.6L of...

Cocktails of Yesteryear

Food and Wine

24 May 2024

Price from: $55.00

Join the team at Kilderkin Distillery for a trip - or should they say tipple - back in time during...

Women and the Arts in Central Victoria: 1890s to mid-20th century and beyond

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Jun 2024

Price from: Free

The team at Eureka Centre are delighted to welcome Dr Juliette Peers back to Talking History to discuss the visual...

City Tales and Hidden Lanes Tour – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

24 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Price from: $12.50

Experience the City Tales and Hidden Lanes Tour during the Ballarat Heritage Festival and discover untold stories and hidden gems...

Exhibition: Narrowed down to Needles – Is it a Pine a Spruce or a Cedar

Exhibition and Shows

24 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Price from: Free

This is a chance to see up close the wonderful illustrations of the significant heritage Pine, Spruce and Cedar Trees...

Storylines III – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Exhibition and Shows

24 May 2024 to 19 Jul 2024

Price from: Free

Storylines III Visual Arts Exhibition offers second-year students of Federation University's Bachelor of Visual Arts the opportunity to showcase their...

Meet Mrs Muller – Umbrella and Parasol Maker for Ballarat’s Golden Era

Festivals and Celebrations

24 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Price from: Free

Step into a time capsule of craftsmanship and nostalgia as you encounter "Mrs Muller, Umbrella and Parasol Maker" an immersive...

Exhibition: Not the Last Picture Show – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

24 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Price from: Free

Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895, the first screenings of this new technology of...

The Amazing Story of the Wardian Case

Community Event

26 May 2024

Price from: Free

Australian Author and renowned storyteller performer Jackie Kerin and violinist musician Sarah Depasquale will be performing the story of Nathaniel...

Buninyong Film Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

24 May 2024 to 25 May 2024

Price from: Not Available

The Buninyong Film Festival Committee is pleased to present its 30th Film Festival in the heart of Buninyong Village.The annual...

One Night in Memphis – Presley – Orbison – Cash

Concert or Performance

13 Jun 2024

Price from: $45.00

“One Night in Memphis” is the show that finally brings together three of the world’s greatest and most popular performers...

Burn the Floor – Dare to Dream

Concert or Performance

3 Sep 2024

Price from: $59.90

In 2023 Human Nature’s co-founder Phil Burton took to the dance floor in ‘Dancing with the Stars’ and took home...

Alfredton Rotary presents 70s Retro Dinner Dance

Community Event

25 May 2024

Price from: $150.00

Join in for a blast from the past! Back to the 70's is a fundraiser for Alfredton Rotary. All proceeds...

The Joe Cocker Experience

Concert or Performance

8 Jun 2024

Price from: $49.00

Leave your hats on and dress for a great night of Feelin’ Alright! Step into the world of music legend...

Winter Wonderland Market

Markets

21 Jun 2024

Price from: Free

Get rugged up and ready to celebrate the chilly season at this indoor Winter Wonderland Market! Two floors of stallholders,...

Christmas Market

Markets

13 Dec 2024

Price from: Free

Whether you're a big kid or a little kid, this Christmas Market will have you feeling all the magic, joy...

Avro Anson Museum – Ballarat Heritage Week

Exhibition and Shows

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Price from: Not Available

Over 40 years of collecting, has enabled Alan Penhall to piece together an almost complete 1939’s Avro Anson Mk1 aircraft....

Apronstrings

Exhibition and Shows

24 May 2024 to 15 Sep 2024

Price from: $5.00

Suspended blue aprons enclose and entangle the viewer as a metaphor for the selfless investment of heart and soul by...

Chopstick Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

29 Jun 2024

Price from: $250.00

Make your own set of uniquely hand-crafted chopsticks with woodworker Vipun Chanchlani.From the woodworking studio to the dining table, this...

The Shared Table Heritage Tram Tipsy Tea Party

Food and Wine

25 May 2024

Price from: $85.00

Step onto the magnificently restored Heritage Tram for the ultimate high tea. The seasonal sweet and savoury menu by The...

The Music of Diana Ross and The Supremes

Concert or Performance

24 Aug 2024

Price from: $45.00

In the dazzling world of music, Diana Ross stands as an icon, a true trailblazer whose voice and charisma have...

The Yarrowee River: Peel To Prest- NAIDOC Week at Eureka Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Jul 2024

Price from: Free

Join in for a discussion about a digital mapping project examining the history of the Yarrowee River, which like all...

Ballarat Heritage Festival at the Ballarat Aviation Museum Inc

Festivals and Celebrations

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Price from: $5.00

The Ballarat Aviation Museum will be highlighting two unique aircraft along with their usual display of aviation historical items. A...

Heritage Harvest Weekend at Sovereign Hill

Festivals and Celebrations

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Price from: $25.00

Australian culinary icons Julie Goodwin (inaugural winner of MasterChef), Darren Purchese (host of The Great Australian Bake Off) and Tim...

Hop Temple Beard and Moustache Competition

Community Event

25 May 2024

Price from: Free

Heritage Weekend at Hop Temple is their annual event! This annual Beard and Moustache Competition event will run all day.The...

Piano by Request

Concert or Performance

24 May 2024 to 26 Jul 2024

Price from: $10.00

Welcome to Piano Bar Ballarat! Join in for an evening of Piano Bar entertainment presented by our exceptional piano and...

Talk: What’s the Point – Is it a Pine a Spruce or a Cedar?

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

26 May 2024

Price from: Free

John Hawker long time horticultural and former adviser with the Heritage Council of Victoria will present prickly and to the...

Lost Sebastopol – The Exhibition

Community Event

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Price from: Free

A retrospective exhibition of lost Sebastopol for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. Showcasing over 50 sites and hosted by the Sebastopol...

Ross Noble, Jibber Jabber Jamboree – Ballarat

Concert or Performance

9 Aug 2024

Price from: $49.90

Jibber Jabber Jamboree marks Ross Noble’s 21st solo stand-up tour.To celebrate this milestone, he invites you to join him for...

Heritage Weekend at Mondegreen Cafe

Food and Wine

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Price from: Not Available

Share in their heritage at Mondegreen Cafe. With a stunning lakeside setting and rich in Ballarat history, their 1850s building...

The Tap Pack

Concert or Performance

30 Aug 2024

Price from: $79.90

Following sold-out shows and rave reviews on London’s West End, at Sydney Opera House and around the world, Australia’s hottest...

Spooky Spring Market

Markets

20 Sep 2024

Price from: Free

Love Spring markets? Love Halloween? Why not enjoy both!This Spooky Spring market has everything - local stallholders, live music and...

Kate Miller-Heidke with Georgia Mooney

Concert or Performance

31 Aug 2024

Price from: $79.90

Kate Miller-Heidke is an award-winning singer-songwriter who traverses the worlds of folk, pop, opera and musical theatre.  She has performed...

Celtic Illusion

Concert or Performance

3 Aug 2024

Price from: $80.00

Celtic Illusion, the Irish dance and Grand Illusion sensation that has taken Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Canada and the...

The ‘Bunny’ Line: History of the Ballarat to Buninyong Railway 1889-1986

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

4 Jul 2024

Price from: Free

The team at Eureka Centre are excited to introduce Norman Houghton to speak for the first time at the Eureka...

A City in Time

Exhibition and Shows

24 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Price from: Free

"A City in Time" - an exhibition inspired by the Heritage Festival in Ballarat, showcasing the city's architecture through a...

Miss Vintage Australasia 2024

Concert or Performance

26 May 2024

Price from: Free

During Vintage Vibes Weekend!The team are so excited to announce that the Australian Pinup Pageant is teaming up with their...

Ballarat Steam Train Rides

Community Event

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Price from: $14.00

Steamrail Victoria invites you to ride historical steam shuttles at Ballarat featuring two heritage steam locomotives as part of the...

Leather Pouch Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

28 Jul 2024

Price from: $235.00

Learn to make a buckled leather pouch with leathercrafter Alexander Stone.Learn to use patterns, choose the right leather, work with...

Exhbition Not the Last Picture Show: From the Archives – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

24 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Price from: $0.00

This Heritage Reading Room (the original Mining Exchange in Ballarat) houses a fascinating and authentic representation of a Mechanics’ Institute library from...

The Grandparents Club – A Comedy Musical by Wendy Harmer

Concert or Performance

28 Jul 2024

Price from: $69.50

Finally a show that celebrates Grandparenthood! 90 minutes of pure joy that is hilariously funny and touchingly authentic.Written by comedy...

Heritage Festival Information Hub

Community Event

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Price from: Not Available

Stop by the Heritage Festival Information hub for personalised assistance from their Visitor Information staff in crafting your festival itinerary....

St Peters Tour

Exhibition and Shows

25 May 2024

Price from: Free

The team offers within the public areas of the church, unhindered self-guided tours to visitors, who can enjoy the Bluestone...

Jake and The Cadillacs – Rockabilly Dance at the Vintage Vibes Weekend

Concert or Performance

25 May 2024

Price from: $35.00

Saturday Night of the Vintage Vibes Weekend!Jake and the Cadillacs are a rockabilly powerhouse that will blow your mind with...

Heritage of Ballaarat Astronomical Society’s Unique Observatory

Festivals and Celebrations

24 May 2024 to 25 May 2024

Price from: Not Available

Discover the amazing and delightful observatory and their collection of instruments, books and space endeavour models.Safe viewing of the Sun...

Victorian Pinup Pageant 2024

Concert or Performance

25 May 2024

Price from: Free

Held during the Vintage Vibes Weekend!Hey there pinup enthusiasts! The Victorian Pinup Pageant, a segment of the Australian Pinup Pageant,...

Silversmithing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

7 Dec 2024 to 8 Dec 2024

Price from: $625.00

Learn to bezel set a stone in precious metal with silver smith Rachel Grose.In this two-day workshop, you will learn...

Writing Family History: A Workshop with Jonathan Butler

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

25 May 2024

Price from: Free

As part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival, writer and content producer, Jonathan Butler will be teaching a workshop on writing...

Ballarat Heritage Raceday

Sporting Events

26 May 2024

Price from: Not Available

The heritage and history of the historic Ballarat Turf Club will be showcased by various displays and interactive events across...

In conversation with Paula Gleeson

Community Event

4 Jun 2024

Price from: $10.00

Original Twin by Paula GleesonTwo sisters May and June couldn’t be more different. May is quiet, self-conscious withdrawn; June is...

Stockland Wendouree Weekly Kids Storytime

Community Event

29 May 2024 to 28 Aug 2024

Price from: Free

Join in for free Storytime and kis activities every Wednesday morning! The team from Dulili Learning Haven will be at...

Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod

Concert or Performance

1 Jun 2024 to 31 Oct 2024

Price from: Not Available

Step into the heart of the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod, Australia's longest running, premier performing arts eisteddfod, and...

Hop Temple Dog Beard and Stache Comp

Exhibition and Shows

26 May 2024

Price from: Free

Does your Pooch have a solid beard or some fancy clothes? To cap off Ballarat Heritage Weekend and the annual...

Leaving Jackson – The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show

Concert or Performance

29 Jun 2024

Price from: $59.00

Experience Leaving Jackson in 2024.After performing sold out shows throughout Australia and New Zealand, Leaving Jackson The Johnny Cash and...

Bootmaking Workshop Tours

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

26 May 2024

Price from: Free

As part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival, Wootten will open its doors on the two Sundays during the festival for...

Forever 80s – Best of the 80s Tour

Concert or Performance

15 Jun 2024

Price from: $48.00

Direct from sell out Australian shows, Australia’s number one '80s touring show, Forever 80s is bringing their Best of the...

Aunty Jacks – Heritage Beer Making and Distribution

Food and Wine

24 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Price from: Free

Ballarat is the Craft Beer Capital of Australia, and at Aunty Jacks they tell the story of their pioneering efforts...