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Weston Bate Memorial Lecture

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

19 Oct 2023

Distance from: 1.1 kms | Price from: $16.00

Award-winning author and historian Barbara Minchinton presents 'Madams of the Goldfields: Sex Work and Brothel Keepers on the Victorian Goldfields'.It...

Farmers Market – Bridge Mall – Ballarat Central

Markets

7 Oct 2023 to 16 Dec 2023

Distance from: 0.3 kms | Price from: Free

The Bridge Market is a Ballarat Farmers Market held on the first and third Saturdays of the month at Ballarat...

Ballarat Market

Markets

8 Oct 2023 to 17 Dec 2023

Distance from: 3.5 kms | Price from: $1.00

The Ballarat Market is steeped in history, a staple of the Ballarat community for 43 years.Run by the Rotary Club...

Hope Soweto Gospel Choir

Concert or Performance

19 Oct 2023

Distance from: 1.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Hope is an all-new concert by three-time Grammy-winning Soweto Gospel Choir; celebrating songs and anthems from the Freedom movement of...

Flowers Through the Ages

Exhibition and Shows

28 Oct 2023 to 29 Oct 2023

Distance from: 4.6 kms | Price from: $10.00

This is a two day event with floral arrangements for the public to view. They will have many beautiful arrangements...

Sip and Savour at RJM’s

Food and Wine

8 Oct 2023 to 26 Nov 2023

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: $60.00

Sip and Savour is the perfect way to spend your Sunday afternoon at RJM’s.Sit back and relax, enjoying five (60...

SpringFest Ballarat – Market Sunday

Community Event

26 Nov 2023

Distance from: 3.2 kms | Price from: Free

SpringFest Ballarat – Market Sunday has been an entrenched institution on the annual Ballarat Events Calendar and it has been...

Ballarat Marathon

Sporting Events

27 Apr 2024 to 28 Apr 2024

Distance from: 1.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

A weekend running festival in stunning Ballarat featuring two days of running for all ages and abilities. Focused in the...

Weed Foraging Walk at Sovereign Hill

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

29 Oct 2023 to 26 Nov 2023

Distance from: 0.8 kms | Price from: $44.00

A guided walk around the grounds and gardens of Sovereign Hill searching for weeds and kitchen herbs. Along the way...

The Photography of the BMI – Victorian Seniors Festival

Community Event

6 Oct 2023

Distance from: 0.6 kms | Price from: $5.00

The BMI is home to thousands of photographs of Ballarat through the ages. Through the lens of several different photographers...

Taste the Taps at Aunty Jacks

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

5 Oct 2023 to 30 Nov 2023

Distance from: 1.0 kms | Price from: $30.00

Discover the history of brewing in Ballarat with a beer paddle and a tour of the Aunty Jacks Brewery.Immerse yourself...

Kaze Karaoke – Thursday Night’s at The Sporting Globe Ballarat

Community Event

5 Oct 2023 to 28 Dec 2023

Distance from: 0.8 kms | Price from: Free

Kaze Karaoke is at The Sporting Globe Ballarat on Thursday Nights!Have you ever dreamed of being the next Mariah? Do...

Carving in the Round – 3D Animal Carving Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

5 Nov 2023

Distance from: 1.1 kms | Price from: $375.00

Spend a day carving in the round with woodcarver, engraver and printer Olivia O'Connor at Ballarat's Centre for Rare Arts...

The Umbilical Brother’s

Concert or Performance

12 Oct 2023

Distance from: 1.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Winner – Best Comedy at The Adelaide Fringe Festival.Do you love staring at screens? Are you staring at a screen...

Carboni’s Fresh Pasta Masterclass

Food and Wine

7 Oct 2023

Distance from: 0.8 kms | Price from: $99.00

Learn the traditional way of fresh pasta making with the Carbonis Chefs while having fun and of course a glass....

Vases, Blooms and Bubbles

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

28 Oct 2023 to 16 Dec 2023

Distance from: 0.9 kms | Price from: $95.00

Pack your favourite drinks and nibbles, and get ready to let your creativity shine!In this creative and interactive workshop, you...

Locals Night at The Shared Table

Food and Wine

26 Oct 2023 to 28 Dec 2023

Distance from: 9.8 kms | Price from: $60.00

On the fourth Thursday of each month, it’s Locals night at The Shared Table!The menu incorporates an array of carefully...

CX Ballarat

Sporting Events

16 Aug 2024 to 18 Aug 2024

Distance from: 3.9 kms | Price from: Free

CX Ballarat is the AusCycling cyclo-cross (CX) national championships, the pinnacle event for CX in Australia. With races over laps...

BMI Building Tours

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

3 Oct 2023 to 30 Apr 2024

Distance from: 0.6 kms | Price from: $10.00

Join a tour to hear tales of the colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and its people.The Ballaarat Mechanics’...

From Wax to Wearable Jewellery with Claire McArdle

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

7 Oct 2023 to 9 Dec 2023

Distance from: 0.7 kms | Price from: $240.00

Make your own unique piece of botanical silver jewellery. Create a wearable memory with Ballarat silversmith Claire McArdle in the...

The Spirit of Christmas

Concert or Performance

11 Dec 2023

Distance from: 0.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

To Wind up a fantastic year of Morning shows Promac Productions Australia Company, led by Star Tenor Roy Best, from...

Tex Perkins: The Man In Black

Concert or Performance

7 Oct 2023

Distance from: 1.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Tex Perkins returns to the stage with a brand new show playing the songs of Johnny Cash. There are few...

Abstract Art and Ballarat Gin

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

28 Oct 2023 to 25 Nov 2023

Distance from: 1.8 kms | Price from: $125.00

A tonic for your creativity: gin, botanicals and your own abstract art. Discover two of Ballarat’s hidden gems and unlock...

Bezel-setting Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 Nov 2023 to 19 Nov 2023

Distance from: 1.1 kms | Price from: $625.00

They don’t make jewellery like this anymore.Add extra sparkle and colour to your hand jewellery by learning the art of...

Hop Temple Hoedown

Food and Wine

27 Oct 2023 to 24 Nov 2023

Distance from: 0.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Hop Temple is turning into a barn on the last Friday of each month for a good old fashioned Hoedown.Join...

Minerva’s Secrets – Night Tours

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 Oct 2023

Distance from: 0.6 kms | Price from: $25.00

Explore tales of the weird and supernatural – the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute at night. Looking for a unique way to...

Koshka Fashion Parades and Dance Parties 2023

Concert or Performance

14 Oct 2023

Distance from: 0.5 kms | Price from: $0.00

Kat Pengelly of Koshka – Art Fuelled Fashion will present two fashion parades at two venues in 2023 followed by...

Ballarat Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 Oct 2023 to 22 Oct 2023

Distance from: 3.0 kms | Price from: $99.00

Unleash your artistic potential at Art Masterclass in Ballarat! Experience the fusion of traditional craftsmanship and modern art introducing the...

Gilded Ink and Bluestone with Linda Franklin

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

27 Oct 2023

Distance from: 0.7 kms | Price from: $120.00

Step back in time, into Ballarat’s grandest and oldest pub, Craig’s Royal Hotel.Be welcomed by your host Linda; descend into...

Ballarat – Embracing the Seasons

Exhibition and Shows

8 Oct 2023 to 29 Oct 2023

Distance from: 2.3 kms | Price from: Free

Ballarat Society of Artists Inc. returns to the Lake Wendouree Museum with a new art show called 'Ballarat - Embracing...

SpringFest Ballarat – Harness Racing Night

Community Event

26 Oct 2023

Distance from: 2.9 kms | Price from: $22.00

SpringFest Ballarat - Harness Racing Night. Proudly presented by Eastwood Vets.You are invited to join the Rotary Club of Ballarat...

Junior Keeper Program

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

3 Oct 2023 to 31 Jan 2024

Distance from: 2.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Ballarat Wildlife Park’s ‘Junior Keeper Program’ is an incredible three-hour experience hosted by some of the Wildlife Park’s experienced...

FEAR Crafternoon

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

28 Oct 2023

Distance from: 0.3 kms | Price from: Free

FEAR Crafternoon is a free event where anyone can come down and create whatever their little heart desires! Bring a...

Inner Poet Discovery Walk with Megan J Riedl

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 Oct 2023 to 18 Nov 2023

Distance from: 1.0 kms | Price from: $70.00

Take a poet’s eye view of downtown Ballarat and embark on a guided creative writing journey that makes the everyday...

Kaze Karaoke – Wednesday Night’s at Volta Ballarat

Community Event

4 Oct 2023 to 20 Dec 2023

Distance from: 0.6 kms | Price from: Free

Every Wednesday Night, Volta Ballarat holds a regular Karaoke Night, hosted by Kaze Entertainment, you will find yourself in a...

Exploring mental health through creativity

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Oct 2023

Distance from: 0.3 kms | Price from: $30.00

It’s time to challenge the stigma that is so often associated with having a mental health diagnosis and start exploring...

Blues, Brews and Barbecue

Food and Wine

8 Oct 2023 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 0.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Every Sunday at Hop you can join in for Blues, Brews and Barbecue!Each week a favourite blues artists will take...

A Talk, Dr Phil Roberts OAM Under Minerva’s Gaze – Victorian Seniors Festival

Community Event

18 Oct 2023

Distance from: 0.6 kms | Price from: $5.00

150 years at the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute.Join Phil Roberts as he shares some of the fascinating details captured in Under...

Bjorn Again – Thank ABBA For The Music

Concert or Performance

2 Dec 2023

Distance from: 1.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

See the world’ number ABBA show, at the Ballarat Civic Hall.Björn Again bring ABBA’s timeless hits back to the stage,...

Shakespeare’s: Caesar

Community Event

25 Nov 2023 to 3 Dec 2023

Distance from: 3.0 kms | Price from: $10.00

Caesar tells Shakespeare's story of the fall of the Roman Republic, and the birth of the Empire.Julius Caesar is known...

Ballarat Farmers Market

Markets

14 Oct 2023 to 27 Jul 2024

Distance from: 4.3 kms | Price from: Free

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

In conversation with Clare Fletcher

Community Event

5 Oct 2023

Distance from: 0.6 kms | Price from: $10.00

Love Match beautifully and brilliantly combines contemporary and historical timelines, exploring the history of deb balls, country dances and the...

Dragons At Kryal Castle!

Festivals and Celebrations

3 Oct 2023 to 8 Oct 2023

Distance from: 8.1 kms | Price from: $0.00

A flight of dragons have landed at Kryal Castle and they’re ready to meet you! From hatchlings to full sized...

Ivory Haus Wedding Fair

Exhibition and Shows

8 Oct 2023

Distance from: 0.9 kms | Price from: $2.00

Ballarat's most vibrant and collaborative wedding expo is back!This fun and vibrant, locally run event showcases the best wedding businesses...

Candle Making workshop – Halloween theme

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

7 Oct 2023

Distance from: 1.3 kms | Price from: $150.00

Come and join The Essential Candle Co for a fun three hour session making candles, melts and moulds. You will...

Musical Bingo

Food and Wine

5 Oct 2023 to 21 Dec 2023

Distance from: 0.8 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...

10th Ballarat International Foto Biennale

Festivals and Celebrations

3 Oct 2023 to 22 Oct 2023

Distance from: 1.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

See the world in new light at the 10th Ballarat International Foto Biennale. In a fast-paced, 24/7 world of high...

Spilt Milk – Ballarat

Festivals and Celebrations

2 Dec 2023

Distance from: 3.2 kms | Price from: $159.95

Officially Australia's fastest-selling (and unofficial favourite) music, food and art festival, Spilt Milk is returning to Ballarat in 2023. Every...

Gin Inspired Candle Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

8 Oct 2023 to 19 Nov 2023

Distance from: 1.8 kms | Price from: $112.50

Come along to Kilderkin Distillery for this experience which begins with you choosing the scents for the two candles you...

Candle Making workshop – Christmas theme

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

4 Nov 2023 to 2 Dec 2023

Distance from: 1.3 kms | Price from: $150.00

Come and join The Essential Candle Co for a fun three hour session making candles, melts and moulds.You will get...

Hop Temple Pint and a Plate

Food and Wine

4 Oct 2023 to 29 May 2024

Distance from: 0.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Hump day pint and a plate at Hop TempleWhy cook on a Wednesday when you can head to Hop Temple...

Beer and Bread by Aunty Jacks

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

3 Oct 2023 to 31 Dec 2023

Distance from: 1.0 kms | Price from: $45.00

Immerse yourself in a beer experience like no other as you familiarise yourself with a range of craft and accessible...

Friday Live Music

Concert or Performance

6 Oct 2023 to 22 Dec 2023

Distance from: 0.4 kms | Price from: Not Available

Every Friday night, you can join Freight Bar & Restaurant for live music on the deck.Relax with a few after...

AURA Sound and Light Show at Sovereign Hill

Exhibition and Shows

5 Oct 2023 to 21 Jul 2025

Distance from: 1.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Le Bouchon at Attwoods Ballarat Pop-Up

Food and Wine

21 Oct 2023 to 18 Nov 2023

Distance from: 1.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

Acclaimed Macedon Ranges winery restaurant 'Le Bouchon at Attwoods' presents Pop-Up dinners, in Ballarat, once a month. Bringing their chef...

Hop Temple Trivia

Food and Wine

4 Oct 2023 to 20 Dec 2023

Distance from: 0.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Ballarat’s favourite Trivia Host, Drew Graham is bringing his trivia to Hop Temple Wednesdays at 7:30pm!It’s free to play and...

Pop-up Art Market

Markets

4 Nov 2023

Distance from: 0.3 kms | Price from: Free

FEAR will be hosting a bi-monthly Pop-up Art Market to help better support local artists and makers. This will run...

Brad Cox Acres Tour

Concert or Performance

17 Nov 2023

Distance from: 1.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

With special guest Austin MacKayAustralia’s beloved artist and songwriter, Brad Cox, is thrilled to announce his upcoming regional Australia tour,...

Twilight Christmas Market

Markets

15 Dec 2023

Distance from: 4.3 kms | Price from: Free

On a Friday night leading up to Christmas, Ballarat Farmers Market will be holding a special market focusing on gifts,...

Urzila Carlson – Just No

Concert or Performance

4 Nov 2023

Distance from: 1.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Multi award-winning South African-New Zealander Urzila Carlson has today announced she’s taking her sold out metro tour Just No! to...