Cabbage Tree, Hepburn

Candlelight: Tribute to Queen

Concert or Performance

13 Jul 2024

Distance from: 11.9 kms | Price from: $26.00

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Ballarat....

Exhibition by Sue Quinlan Brain – You’re only here once

Exhibition and Shows

3 Aug 2024 to 18 Aug 2024

Distance from: 22.0 kms | Price from: Free

Ross Creek Gallery proudly presents painter, Sue Quinlan Brain’s exhibition, ‘You’re only here once’.Artist statement: "The work I've made in...

Teeny Tiny Stevies – Twice the Love Tour – Ballarat

Concert or Performance

8 Sep 2024

Distance from: 12.0 kms | Price from: $32.00

The ultimate live gig experience for young families.The old feel young, the young feel like grown ups and everyone just...

Bushfood Hot Chocolate at Saltbush Kitchen

Food and Wine

29 May 2024 to 28 Sep 2024

Distance from: 12.8 kms | Price from: Not Available

Saltbush Kitchen is serving up decedent Australian hot chocolates in four unique native bushfood flavours. You will keep coming back...

The Herald Sun Aria Heats and Semi Final

Concert or Performance

18 Aug 2024 to 19 Aug 2024

Distance from: 12.0 kms | Price from: $16.00

The Herald Sun Aria, established in 1924, is Australia’s oldest and most prestigious prize for emerging classical singers. 2024 sees...

Dancing at Lughnasa

Exhibition and Shows

27 Sep 2024 to 6 Oct 2024

Distance from: 11.0 kms | Price from: $10.00

Brian Friel’s Olivier Award-winning play is an astonishing evocation of a family’s world on the brink of change.It's harvest time...

Gin Inspired Candle Workshop

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

16 Jun 2024 to 28 Jul 2024

Distance from: 13.6 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...

Hat-making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

17 Jul 2024

Distance from: 13.0 kms | Price from: $250.00

Learn the art of wet felting and make your own hat with textile artist, Jo Barr.Work with Australian fine merino...

Saturday Live Music at Hop Temple

Concert or Performance

1 Jun 2024 to 28 Dec 2024

Distance from: 11.9 kms | Price from: Free

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

Exhibition by Seiko Hoashi, Prologue: Exploration in Abstraction and Japanese Calligraphy

Exhibition and Shows

6 Jul 2024 to 21 Jul 2024

Distance from: 22.0 kms | Price from: Free

Ross Creek Gallery presents calligraphy artist Seiko Hoashi and her exhibition ‘Prologue: Exploration in Abstraction and Japanese Calligraphy’.The artist invites...

How to Make Salami and Lunch

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

14 Jul 2024

Distance from: 19.3 kms | Price from: Not Available

Salami is an extraordinary food with extraordinary flavour and is a superbly clever way to ‘preserve’ meat. It is quite...

Wet Felt Flower Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 Jul 2024

Distance from: 13.0 kms | Price from: $155.00

Learn the basics of wet felting with textile artist, Jo Barr.In this half-day workshop, you will learn wet felting techniques...

Hidden Lanes at Ballarat Winter Festival

Food and Wine

29 Jun 2024 to 21 Jul 2024

Distance from: 12.8 kms | Price from: $79.00

Discover secrets of Ballarat on the City Tales and Hidden Lanes walking tour as part of the Ballarat Winter Festival.City...

Creswick Garden Lovers Weekend

Community Event

9 Nov 2024 to 10 Nov 2024

Distance from: 4.4 kms | Price from: $6.00

The Creswick Garden Lovers Weekend is back. This annual community event is on again for the ninth year.This year they...

The Dirty Pig & Whistle

Sporting Events

3 May 2025 to 4 May 2025

Distance from: 4.1 kms | Price from: $20.00

Race or ride gravel course options through the picturesque fields, farms and forests of the Goldfields of central Victoria. Great...

National Trust Anderson’s Mill Heritage Weekend

Community Event

10 May 2025 to 11 May 2025

Distance from: 13.5 kms | Price from: Free

The 1862 five level bluestone Anderson's Mill is situated between two creeks in a small valley. Inside the mill it...

Author Talk with Fiona McIntosh

Community Event

2 Oct 2024

Distance from: 12.0 kms | Price from: $10.00

The Fallen Woman by Fiona McIntosh.The heart-stopping new historical adventure from the bestselling author of The Sugar Palace.Botanical artist Jane...

The 60 Four: Hits of the 60s and 70s (Ballarat)

Concert or Performance

4 Oct 2024

Distance from: 11.0 kms | Price from: $69.99

Heralded as “Australia’s best tribute act”, The 60 Four present the biggest hits of the 60s and 70s in an...

Emma Memma – Boop and Twirl Tour

Concert or Performance

1 Oct 2024

Distance from: 11.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

ARIA award-winning children’s musical spectacular, Emma Memma is heading back out on her big, bright, orange Butterfly Bus to tour around...

Candlelight: Best of Hans Zimmer and more

Concert or Performance

13 Jul 2024

Distance from: 11.9 kms | Price from: $26.00

Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Ballarat....

Beginner’s Crochet

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

5 Jun 2024 to 31 Jul 2024

Distance from: 11.9 kms | Price from: $35.00

Have you ever wanted to learn crochet, but not quite sure where to start? Learn the mindful art of crochet...

Late Opening

Exhibition and Shows

15 Jun 2024 to 13 Jul 2024

Distance from: 11.8 kms | Price from: Free

Explore the Art Gallery of Ballarat after hours, taking in the grand historic building and wandering the spaces and places...

Bastille Day Luncheon

Food and Wine

14 Jun 2024 to 14 Jul 2024

Distance from: 23.8 kms | Price from: $104.00

French Chef Victorien Blain will create a special celebratory luncheon menu for Bastille Day. Enjoy a four-course menu that will...

Red Series Ballarat

Food and Wine

26 Jul 2024 to 27 Jul 2024

Distance from: 11.9 kms | Price from: $50.00

The team are thrilled to announce that Ballarat will host the highly anticipated Red Series event, showcasing Western Victoria's finest...

Christmas in July Gin High Tea

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 Jul 2024

Distance from: 13.6 kms | Price from: $80.00

Join the team at Kilderkin Distillery for a very special Christmas In July Gin High Tea as part of the...

Em Rusciano – Outgrown

Concert or Performance

3 Aug 2024

Distance from: 11.7 kms | Price from: $69.90

Em Rusciano is back with a brand-new live experience and her first big national tour since her wildly successful 'Rage...

Winterfest Christmas in July High Tea by The Shared Table

Food and Wine

21 Jul 2024

Distance from: 21.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Warm up this Winter and enjoy a delectable high tea, with a gorgeous range of quality sweet and savoury selections...

Carboni’s Gnocchi Masterclass

Food and Wine

27 Jul 2024

Distance from: 12.0 kms | Price from: $99.00

Learn the traditional way of gnocchi making while having fun and of course a glass, followed by a sharing lunch!Spend...

Behind the Lens – Poco Talks

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

2 Aug 2024

Distance from: 11.5 kms | Price from: $15.00

‘Poco Talks’ is an intimate experience for our Regional Victorian audience and an exciting opportunity to be in the room...

Obsidian Dark Beer Festival

Food and Wine

29 Jun 2024

Distance from: 11.9 kms | Price from: $85.00

Immerse yourself in the rich world of dark beers at Obsidian Dark Beer Festival! Featuring 14 independent Victorian breweries and...

Never Mind The Buzzers, Here’s Rockwiz Live

Concert or Performance

28 Nov 2024

Distance from: 11.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

The RocKwiz gang are back on the road coming to Ballarat, Civic Hall. Julia, Brian, Dugald and the RocKwiz OrKestra...

Exhibition by artist Jade Walsh ‘Emo-Shone’ – Diary Paintings and Textiles

Exhibition and Shows

1 Jun 2024 to 23 Jun 2024

Distance from: 11.2 kms | Price from: Free

In Jade's words, "I have always kept a visual diary where my emotional experiences of my life are documented through...

French Style Brunch and Farm Tour

Food and Wine

22 Jun 2024 to 28 Jul 2024

Distance from: 24.0 kms | Price from: $50.00

Enjoy a French style brunch with some juice, tea or coffee or maybe a hot chocolate.All accompanied by pastries, croissants...

In conversation with J. P. Pomare

Community Event

4 Sep 2024

Distance from: 12.0 kms | Price from: $10.00

17 Years Later: Who really killed the Primrose familyThe unputdownable new bestseller by multi-award-winning author J. P. Pomare.Who killed the...

July School Holiday Fun At Creswick Mill

Exhibition and Shows

1 Jul 2024 to 14 Jul 2024

Distance from: 5.8 kms | Price from: Free

Visit Creswick Woollen Mills for family fun time during July school holidays.Creswick is excited to announce the arrival of the...

In conversation with Margaret Hickey

Community Event

8 Aug 2024

Distance from: 12.0 kms | Price from: $10.00

The Creeper by Margaret Hickey is the chilling new mystery novel from the award-winning author of bestsellers Cutters End, Stone...

Ballarat Winter Festival – Pop-Up Ice Rink

Community Event

29 Jun 2024 to 21 Jul 2024

Distance from: 12.1 kms | Price from: $9.00

Ballarat ice skating tickets are on sale now. Click below to book yours today. Get your skates on and take...

Polaris Regional Tour – Ballarat

Concert or Performance

21 Jul 2024

Distance from: 11.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Polaris are primed to return to Australian stages, today announcing a massive regional tour this June and July alongside special...

Sooshi Mango: Home Made – Ballarat Central

Concert or Performance

7 Sep 2024

Distance from: 11.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

Homegrown comedy heroes Sooshi Mango return with their most exciting live show yet, Home Made! “A show where you can...

Portraits in the Windows

Exhibition and Shows

25 Jun 2024 to 16 Jul 2024

Distance from: 12.0 kms | Price from: Not Available

Portraits in the Windows is an art exhibition featured in the Ballarat Winter Festival. First-year Bachelor of Visual Arts students...

Blues, Brews and Barbecue at Hop Temple

Concert or Performance

2 Jun 2024 to 23 Feb 2025

Distance from: 11.9 kms | Price from: Free

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

Badge Making

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

29 May 2024 to 12 Jul 2024

Distance from: 11.9 kms | Price from: $30.00

Come along to TBH Studio and make your own badges with Holly Would, in a safe, friendly environment.No experience is...

Celebration of SAORI Exhibition

Exhibition and Shows

8 Jun 2024 to 23 Jun 2024

Distance from: 21.3 kms | Price from: Free

The Celebration of SAORI Exhibition held in the charming historic township of Clunes, Victoria, brings together 35 SAORI artists from...

Back Alley Sally- Performing at RJMs Wine Bar

Food and Wine

23 Jun 2024

Distance from: 11.6 kms | Price from: $10.00

RJMs is the first venue for Back Alley Sally performing this season in Ballarat.Back Alley Sally is a ferocious collaboration...

Ballarat Blues Festival

Concert or Performance

25 Aug 2024

Distance from: 11.0 kms | Price from: $49.00

Ballarat Blues Festival's main event for 2024 will be a Feel Good Musical celebration Featuring some of the countries finest...

Drag Bingo!

Concert or Performance

30 May 2024 to 29 Aug 2024

Distance from: 12.0 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 performances...

Joan Ross: Let’s party like it’s 1815

Exhibition and Shows

29 May 2024 to 29 Jul 2024

Distance from: 11.8 kms | Price from: Free

Joan Ross’s 2022 video work Let’s party like it’s 1815 is a critique on Australian colonisation. Ross sees Australian colonisation...

Silversmithing (Cuttlefish Casting) Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

7 Sep 2024

Distance from: 13.0 kms | Price from: $405.00

Embark on an exciting journey into the ancient art of cuttlefish casting with Rachel Grose.In this full-day workshop, you will...

Marina Prior and Michael Cormick: Centrestage

Concert or Performance

22 Sep 2024

Distance from: 11.0 kms | Price from: $74.95

With an astonishing 50 stage productions combined, world-class and leading artists, Marina Prior and Michael Cormick unite for their first...

The Australian Calisthenics Competition at the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod

Concert or Performance

11 Oct 2024 to 30 Oct 2024

Distance from: 18.3 kms | Price from: $20.00

Get ready to be thrilled and delighted by the Australian Calisthenics Competition at the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod!...

Artist-in-Residence: Rose Hudson Theatrical Milliner

Exhibition and Shows

31 May 2024 to 8 Sep 2024

Distance from: 11.9 kms | Price from: Free

Art Hub Ballarat is excited to welcome their second Artist-in-Residence, theatrical milliner Rose Hudson.Rose will be in residence for six...

Winter School Holidays at Maze House

Community Event

29 Jun 2024 to 14 Jul 2024

Distance from: 13.4 kms | Price from: $12.00

Maze House is open every day in the Winter School Holidays.Rug up and get lost in this 30-year-old maze. Find...

Carboni’s Fresh Pasta Masterclass

Food and Wine

20 Jul 2024

Distance from: 12.0 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....

Wadawurrung Coil Baskets Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

3 Aug 2024

Distance from: 13.0 kms | Price from: $150.00

Learn traditional weaving techniques with Wadawurrung woman, Tammy Gilson.In this half-day workshop, you will learn to make a coil basket...

A Date With Death

Exhibition and Shows

5 Jul 2024 to 14 Jul 2024

Distance from: 15.5 kms | Price from: $10.00

Swipe right on a night of variety with Ballarat National Theatre for the best first date of your life –...

In conversation with Anna Romer

Community Event

20 Aug 2024

Distance from: 12.0 kms | Price from: $10.00

The Ghost of Briar Rose by Anna Romer.Everyone says the old mountainside house is haunted. Which is perfect because ghost...

Schimmel Pianoforte at the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod

Concert or Performance

6 Aug 2024 to 10 Aug 2024

Distance from: 13.1 kms | Price from: $8.00

Step into the heart of the Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod and attend the Schimmel Pianoforte Competition! At Australia's...