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Hop Temple

Hop Temple Beard and Moustache Competition

Community Event

25 May 2024

Distance from: 23.0 kms | Price from: Free

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

The Grandparents Club - A Comedy Musical by Wendy Harmer

The Grandparents Club – A Comedy Musical by Wendy Harmer

Concert or Performance

28 Jul 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | 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...

A young woman, man and woman stand behind their market table, displaying hot chocolate to purchase

Spooky Spring Market

Markets

20 Sep 2024

Distance from: 22.6 kms | Price from: Free

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

An photograph of the Ballarat Town Hall as it currently stands, presented as an aged image.

A City in Time

Exhibition and Shows

22 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 23.3 kms | Price from: Free

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

Roy Hammond

Roy Hammond Heritage Cocktail Week

Food and Wine

22 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 23.0 kms | 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...

Star Trail

Heritage of Ballaarat Astronomical Society’s Unique Observatory

Festivals and Celebrations

22 May 2024 to 25 May 2024

Distance from: 24.5 kms | 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...

View from second floor window os a colourful parade on the main street of Daylesford

ChillOut Festival

Markets

6 Mar 2025 to 10 Mar 2025

Distance from: 11.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

Fours days of performances, music, theatre, drag, community events, and local food and wine over the Labour Day long weekend...

Grainery Lane

G&Tea Heritage Style at Grainery Lane

Food and Wine

22 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 23.0 kms | Price from: $0.00

Enjoy free flowing Grainey gin cocktails perfectly paired with a selection of delectable bites during Heritage week.G&Tea session will run...

Dulili Learning Haven Sign and Staff standing next to it

Stockland Wendouree Weekly Kids Storytime

Community Event

22 May 2024 to 28 Aug 2024

Distance from: 23.1 kms | Price from: Free

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

Early photo at the home - Canadian

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

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

24 May 2024

Distance from: 22.9 kms | Price from: Free

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

One man band

Music from “Uptown” Brown – One Man Band Extroadinaire

Festivals and Celebrations

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 23.5 kms | Price from: Free

Favouring a repertoire drawn largely from the 1920-50’s Uptown Brown will delight the crowds while roving the streets of Ballarat,...

Jibber Jabber Jamboree

Ross Noble, Jibber Jabber Jamboree – Ballarat

Concert or Performance

9 Aug 2024

Distance from: 22.9 kms | 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...

A couple dance in a grand ballroom

The Gothique Ball

Community Event

22 May 2024 to 23 May 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Join the team as they recreate a 19th century ball in the sumptuous surrounds of Craigs Royal Hotel. This event...

Person pouring a cocktail with a bottle of gin and oranges in background

Cocktails of Yesteryear

Food and Wine

24 May 2024

Distance from: 24.6 kms | Price from: $55.00

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

Santa sits on a couch next to a young girl for a special Santa photo

Christmas Market

Markets

13 Dec 2024

Distance from: 22.6 kms | Price from: Free

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

The Joe Cocker Experience

The Joe Cocker Experience

Concert or Performance

8 Jun 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | Price from: $49.00

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

Photo of a man in a black sweater in front of a dark grey background

Writing Family History: A Workshop with Jonathan Butler

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

25 May 2024

Distance from: 22.9 kms | Price from: Free

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

A painting of the Theatre Royal 1859

Theatre on the Goldfields

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 May 2024 to 24 May 2024

Distance from: 22.9 kms | Price from: Free

Local goldfields theatre expert Ailsa DuBois will deliver a lecture on the lively world of theatre on the goldfields; the...

One Night in Memphis - Presley - Orbison - Cash

One Night in Memphis – Presley – Orbison – Cash

Concert or Performance

13 Jun 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | 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...

Old Time Phone

Recalling the Past

Exhibition and Shows

22 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | Price from: Not Available

Dial up the past in this interactive phone and photo display.Find out about historical buildings and real characters of Ballarat's...

Front of Church

St Peters Tour

Exhibition and Shows

25 May 2024

Distance from: 24.0 kms | Price from: Free

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

Western Bulldogs players celebrating.

AFL Round 24 Western Bulldogs v GWS

Sporting Events

25 Aug 2024

Distance from: 21.8 kms | Price from: $25.00

The Western Bulldogs return to Ballarat, playing host to GWS. The Dogs will head into this weekend’s match looking to...

Victorian lottery ball

City Tales and Hidden Lanes Tour – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

22 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 23.8 kms | Price from: $12.50

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

Sweet Sage Farm stall

Heritage Harvest Weekend at Sovereign Hill

Festivals and Celebrations

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 23.7 kms | Price from: $25.00

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

Nimblefoot

Ballarat Heritage Raceday

Sporting Events

26 May 2024

Distance from: 19.7 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Red Lion 1850

Heritage Menu at The Red Lion

Food and Wine

22 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 23.0 kms | Price from: Free

The Red Lion Hotel is steeped in history. Built in the 1850s at the beginning of the gold-rush. In support...

heritage photo of the coliseum in ballarat

Exhibition: Not the Last Picture Show – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

22 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 23.1 kms | Price from: Free

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

image of heritage room

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

Festivals and Celebrations

22 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 23.1 kms | 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...

Ballarat Memorial Concert Band

Music from Ballarat Memorial Concert Band

Festivals and Celebrations

25 May 2024

Distance from: 23.5 kms | Price from: Free

The sound of History is arriving to Ballarat's CBD with music from the Ballarat Memorial Concert Band. Come and enjoy...

Forever 80s

Forever 80s – Best of the 80s Tour

Concert or Performance

15 Jun 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | 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...

Kate Miller-Heidke

Kate Miller-Heidke with Georgia Mooney

Concert or Performance

31 Aug 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | 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...

Dog Beard Photo

Hop Temple Dog Beard and Stache Comp

Exhibition and Shows

26 May 2024

Distance from: 23.0 kms | Price from: Free

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

Street view of Mondegreen Cafe building

Heritage Weekend at Mondegreen Cafe

Food and Wine

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 22.6 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Aunty Jacks

Ballarat Heritage Festival Beard and Stache Competition Dinner at Aunty Jacks

Food and Wine

24 May 2024

Distance from: 23.0 kms | Price from: $69.00

Experience the Ballarat Heritage Festival and join like-minded legends the night before the Ballarat Beard and Stache Competition at Aunty...

Creswick Brass Band

Music from Creswick Brass Band

Festivals and Celebrations

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 23.5 kms | Price from: Free

The Happy Band from the Central Highlands is bringing the old tune beats to Ballarat's CBD during Ballarat Heritage Festival.The...

An image of the Mrs Muller Umbrella and Parasol store from the 1800

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

Festivals and Celebrations

22 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 23.0 kms | Price from: Free

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

Shalome Lateef beads

Artisan Experience with Shalome Lateef at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 May 2024

Distance from: 23.7 kms | Price from: $80.00

This May, the Rare Trades Centre, CRAFT and the City of Ballarat present Craft Lab 24 celebrating their shared commitment...

Piano Bar Ballarat

Piano by Request

Concert or Performance

24 May 2024 to 26 Jul 2024

Distance from: 23.0 kms | Price from: $10.00

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

tea set

BMI 165th Birthday Devonshire Tea Party – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

26 May 2024

Distance from: 23.1 kms | 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...

Leaving Jackson - The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show

Leaving Jackson – The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show

Concert or Performance

29 Jun 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | 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...

Chopsticks

Chopstick Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

29 Jun 2024

Distance from: 23.7 kms | 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...

Stone setting on rings

Silversmithing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

7 Dec 2024 to 8 Dec 2024

Distance from: 23.7 kms | 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...

Info Hub @the Art Gallery

Heritage Festival Information Hub

Community Event

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 22.9 kms | Price from: Not Available

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

Two diners discuss ceramics at The Great Takeaway

The Great Takeaway 24

Exhibition and Shows

23 May 2024

Distance from: 23.0 kms | Price from: $275.00

The Great Takeaway is a chance for visitors to dine amongst some of the finest materials, textiles, glassware and ceramics...

A Red Umbrella on a white background

Look for the Red Umbrella – In Conversation with Geoff McArthur at the Regent Cinema

Community Event

22 May 2024

Distance from: 22.9 kms | Price from: Free

Join in for an evening with author, Geoff McArthur, in the picturesque Regent Cinemas Ballarat as he discusses his novel,...

Yarrowee Cr (i.e. Creek) Dredging Co’s Centrifugal Pump, 1899

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

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

13 Jul 2024

Distance from: 21.7 kms | Price from: Free

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

Arrow sign and photos of &0

Alfredton Rotary presents 70s Retro Dinner Dance

Community Event

25 May 2024

Distance from: 23.1 kms | 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...

Alan Penhall’s “Faithful Annie”, Avro Anson on display at Ballarat Aerodrome. The Anson was develope

Avro Anson Museum – Ballarat Heritage Week

Exhibition and Shows

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 23.7 kms | 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....

The TAP Pack

The Tap Pack

Concert or Performance

30 Aug 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | 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...

Leather pouch with brushes

Leather Pouch Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

28 Jul 2024

Distance from: 23.7 kms | 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...

The World of Musicals

The World of Musicals

Concert or Performance

10 Jun 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | Price from: $59.90

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

Steamrail Victoria Locomotive Y112

Ballarat Steam Train Rides

Community Event

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 22.7 kms | Price from: $14.00

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

portrait of author

In conversation with Paula Gleeson

Community Event

4 Jun 2024

Distance from: 23.1 kms | 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...

Burn the Floor - Dare to Dream

Burn the Floor – Dare to Dream

Concert or Performance

3 Sep 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | 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...

Liveplay 2023

Spectral Schemes: the Mystery of the Ballarat Ghost: A Call of Cthulhu Live Play event

Concert or Performance

23 May 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | Price from: Free

Join the team of "Tales from Rat City" for an unforgettable Live play theatrical event.A sequel to 2023 Victorian Community...

Australian Calisthenics Competition

Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod

Concert or Performance

1 Jun 2024 to 31 Oct 2024

Distance from: 23.8 kms | 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...

Ballarat Heritage Festival

Storylines III – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Exhibition and Shows

23 May 2024 to 19 Jul 2024

Distance from: 23.4 kms | 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...

Dining in the Dark - Fever-Original

Dining in the Dark at Peasant – A Fever Original Event

Food and Wine

22 May 2024

Distance from: 23.0 kms | Price from: $110.00

Ever wondered what it is like to eat in the dark? Studies show that 80% of people eat with their...

Celtic Illusion

Celtic Illusion

Concert or Performance

3 Aug 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | 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 Music of Diana Ross and the Supremes

The Music of Diana Ross and The Supremes

Concert or Performance

24 Aug 2024

Distance from: 23.2 kms | Price from: $45.00

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

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