Minerva’s Secrets, Night Tours – Ballarat Heritage Festival
Festivals and Celebrations
17 May 2024 to 21 May 2024
Distance from: 21.8 kms | Price from: $28.69
Explore tales of the weird and supernatural – the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute at night. Looking for a unique way to...
Exhibition: Narrowed down to Needles – Is it a Pine a Spruce or a Cedar
Exhibition and Shows
18 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 22.5 kms | Price from: Free
This is a chance to see up close the wonderful illustrations of the significant heritage Pine, Spruce and Cedar Trees...
Historical Photography and the Nineteenth Century Gold Rushes
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
1 Aug 2024
Distance from: 20.8 kms | Price from: Free
Photography was still a novelty and topic of immense public interest during the 1850s goldrush. Richard Daintree and Antoine Fauchery...
Spooky Spring Market
Markets
20 Sep 2024
Distance from: 21.5 kms | Price from: Free
Love Spring markets? Love Halloween? Why not enjoy both!This Spooky Spring market has everything - local stallholders, live music and...
Leaving Jackson – The Johnny Cash and June Carter Show
Concert or Performance
29 Jun 2024
Distance from: 21.4 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...
The World of Musicals
Concert or Performance
10 Jun 2024
Distance from: 21.4 kms | Price from: $59.90
Following a sell out 2022 Australia tour - The World of Musicals in Concert Returns to Australia in 2024 featuring...
The Gothique Ball
Community Event
22 May 2024 to 23 May 2024
Distance from: 21.9 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...
Aunty Jacks – Heritage Beer Making and Distribution
Food and Wine
17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 21.7 kms | Price from: Free
Ballarat is the Craft Beer Capital of Australia, and at Aunty Jacks they tell the story of their pioneering efforts...
Artisan Insights with Minna Graham at the Rare Trades Centre
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
22 May 2024
Distance from: 22.6 kms | Price from: $50.00
This May, the Rare Trades Centre, CRAFT and the City of Ballarat present Craft Lab 24 celebrating their shared commitment...
In conversation with Paula Gleeson
Community Event
4 Jun 2024
Distance from: 21.8 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...
The Grandparents Club – A Comedy Musical by Wendy Harmer
Concert or Performance
28 Jul 2024
Distance from: 21.4 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...
Winter Wonderland Market
Markets
21 Jun 2024
Distance from: 21.5 kms | Price from: Free
Get rugged up and ready to celebrate the chilly season at this indoor Winter Wonderland Market! Two floors of stallholders,...
Artisan Experience with Lindy de Wijn at the Rare Trades Centre
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
21 May 2024
Distance from: 22.6 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...
Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute – Ballarat Heritage Festival
Festivals and Celebrations
21 May 2024
Distance from: 21.8 kms | Price from: $10.00
A colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and it’s people.Dr. George Birkbeck, a professor of natural philosophy in Glasgow,...
One Night in Memphis – Presley – Orbison – Cash
Concert or Performance
13 Jun 2024
Distance from: 21.4 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...
Ballarat Steam Train Rides
Community Event
25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 21.4 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...
Ballarat East Heritage Garden Party
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
18 May 2024 to 19 May 2024
Distance from: 21.5 kms | Price from: Not Available
Join the team for a weekend to celebrate the heritage of Barkly Square and Ballarat East Town Hall Gardens, as...
Guided Tour: Narrowed down to Needles – Is it a Pine a Spruce or a Cedar?
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
26 May 2024
Distance from: 22.5 kms | Price from: Free
Find the answer and more in a tour with the Guides at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens for an hour long...
Artisan Insights with Rick Mitchell at the Rare Trades Centre
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
21 May 2024
Distance from: 22.6 kms | Price from: $50.00
This May, the Rare Trades Centre, CRAFT and the City of Ballarat present Craft Lab 24 celebrating their shared commitment...
Artisan Experience with Myleah Bailey at the Rare Trades Centre
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
22 May 2024
Distance from: 22.6 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...
Ballarat Heritage Raceday
Sporting Events
26 May 2024
Distance from: 17.3 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...
Grainery Lane – Speakeasy Night
Food and Wine
17 May 2024
Distance from: 21.7 kms | Price from: $0.00
Be transported back to an era of excess. This all-inclusive event, Gatsby style, will mesmerize, enjoy their in-house distilled spirits...
The Lost Irish Women of Eureka
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
19 May 2024
Distance from: 20.8 kms | Price from: Free
Finding women’s stories is a challenge. History often records women in relation to men, as daughters, mothers, and wives. The...
Forever 80s – Best of the 80s Tour
Concert or Performance
15 Jun 2024
Distance from: 21.4 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...
Colonial Radicalism and Democratic Equality: A public talk by Professor Marilyn Lake AO
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
17 May 2024
Distance from: 20.8 kms | Price from: Free
Join in for a talk by one of Australia’s leading historians, Professor Marilyn Lake AO as she delves into the...
Stockland Wendouree Weekly Kids Storytime
Community Event
22 May 2024 to 28 Aug 2024
Distance from: 21.3 kms | Price from: Free
Join in for free Storytime and kis activities every Wednesday morning! The team from Dulili Learning Haven will be at...
Ballarat Heritage Festival at the Ballarat Aviation Museum Inc
Festivals and Celebrations
18 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 21.6 kms | Price from: $5.00
The Ballarat Aviation Museum will be highlighting two unique aircraft along with their usual display of aviation historical items. A...
Recalling the Past
Exhibition and Shows
17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 21.9 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...
Jake and The Cadillacs – Rockabilly Dance at the Vintage Vibes Weekend
Concert or Performance
25 May 2024
Distance from: 22.1 kms | 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...
The Joe Cocker Experience
Concert or Performance
8 Jun 2024
Distance from: 21.4 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...
Nathan Spielvogel Oration
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
22 May 2024
Distance from: 21.5 kms | Price from: $5.00
Each year, as part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival, the Ballarat Historical Society hosts a public lecture in honour of...
City Tales and Hidden Lanes Tour – Ballarat Heritage Festival
Festivals and Celebrations
17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 22.5 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...
Vintage Car Show
Exhibition and Shows
19 May 2024
Distance from: 20.5 kms | Price from: Free
Join the Ballarat Classic and Vintage Car club for a cavalcade of Historic vehicles, motorbikes and caravans hosted against the...
Kate Miller-Heidke with Georgia Mooney
Concert or Performance
31 Aug 2024
Distance from: 21.4 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...
The Music of Diana Ross and The Supremes
Concert or Performance
24 Aug 2024
Distance from: 21.4 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...
Heritage Harvest Weekend at Sovereign Hill
Festivals and Celebrations
25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 22.6 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...
Artisan Experience with Tim Gresham at the Rare Trades Centre
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
21 May 2024
Distance from: 22.6 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...
Spectral Schemes: the Mystery of the Ballarat Ghost: A Call of Cthulhu Live Play event
Concert or Performance
23 May 2024
Distance from: 21.9 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...
Ballarat Old Gaol Tours
Community Event
18 May 2024 to 19 May 2024
Distance from: 22.2 kms | Price from: Free
Step back in time and immerse yourself in the captivating tales of Ballarat's criminal past at the historic Ballarat Gaol...
Ballarat’s Jewish Heritage
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
23 May 2024
Distance from: 20.8 kms | Price from: Free
‘Ballarat’s Jewish Heritage’ is a conversation between writer and filmmaker John Safran and historian Dr Sue Silberberg. The conversation will...
Grainery Lane Blending and Tasting Heritage Style
Food and Wine
18 May 2024
Distance from: 21.7 kms | Price from: $0.00
Have you ever wondered how spirits are made and blended? Now is your chance to experience firsthand what it takes...
Miss Vintage Australasia 2024
Concert or Performance
26 May 2024
Distance from: 22.1 kms | Price from: Free
During Vintage Vibes Weekend!The team are so excited to announce that the Australian Pinup Pageant is teaming up with their...
Bootmaking Workshop Tours
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
19 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 24.5 kms | Price from: Free
As part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival, Wootten will open its doors on the two Sundays during the festival for...
Artisan Insights with Robert Geddes at the Rare Trades Centre
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
22 May 2024
Distance from: 22.6 kms | Price from: $50.00
This May, the Rare Trades Centre, CRAFT and the City of Ballarat present Craft Lab 24 celebrating their shared commitment...
The Yarrowee River: Peel To Prest- NAIDOC Week at Eureka Centre
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
13 Jul 2024
Distance from: 20.8 kms | Price from: Free
Join in for a discussion about a digital mapping project examining the history of the Yarrowee River, which like all...
Artisan Experience with Shalome Lateef at the Rare Trades Centre
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
22 May 2024
Distance from: 22.6 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...
Fashion and Flowers Afternoon Tea
Community Event
19 May 2024
Distance from: 21.5 kms | Price from: Free
Step back in time for an afternoon in the picturesque Barkly Square Gardens, formerly known as the historic Ballarat East...
The Amazing Story of the Wardian Case
Community Event
26 May 2024
Distance from: 22.2 kms | Price from: Free
Australian Author and renowned storyteller performer Jackie Kerin and violinist musician Sarah Depasquale will be performing the story of Nathaniel...
BMI 165th Birthday Devonshire Tea Party – Ballarat Heritage Festival
Festivals and Celebrations
26 May 2024
Distance from: 21.8 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...
The ‘Bunny’ Line: History of the Ballarat to Buninyong Railway 1889-1986
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
4 Jul 2024
Distance from: 20.8 kms | Price from: Free
The team at Eureka Centre are excited to introduce Norman Houghton to speak for the first time at the Eureka...
Woowookarung Regional Park Mine Discovery Walk
Community Event
19 May 2024
Distance from: 21.4 kms | Price from: Free
Woowookarung Regional Park water races, diggings and mine site pop up heritage walk. The walk is held as part of...
Apronstrings
Exhibition and Shows
16 May 2024 to 15 Sep 2024
Distance from: 20.8 kms | Price from: $5.00
Suspended blue aprons enclose and entangle the viewer as a metaphor for the selfless investment of heart and soul by...
Victorian Pinup Pageant 2024
Concert or Performance
25 May 2024
Distance from: 22.1 kms | Price from: Free
Held during the Vintage Vibes Weekend!Hey there pinup enthusiasts! The Victorian Pinup Pageant, a segment of the Australian Pinup Pageant,...
Artisan Insights with Alison Cole at the Rare Trades Centre
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
21 May 2024
Distance from: 22.6 kms | Price from: $50.00
This May, the Rare Trades Centre, CRAFT and the City of Ballarat present Craft Lab 24 celebrating their shared commitment...
Heritage Festival Information Hub
Community Event
18 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 21.6 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....
Women and the Arts in Central Victoria: 1890s to mid-20th century and beyond
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
6 Jun 2024
Distance from: 20.8 kms | Price from: Free
The team at Eureka Centre are delighted to welcome Dr Juliette Peers back to Talking History to discuss the visual...
Artisan Experience with Anzara Clark at the Rare Trades Centre
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
21 May 2024
Distance from: 22.6 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...
The Tap Pack
Concert or Performance
30 Aug 2024
Distance from: 21.4 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...
Talk: What’s the Point – Is it a Pine a Spruce or a Cedar?
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
26 May 2024
Distance from: 22.5 kms | Price from: Free
John Hawker long time horticultural and former adviser with the Heritage Council of Victoria will present prickly and to the...
A New Gold Rush: Our World Heritage Bid
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
22 May 2024
Distance from: 20.8 kms | Price from: Free
Join in for a panel discussion to learn more about a project underway to have the Victorian Goldfields declared a...