Storylines III – Ballarat Heritage Festival
Exhibition and Shows
25 May 2024 to 19 Jul 2024
Distance from: 10.7 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...
Ballarat Queer Stories Art Show
Exhibition and Shows
25 May 2024 to 15 Jun 2024
Distance from: 10.1 kms | Price from: Not Available
Introducing Ballarat Queer Stories, a captivating art exhibition serving as a platform for those yearning to express themselves. Every stroke...
Creedence Clearwater Collective – Wendouree
Concert or Performance
8 Sep 2024
Distance from: 12.3 kms | Price from: $49.00
Enjoy a night of Creedence Clearwater Revival and John Fogerty, and celebrate the music of one of the world’s most...
Forever 80s – Best of the 80s Tour
Concert or Performance
15 Jun 2024
Distance from: 12.3 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...
AFL Round 24 Western Bulldogs v GWS
Sporting Events
25 Aug 2024
Distance from: 10.6 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...
Breakfast with the Tigers
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
25 May 2024 to 30 Jun 2024
Distance from: 8.3 kms | Price from: Not Available
Join the keepers at Ballarat Wildlife Park for a keeper talk at the tiger sanctuary.Their tigers Kai and Akasha will...
Winter Truffle Hunt Experiences
Food and Wine
15 Jun 2024 to 8 Sep 2024
Distance from: 6.3 kms | Price from: $110.00
Join the team at Black Cat Truffles by Liam Downes for our Winter Truffle Hunt Experiences!With two times available each...
BMI 165th Birthday Devonshire Tea Party – Ballarat Heritage Festival
Festivals and Celebrations
26 May 2024
Distance from: 10.4 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...
Roy Hammond Heritage Cocktail Week
Food and Wine
25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 10.5 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...
A Wadawurrung Dja, Mount Buninyong and Mount Elephant Dreamtime Story – Shipping Container
Festivals and Celebrations
25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 10.8 kms | Price from: Not Available
Step into local Wadawurrung Artist, Jenna Olaker’s creative immersive display of the Wadawurrung dreamtime legend story of Bonan Youang (Mount...
The Tap Pack
Concert or Performance
30 Aug 2024
Distance from: 12.3 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...
One Night in Memphis – Presley – Orbison – Cash
Concert or Performance
13 Jun 2024
Distance from: 12.3 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...
Music from Creswick Brass Band
Festivals and Celebrations
25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 11.2 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...
Drawing in Silverpoint Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
21 Sep 2024
Distance from: 10.7 kms | Price from: $185.00
Join fine artist Lisa Nolan for a beginner friendly workshop on drawing in silverpoint.Silverpoint is a traditional form of durable...
Exhibition: Not the Last Picture Show – Ballarat Heritage Festival
Festivals and Celebrations
25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 10.4 kms | Price from: Free
Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895, the first screenings of this new technology of...
Kate Miller-Heidke with Georgia Mooney
Concert or Performance
31 Aug 2024
Distance from: 12.3 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...
Heritage Harvest Lunch at Babae Restaurant
Food and Wine
26 May 2024
Distance from: 11.1 kms | Price from: $110.00
“Things my Grandmother taught me.”Culinary Director Tim Foster and Head Chef Hunter Tacuyan will curate a five course, long table...
In conversation with Paula Gleeson
Community Event
4 Jun 2024
Distance from: 10.4 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...
Heritage Weekend at Mondegreen Cafe
Food and Wine
25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 11.0 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...
Unsolved Histories Exhibition by Deborah Klein – Ballarat Heritage Festival
Exhibition and Shows
25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 10.0 kms | Price from: Free
Deborah Klein’s iconic ‘rear view portraits’ allude to the countless women who have fallen through the cracks of history. Her...
Avro Anson Museum – Ballarat Heritage Week
Exhibition and Shows
25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 14.4 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 Animals (UK) The Farewell Tour – The Final Encore
Concert or Performance
6 Jul 2024
Distance from: 12.3 kms | Price from: $79.90
The Animals announce their 60th Anniversary “The Farewell Tour: Greatest Hits” – The band’s Final Tour of AustraliaThe Animals were...
Spooky Spring Market
Markets
20 Sep 2024
Distance from: 9.7 kms | Price from: Free
Love Spring markets? Love Halloween? Why not enjoy both!This Spooky Spring market has everything - local stallholders, live music and...
Introduction to Needle Felting at the Rare Trades Centre
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
12 Oct 2024
Distance from: 10.7 kms | Price from: $245.00
Learn the art of needle felting with Ingrid van der Molen. Wool felt may be the oldest textile in the...
Piano by Request
Concert or Performance
31 May 2024 to 26 Jul 2024
Distance from: 10.4 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...
Lost Sebastopol – The Exhibition
Community Event
25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 13.8 kms | Price from: Free
A retrospective exhibition of lost Sebastopol for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. Showcasing over 50 sites and hosted by the Sebastopol...
The Joe Cocker Experience
Concert or Performance
8 Jun 2024
Distance from: 12.3 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...
Exhbition Not the Last Picture Show: From the Archives – Ballarat Heritage Festival
Festivals and Celebrations
25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 10.4 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...
The Grandparents Club – A Comedy Musical by Wendy Harmer
Concert or Performance
28 Jul 2024
Distance from: 12.3 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...
GRUG : Presented by Windmill Theatre Company
Concert or Performance
19 Jul 2024
Distance from: 10.5 kms | Price from: $20.00
Once the top of a Burrawang tree fell to the ground. Then the grassy top began to change. It became...
Blue Wren Needle Felting Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
8 Jun 2024
Distance from: 10.7 kms | Price from: $245.00
Learn to needle felt a Blue Wren sitting on a bobbin with Ingrid van der Molen.This workshop explores the innovative...
Music from “Uptown” Brown – One Man Band Extroadinaire
Festivals and Celebrations
25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 11.2 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,...
Ross Noble, Jibber Jabber Jamboree – Ballarat
Concert or Performance
9 Aug 2024
Distance from: 10.5 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...
Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod
Concert or Performance
1 Jun 2024 to 31 Oct 2024
Distance from: 10.9 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...
Aqua Magnesium Wellness Experience
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
9 Jun 2024 to 15 Dec 2024
Distance from: 24.1 kms | Price from: $95.00
This gentle small group, two-hour experience is designed to get the body moving at a slow and steady pace. The...
Celtic Illusion
Concert or Performance
3 Aug 2024
Distance from: 12.3 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 World of Musicals
Concert or Performance
10 Jun 2024
Distance from: 12.3 kms | Price from: $59.90
Following a sell out 2022 Australia tour - The World of Musicals in Concert Returns to Australia in 2024 featuring...
G&Tea Heritage Style at Grainery Lane
Food and Wine
25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 10.5 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...
An Afternoon At The Proms – A Musical Spectacular
Concert or Performance
5 Oct 2024
Distance from: 12.3 kms | Price from: $85.00
The Grand Musical Extravaganza is returning with a brand new program, hosted once again by Australia’s loveable violin maestro Ian...
Chopstick Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
29 Jun 2024
Distance from: 10.7 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...
The Music of Diana Ross and The Supremes
Concert or Performance
24 Aug 2024
Distance from: 12.3 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...
Hop Temple Trivia
Food and Wine
29 May 2024 to 31 Jul 2024
Distance from: 10.5 kms | Price from: Not Available
Join the team at Hop Temple every Wednesday night for Ballarat's most entertaining trivia event!At their trivia night, they're all...
Heritage Festival Information Hub
Community Event
25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 10.4 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....
Recalling the Past
Exhibition and Shows
25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 10.6 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...
Christmas Market
Markets
13 Dec 2024
Distance from: 9.7 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...
Hop Temple Dog Beard and Stache Comp
Exhibition and Shows
26 May 2024
Distance from: 10.5 kms | 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
Distance from: 12.3 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...
Burn the Floor – Dare to Dream
Concert or Performance
3 Sep 2024
Distance from: 12.3 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...
Plant Walk and String Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
16 Nov 2024
Distance from: 10.7 kms | Price from: $145.00
Collect and prepare plant fibre for weaving with Jodie Goldring.In this half-day workshop, Jodie will provide you with a wealth...
Meet Mrs Muller – Umbrella and Parasol Maker for Ballarat’s Golden Era
Festivals and Celebrations
25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 10.4 kms | Price from: Free
Step into a time capsule of craftsmanship and nostalgia as you encounter "Mrs Muller, Umbrella and Parasol Maker" an immersive...
Introduction to Rigid Heddle Weaving (Scarf Making) at the Rare Trades Centre
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
9 Nov 2024
Distance from: 10.7 kms | Price from: $270.00
Learn to weave a scarf with spinner and weaver, Dawn Lim.In this full-day workshop, you will be introduced to the...
A City in Time
Exhibition and Shows
25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 10.8 kms | Price from: Free
"A City in Time" - an exhibition inspired by the Heritage Festival in Ballarat, showcasing the city's architecture through a...
Bootmaking Workshop Tours
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
26 May 2024
Distance from: 13.6 kms | Price from: Free
As part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival, Wootten will open its doors on the two Sundays during the festival for...
Ballarat Spoken Word
Concert or Performance
1 Jun 2024 to 6 Jul 2024
Distance from: 10.1 kms | Price from: Free
Calling all poets and word connoisseurs! Experience an enchanting evening of literary and musical marvels on the Ballarat Spoken Word...
Heritage Menu at The Red Lion
Food and Wine
25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024
Distance from: 9.9 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...
Brush Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
29 Jun 2024
Distance from: 10.7 kms | Price from: $150.00
Learn to make your own brushes with renowned local ceramic artist Pete Pilven.In this half-day workshop, you will learn to...
Leather Pouch Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
28 Jul 2024
Distance from: 10.7 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...
Music from The Little Brass Band
Festivals and Celebrations
26 May 2024
Distance from: 11.2 kms | Price from: Free
Be entertained by the magic this Ballarat Heritage Festival, as The Little Brass Band bring your music favourites to life,...
Silversmithing Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre
Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks
7 Dec 2024 to 8 Dec 2024
Distance from: 10.7 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...
The 60 Four: In Concert – Hits of the 60s and 70s
Concert or Performance
4 Oct 2024
Distance from: 12.3 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...