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Jake

Jake and The Cadillacs – Rockabilly Dance at the Vintage Vibes Weekend

Concert or Performance

25 May 2024

Distance from: 1.6 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...

tea set

BMI 165th Birthday Devonshire Tea Party – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

26 May 2024

Distance from: 2.0 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...

image of the institute uplight at night

Day Tour of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

21 May 2024

Distance from: 2.0 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,...

APRONSTRINGS (installation view), photograph by Flossie Peitsch

Apronstrings

Exhibition and Shows

24 Apr 2024 to 15 Sep 2024

Distance from: 4.2 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...

A couple dance in a grand ballroom

The Gothique Ball

Community Event

22 May 2024 to 23 May 2024

Distance from: 1.9 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...

The Buninyong Railway Station’ ca.1866

The ‘Bunny’ Line: History of the Ballarat to Buninyong Railway 1889-1986

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

4 Jul 2024

Distance from: 4.2 kms | Price from: Free

The team at Eureka Centre are excited to introduce Norman Houghton to speak for the first time at the Eureka...

The Amazing Story of the Wardian Case

The Amazing Story of the Wardian Case

Community Event

26 May 2024

Distance from: 3.4 kms | Price from: Free

Australian Author and renowned storyteller performer Jackie Kerin and violinist musician Sarah Depasquale will be performing the story of Nathaniel...

Grainery Lane

Grainery Lane – Speakeasy Night

Food and Wine

17 May 2024

Distance from: 2.0 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...

Old Time Phone

Recalling the Past

Exhibition and Shows

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 1.9 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...

Aunty Jacks

Aunty Jacks – Heritage Beer Making and Distribution

Food and Wine

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 2.0 kms | Price from: Free

Ballarat is the Craft Beer Capital of Australia, and at Aunty Jacks they tell the story of their pioneering efforts...

One Night in Memphis - Presley - Orbison - Cash

One Night in Memphis – Presley – Orbison – Cash

Concert or Performance

13 Jun 2024

Distance from: 3.8 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...

portrait of author

In conversation with Paula Gleeson

Community Event

4 Jun 2024

Distance from: 2.0 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...

Washing out a good prospect’ ca. 1858 (detail), photograph

Historical Photography and the Nineteenth Century Gold Rushes

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

1 Aug 2024

Distance from: 4.2 kms | Price from: Free

Photography was still a novelty and topic of immense public interest during the 1850s goldrush. Richard Daintree and Antoine Fauchery...

Photograph of artist Hilda Rix Nicholas, c. 1920, dressed as "the spirit of the bush".

Women and the Arts in Central Victoria: 1890s to mid-20th century and beyond

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

6 Jun 2024

Distance from: 4.2 kms | Price from: Free

The team at Eureka Centre are delighted to welcome Dr Juliette Peers back to Talking History to discuss the visual...

The Queen of the Begonias float passing the Town Hall in the 1957 Ballarat Begonia Festival

Nathan Spielvogel Oration

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 May 2024

Distance from: 2.7 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...

‘Augusta Levinson and nine children (with a maid) outside their house in Ballarat’, c 1875-1876

Ballarat’s Jewish Heritage

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

23 May 2024

Distance from: 4.2 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...

Workshop Tour

Bootmaking Workshop Tours

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

19 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 1.3 kms | Price from: Free

As part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival, Wootten will open its doors on the two Sundays during the festival for...

Anzara Clark

Artisan Experience with Anzara Clark at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 May 2024

Distance from: 2.0 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...

Pine Needles Ballarat Botanical Gardens

Talk: What’s the Point – Is it a Pine a Spruce or a Cedar?

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

26 May 2024

Distance from: 3.3 kms | Price from: Free

John Hawker long time horticultural and former adviser with the Heritage Council of Victoria will present prickly and to the...

Pine Trees in the Ballarat Gardens

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: 3.3 kms | Price from: Free

Find the answer and more in a tour with the Guides at the Ballarat Botanical Gardens for an hour long...

Steamrail Victoria Locomotive Y112

Ballarat Steam Train Rides

Community Event

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 2.3 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...

victorian pinup pageant 2023

Victorian Pinup Pageant 2024

Concert or Performance

25 May 2024

Distance from: 1.6 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,...

Marilyn Lake

Colonial Radicalism and Democratic Equality: A public talk by Professor Marilyn Lake AO

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

17 May 2024

Distance from: 4.2 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...

audience in humffray room

Twilight Talks: Not the Last Picture Show – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

22 May 2024

Distance from: 2.0 kms | Price from: $8.00

This special edition of their regular Twilight Talks series will feature speakers discussing the history of cinema in Ballarat, complimenting...

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: 4.2 kms | Price from: Free

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

The Joe Cocker Experience

The Joe Cocker Experience

Concert or Performance

8 Jun 2024

Distance from: 3.8 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...

Lace making with Lindy de Wijn

Artisan Experience with Lindy de Wijn at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 May 2024

Distance from: 2.0 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...

Historic Photographic Exhibition

Ballarat East Heritage Garden Party

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 May 2024 to 19 May 2024

Distance from: 2.7 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...

MVA

Miss Vintage Australasia 2024

Concert or Performance

26 May 2024

Distance from: 1.6 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...

Grainery Lane

Grainery Lane Blending and Tasting Heritage Style

Food and Wine

18 May 2024

Distance from: 2.0 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...

Frosty the Snowman poses on a couch with a mother and baby for a photo

Winter Wonderland Market

Markets

21 Jun 2024

Distance from: 2.7 kms | Price from: Free

Get rugged up and ready to celebrate the chilly season at this indoor Winter Wonderland Market! Two floors of stallholders,...

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: 2.7 kms | Price from: Free

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

Walking tour start point

Stories from the Avenue of Honour

Festivals and Celebrations

26 May 2024

Distance from: 4.1 kms | Price from: Free

Step back in time with walking tours at 11.00am and 2.00pm, immersing yourself and the whole family in the historical...

Ballarat Western Croquet Club

Heritage Hoops

Community Event

24 May 2024

Distance from: 0.8 kms | Price from: Free

Come and visit Ballarat Western Croquet Club to experience the fascinating but little-known game of Croquet. Soak up the atmosphere...

The Grandparents Club - A Comedy by Wendy Harmer

The Grandparents Club – A Comedy Musical by Wendy Harmer

Concert or Performance

28 Jul 2024

Distance from: 3.8 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...

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: 1.9 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...

Craig’s Hotel, Ballarat’ ca 1866

A New Gold Rush: Our World Heritage Bid

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 May 2024

Distance from: 4.2 kms | Price from: Free

Join in for a panel discussion to learn more about a project underway to have the Victorian Goldfields declared a...

Roy Hammond

Roy Hammond Craft Cocktails

Food and Wine

27 Apr 2024 to 9 Mar 2025

Distance from: 2.0 kms | Price from: $0.00

Take your next social event to a whole new level with Roy Hammond's Craft Cocktails!Their mixologist will take you on...

The Fleetwood Pac - A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

The Fleetwood Pac – A Tribute to Fleetwood Mac

Concert or Performance

3 May 2024

Distance from: 3.8 kms | Price from: $50.00

10 years ago, a psychic predicted she would wear a top hat. Now, as Stevie Nicks in a Fleetwood Mac Tribute Act, it all...

Willets Elite Studio, Ballarat, photograph of an unidentified woman ca. 1869-1889.

The Lost Irish Women of Eureka

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

19 May 2024

Distance from: 4.2 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

Forever 80s – Best of the 80s Tour

Concert or Performance

15 Jun 2024

Distance from: 3.8 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...

portrait of author

In conversation with Garry Disher

Community Event

28 Apr 2024

Distance from: 2.0 kms | Price from: $20.00

Sanctuary by Garry Disher.Grace is a master thief, specialising in valuable stamps, watches and jewellery. She never stays long in...

Ross Wilson & the Peaceniks - 50 Years of Hits!

Ross Wilson and the Peaceniks – 50 Years of Hits

Concert or Performance

4 May 2024

Distance from: 3.8 kms | Price from: $64.00

In the Summer of ‘23/24 Ross Wilson is hitting the road with his all-star band The Peaceniks to celebrate over “50...

Car Show

Vintage Car Show

Exhibition and Shows

19 May 2024

Distance from: 3.2 kms | Price from: Free

Join the Ballarat Classic and Vintage Car club for a cavalcade of Historic vehicles, motorbikes and caravans hosted against the...

The Ryan SC chrome fuselage and blue wings

Ballarat Heritage Festival at the Ballarat Aviation Museum Inc

Festivals and Celebrations

18 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 8.1 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...

Kate Miller-Heidke

Kate Miller-Heidke with Georgia Mooney

Concert or Performance

31 Aug 2024

Distance from: 3.8 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...

Dulili Learning Haven Sign and Staff standing next to it

Stockland Wendouree Weekly Kids Storytime

Community Event

24 Apr 2024 to 28 Aug 2024

Distance from: 4.4 kms | Price from: Free

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

1856 Image of the Gaol

Ballarat Old Gaol Tours

Community Event

18 May 2024 to 19 May 2024

Distance from: 1.7 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...

The Music of Diana Ross and the Supremes

The Music of Diana Ross and The Supremes

Concert or Performance

24 Aug 2024

Distance from: 3.8 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...

Pine Needles- Botanical Art

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: 3.3 kms | Price from: Free

This is a chance to see up close the wonderful illustrations of the significant heritage Pine, Spruce and Cedar Trees...

Victorian lottery ball

City Tales and Hidden Lanes Tour – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 1.5 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...

Info Hub @the Art Gallery

Heritage Festival Information Hub

Community Event

18 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 2.1 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....

Tour guides dressed in period costume

Minerva’s Secrets, Night Tours – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

17 May 2024 to 21 May 2024

Distance from: 2.0 kms | Price from: $28.69

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

Mine shaft visitors

Woowookarung Regional Park Mine Discovery Walk

Community Event

19 May 2024

Distance from: 5.2 kms | Price from: Free

Woowookarung Regional Park water races, diggings and mine site pop up heritage walk. The walk is held as part of...

Sweet Sage Farm stall

Heritage Harvest Weekend at Sovereign Hill

Festivals and Celebrations

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 2.0 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...

The TAP Pack

The Tap Pack

Concert or Performance

30 Aug 2024

Distance from: 3.8 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...

The World of Musicals

The World of Musicals

Concert or Performance

10 Jun 2024

Distance from: 3.8 kms | Price from: $59.90

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

Postcard of an Edwardian woman in purple dress surrounded by flowers

Fashion and Flowers Afternoon Tea

Community Event

19 May 2024

Distance from: 2.7 kms | Price from: Free

Step back in time for an afternoon in the picturesque Barkly Square Gardens, formerly known as the historic Ballarat East...

ST Gill,

Placing the Story of Women: Pubs and Work in Australia’s History

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

2 May 2024

Distance from: 4.2 kms | Price from: Free

There has always been a deep connection between pubs and Australian communities. Usually the first, and sometimes the only building...

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: 3.8 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...

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