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St Peters Tour

Exhibition and Shows

25 May 2024

Distance from: 14.5 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...

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: 13.0 kms | Price from: Free

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

Burn the Floor - Dare to Dream

Burn the Floor – Dare to Dream

Concert or Performance

3 Sep 2024

Distance from: 17.0 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...

image of heritage room

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

Festivals and Celebrations

20 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 13.5 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 World of Musicals

The World of Musicals

Concert or Performance

10 Jun 2024

Distance from: 17.0 kms | Price from: $59.90

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

Info Hub @the Art Gallery

Heritage Festival Information Hub

Community Event

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 13.7 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....

Alison Cole embroidery

Artisan Insights with Alison Cole at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 May 2024

Distance from: 12.3 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 Joe Cocker Experience

The Joe Cocker Experience

Concert or Performance

8 Jun 2024

Distance from: 17.0 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...

Artisan Insights with Rick Mitchell

Artisan Insights with Rick Mitchell at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 May 2024

Distance from: 12.3 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...

Shalome Lateef beads

Artisan Experience with Shalome Lateef at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 May 2024

Distance from: 12.3 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...

Dog Beard Photo

Hop Temple Dog Beard and Stache Comp

Exhibition and Shows

26 May 2024

Distance from: 13.8 kms | Price from: Free

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

Red Lion 1850

Heritage Menu at The Red Lion

Food and Wine

20 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 12.4 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...

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

A City in Time

Exhibition and Shows

20 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 13.8 kms | Price from: Free

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

Nimblefoot

Ballarat Heritage Raceday

Sporting Events

26 May 2024

Distance from: 23.1 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...

Anzara Clark

Artisan Experience with Anzara Clark at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 May 2024

Distance from: 12.3 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...

tea set

BMI 165th Birthday Devonshire Tea Party – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

26 May 2024

Distance from: 13.5 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...

Forever 80s

Forever 80s – Best of the 80s Tour

Concert or Performance

15 Jun 2024

Distance from: 17.0 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...

Street view of Mondegreen Cafe building

Heritage Weekend at Mondegreen Cafe

Food and Wine

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 15.6 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...

Hop Temple

Hop Temple Beard and Moustache Competition

Community Event

25 May 2024

Distance from: 13.8 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...

A couple dance in a grand ballroom

The Gothique Ball

Community Event

22 May 2024 to 23 May 2024

Distance from: 13.5 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...

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: 13.5 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

20 May 2024 to 15 Sep 2024

Distance from: 12.4 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...

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

Christmas Market

Markets

13 Dec 2024

Distance from: 13.0 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...

Ballarat Heritage Festival

Storylines III – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Exhibition and Shows

23 May 2024 to 19 Jul 2024

Distance from: 13.3 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...

Old Time Phone

Recalling the Past

Exhibition and Shows

20 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 13.6 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...

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: 12.3 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...

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: 14.1 kms | Price from: Free

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

Sweet Sage Farm stall

Heritage Harvest Weekend at Sovereign Hill

Festivals and Celebrations

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 12.3 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...

Roy Hammond

Roy Hammond Heritage Cocktail Week

Food and Wine

20 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 13.8 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...

Steamrail Victoria Locomotive Y112

Ballarat Steam Train Rides

Community Event

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 13.9 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...

Grainery Lane

G&Tea Heritage Style at Grainery Lane

Food and Wine

20 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 13.9 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...

portrait of author

In conversation with Paula Gleeson

Community Event

4 Jun 2024

Distance from: 13.5 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 Music of Diana Ross and the Supremes

The Music of Diana Ross and The Supremes

Concert or Performance

24 Aug 2024

Distance from: 17.0 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...

Arrow sign and photos of &0

Alfredton Rotary presents 70s Retro Dinner Dance

Community Event

25 May 2024

Distance from: 13.5 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...

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: 17.7 kms | Price from: Free

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

Workshop Tour

Bootmaking Workshop Tours

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

26 May 2024

Distance from: 14.3 kms | Price from: Free

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

The TAP Pack

The Tap Pack

Concert or Performance

30 Aug 2024

Distance from: 17.0 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...

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: 17.0 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...

Dining in the Dark - Fever-Original

Dining in the Dark at Peasant – A Fever Original Event

Food and Wine

21 May 2024 to 22 May 2024

Distance from: 13.7 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...

One Night in Memphis - Presley - Orbison - Cash

One Night in Memphis – Presley – Orbison – Cash

Concert or Performance

13 Jun 2024

Distance from: 17.0 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...

Craig’s Hotel, Ballarat’ ca 1866

A New Gold Rush: Our World Heritage Bid

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 May 2024

Distance from: 12.4 kms | Price from: Free

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

Photo of goldrush era mine with buildings and workers

Lost Sebastopol – The Exhibition

Community Event

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 11.0 kms | Price from: Free

A retrospective exhibition of lost Sebastopol for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. Showcasing over 50 sites and hosted by the Sebastopol...

heritage photo of the coliseum in ballarat

Exhibition: Not the Last Picture Show – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

20 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 13.5 kms | Price from: Free

Just a year after the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph in 1895, the first screenings of this new technology 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: 12.4 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...

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: 12.4 kms | Price from: Free

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

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: 14.1 kms | Price from: Free

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

Tour guides dressed in period costume

Minerva’s Secrets, Night Tours – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

21 May 2024

Distance from: 13.5 kms | Price from: $28.69

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

Celtic Illusion

Celtic Illusion

Concert or Performance

3 Aug 2024

Distance from: 17.0 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...

Victorian lottery ball

City Tales and Hidden Lanes Tour – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

22 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 13.0 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...

Kate Miller-Heidke

Kate Miller-Heidke with Georgia Mooney

Concert or Performance

31 Aug 2024

Distance from: 17.0 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...

Jibber Jabber Jamboree

Ross Noble, Jibber Jabber Jamboree – Ballarat

Concert or Performance

9 Aug 2024

Distance from: 14.0 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...

Buninyong Film Festival

Buninyong Film Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

24 May 2024 to 25 May 2024

Distance from: 4.5 kms | Price from: Not Available

The Buninyong Film Festival Committee is pleased to present its 30th Film Festival in the heart of Buninyong Village.The annual...

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

Cocktails of Yesteryear

Food and Wine

24 May 2024

Distance from: 12.7 kms | Price from: $55.00

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

Mrs Bakers Gin

The Shared Table Heritage Tram Tipsy Tea Party

Food and Wine

25 May 2024

Distance from: 4.6 kms | Price from: $85.00

Step onto the magnificently restored Heritage Tram for the ultimate high tea. The seasonal sweet and savoury menu by 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

20 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 13.7 kms | Price from: Free

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

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: 13.6 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...

Koala

Wadawurrung Cultural Education and Language Session

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 May 2024

Distance from: 13.8 kms | Price from: Free

The Ballarat Heritage Festival is pleased to invite all to attend a Wadawurrung Culture and Language Session in partnership with...

Piano Bar Ballarat

Piano by Request

Concert or Performance

24 May 2024 to 26 Jul 2024

Distance from: 13.5 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...

Australian Calisthenics Competition

Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod

Concert or Performance

1 Jun 2024 to 31 Oct 2024

Distance from: 13.0 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...

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: 17.0 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...

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