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BMI 165th Birthday Devonshire Tea Party – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

26 May 2024

Distance from: 4.2 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...

Grainery Lane

Grainery Lane Blending and Tasting Heritage Style

Food and Wine

18 May 2024

Distance from: 4.4 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...

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: 5.4 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...

Old Time Phone

Recalling the Past

Exhibition and Shows

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 4.2 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...

Wadawurrung weaving workshop with Tammy Gilson (right)

Wadawurrung Weaving Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 May 2024

Distance from: 3.3 kms | Price from: $150.00

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: 3.3 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...

Anzara Clark

Artisan Experience with Anzara Clark at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 May 2024

Distance from: 3.3 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...

rear of Lydiard Street 1950s

By George, We Think He Got it

Exhibition and Shows

18 May 2024 to 19 May 2024

Distance from: 4.5 kms | Price from: Free

This event is an exhibition of interesting photographs revealing fascinating insights into life in Ballarat from 1920 until 1970. The...

Steamrail Victoria Locomotive Y112

Ballarat Steam Train Rides

Community Event

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 4.6 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...

‘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: 5.4 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...

Victorian lottery ball

City Tales and Hidden Lanes Tour – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 3.4 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...

Fur pelt

Artisan Experience with Myleah Bailey at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 May 2024

Distance from: 3.3 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...

The World of Musicals

The World of Musicals

Concert or Performance

10 Jun 2024

Distance from: 6.5 kms | Price from: $59.90

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

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: 4.2 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,...

Alison Cole embroidery

Artisan Insights with Alison Cole at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 May 2024

Distance from: 3.3 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...

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: 3.3 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...

Celtic Illusion

Celtic Illusion

Concert or Performance

3 Aug 2024

Distance from: 6.5 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...

Tim Gresham weaving

Artisan Experience with Tim Gresham at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

21 May 2024

Distance from: 3.3 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...

The Joe Cocker Experience

The Joe Cocker Experience

Concert or Performance

8 Jun 2024

Distance from: 6.5 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...

Car Show

Vintage Car Show

Exhibition and Shows

19 May 2024

Distance from: 5.6 kms | Price from: Free

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

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: 4.2 kms | Price from: $28.69

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

1856 Image of the Gaol

Ballarat Old Gaol Tours

Community Event

18 May 2024 to 19 May 2024

Distance from: 3.8 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...

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: 4.3 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...

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: 6.5 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...

Craig’s Hotel, Ballarat’ ca 1866

A New Gold Rush: Our World Heritage Bid

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 May 2024

Distance from: 5.4 kms | Price from: Free

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

Forever 80s

Forever 80s – Best of the 80s Tour

Concert or Performance

15 Jun 2024

Distance from: 6.5 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...

Lampshade making workshop

Lampshade Making Workshop at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 May 2024

Distance from: 3.3 kms | Price from: $245.00

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

A couple dance in a grand ballroom

The Gothique Ball

Community Event

22 May 2024 to 23 May 2024

Distance from: 4.1 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...

Historic Photographic Exhibition

Ballarat East Heritage Garden Party

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 May 2024 to 19 May 2024

Distance from: 4.5 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...

Aunty Jacks

Aunty Jacks – Heritage Beer Making and Distribution

Food and Wine

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 4.4 kms | Price from: Free

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

image of heritage room

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

Festivals and Celebrations

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 4.2 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...

Red Lion 1850

Heritage Menu at The Red Lion

Food and Wine

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 4.1 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...

Front of Church

St Peters Tour

Exhibition and Shows

18 May 2024 to 25 May 2024

Distance from: 4.1 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...

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: 4.2 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...

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: 3.3 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...

The Music of Diana Ross and the Supremes

The Music of Diana Ross and The Supremes

Concert or Performance

24 Aug 2024

Distance from: 6.5 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...

Dulili Learning Haven Sign and Staff standing next to it

Stockland Wendouree Weekly Kids Storytime

Community Event

15 May 2024 to 28 Aug 2024

Distance from: 7.2 kms | Price from: Free

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

heritage photo of the coliseum in ballarat

Exhibition: Not the Last Picture Show – Ballarat Heritage Festival

Festivals and Celebrations

17 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 4.2 kms | Price from: Free

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

Mine shaft visitors

Woowookarung Regional Park Mine Discovery Walk

Community Event

19 May 2024

Distance from: 5.7 kms | Price from: Free

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

The TAP Pack

The Tap Pack

Concert or Performance

30 Aug 2024

Distance from: 6.5 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...

Workshop Tour

Bootmaking Workshop Tours

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

19 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 3.1 kms | Price from: Free

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

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: 4.5 kms | Price from: Free

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

portrait of author

In conversation with Paula Gleeson

Community Event

4 Jun 2024

Distance from: 4.2 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...

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: 5.4 kms | Price from: Free

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

One Night in Memphis - Presley - Orbison - Cash

One Night in Memphis – Presley – Orbison – Cash

Concert or Performance

13 Jun 2024

Distance from: 6.5 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...

Wood carving

Artisan Insights with Robert Geddes at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 May 2024

Distance from: 3.3 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...

APRONSTRINGS (installation view), photograph by Flossie Peitsch

Apronstrings

Exhibition and Shows

14 May 2024 to 15 Sep 2024

Distance from: 5.4 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...

Postcard of an Edwardian woman in purple dress surrounded by flowers

Fashion and Flowers Afternoon Tea

Community Event

19 May 2024

Distance from: 4.5 kms | Price from: Free

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

Mrs Bakers Gin

The Shared Table Heritage Tram Tipsy Tea Party

Food and Wine

25 May 2024

Distance from: 7.0 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...

Kate Miller-Heidke

Kate Miller-Heidke with Georgia Mooney

Concert or Performance

31 Aug 2024

Distance from: 6.5 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 Magic Pudding and friends by Norman Lindsay

The Magic Pudding: First Slice

Concert or Performance

18 May 2024

Distance from: 4.1 kms | Price from: Not Available

An adaptation of Norman Lindsay's children's classic, featuring songs, stories, slapstick and wonderful costumes. In the first slice you meet...

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: 4.6 kms | Price from: Free

Local goldfields theatre expert Ailsa DuBois will deliver a lecture on the lively world of theatre on the goldfields; 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: 6.5 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...

Minna Graham ceramics

Artisan Insights with Minna Graham at the Rare Trades Centre

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

22 May 2024

Distance from: 3.3 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...

Info Hub @the Art Gallery

Heritage Festival Information Hub

Community Event

18 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 4.4 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....

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

18 May 2024 to 19 May 2024

Distance from: 9.5 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 old Ballarat East public library in Barkly Street

In The Steps of Nathan Spielvogel

Classes, Lessons, Workshops and Talks

18 May 2024 to 19 May 2024

Distance from: 4.5 kms | Price from: $5.00

Four walking tours of Ballarat East visiting locations of historic interest. Organised by the Ballarat Historical Society as part of...

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: 5.4 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...

Sweet Sage Farm stall

Heritage Harvest Weekend at Sovereign Hill

Festivals and Celebrations

25 May 2024 to 26 May 2024

Distance from: 3.3 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...

Jake

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

Concert or Performance

25 May 2024

Distance from: 4.1 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...

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