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A Real Tennis Spectacle

Come watch and play real (royal) tennis, the authentic game played from medieval times to the Ballarat goldfields…


17 May

10:00am - 5:30pm

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Ballarat Fire Brigade CFA Heritage Festival

Step back in time this Heritage Festival with the Ballarat Fire Brigade. Established in 1856, and at its…


17 & 18 May

10:00am - 4:00pm

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Creswick Woollen Mills – The Original Recycler – Ballarat Heritage Weekend

Join the team at Creswick Woollen Mill to celebrate the Ballarat Heritage Weekend 2024. Creswick Woollen Mills –…

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Ballarat Heritage Festival

Ballarat’s iconic Victorian architecture serves as the backdrop for the return of the award-winning Ballarat Heritage Festival. The…


16–25 May

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Entertainment of The Air

Experience the wonder of flight at Ballarat Airport with a celebration of aviation and its role in entertainment…


17 & 18 May

10:00am - 4:00pm

Hop Temple Ballarat Heritage Festival Dog Beard and Stache Competition image

Hop Temple Ballarat Heritage Festival Dog Beard and Stache Competition

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


25 May

Session times vary

The Little Brass Band at the Ballarat Airport image

The Little Brass Band at the Ballarat Airport

Be entertained by the magic this Ballarat Heritage Festival, as The Little Brass Band bring your music favourites…


17 May

10:00am - 12:00pm

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The Little Brass Band at the Train Station

Be entertained by the magic this Ballarat Heritage Festival, as The Little Brass Band bring your music favourites…


18 May & 24 May

Session times vary

Ballarat Memorial Concert Band at the Ballarat Airport image

Ballarat Memorial Concert Band at the Ballarat Airport

The sound of History is arriving to Ballarat’s Airport with music from the Ballarat Memorial Concert Band. Come…


18 May

10:00am - 11:30am

Mick Trembath at the Ballarat Airport image

Mick Trembath at the Ballarat Airport

Come and enjoy the soulful sounds of Mick Trembath during the Ballarat Heritage Festival at the Ballarat Airport…


17 & 18 May

1:00pm - 2:00pm

Music from “Uptown” Brown – One Man Band Extroadinaire image

Music from “Uptown” Brown – One Man Band Extroadinaire

Favouring a repertoire drawn largely from the 1920-50’s Uptown Brown will delight the crowds while roving the streets…


24 & 25 May

10:00am - 3:00pm

Music from Ballarat Memorial Concert Band image

Music from Ballarat Memorial Concert Band

The sound of History is arriving to Ballarat’s CBD with music from the Ballarat Memorial Concert Band. Come…


17 May

12:00pm - 3:00pm

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Music from City of Ballarat Brass Band

Locals and visitors alike will be well entertained by the City of Ballarat Municipal Brass Band as they…


17 May & 24 May

10:00am - 12:00pm

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Music from Beaufort Municipal Band

Come and enjoy the sounds from the Beaufort Municipal Band in Ballarat’s CBD during the Ballarat Heritage Festival.…


18 May

Session times vary

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Music from Claritude Clarinet Quartet

The sound of History is arriving to Ballarat’s CBD with music from the Claritude Clarinet Quartet. Claritude have…


17 May

2:30pm - 4:00pm

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Music from Creswick Brass Band

The Happy Band from the Central Highlands is bringing the old tune beats to Ballarat’s CBD during Ballarat…


18 May & 25 May

12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Music from Licorice Allsorts Clarinet Choir

Come and enjoy the sounds from Licorice Allsorts Clarinet Choir in Ballarat’s CBD during the Ballarat Heritage Festival.…


17 May

12:00pm - 1:00pm

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Music from Mick Trembath

Come and enjoy the soulful sounds of Mick Trembath during the Ballarat Heritage Festival. A proud Ballarat local,…


24 & 25 May

Session times vary

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Music from Pacific Belles

Come and enjoy the sounds from the Pacific Belles during the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The Pacific Belles, Betty…


18 May

Session times vary

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Pacific Belles at the Ballarat Airport

Come and enjoy the sounds from the Pacific Belles during the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The Pacific Belles, Betty…


17 May

Session times vary

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Music from Tomislav Kvesic

Experience the captivating melodies of Tomislav Kvesic, a musical prodigy at just 18 years old, with a decade…


17 May

10:00am - 3:00pm

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Music from U3A Ukulele Minstrels

The U3A Ukulele Minstrels are a vibrant and enthusiastic ensemble of ukulele players united by their love of…


18 May

2:00pm - 3:00pm

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Roving Entertainment by Friends of Sovereign Hill

Step into the enchanting world of Ballarat’s past during the Ballarat Heritage Festival, where the streets come alive…


17 May, 18 May + more

10:00am - 3:00pm

The Lydiard Street Soapbox, with The Ballarat Poetess image

The Lydiard Street Soapbox, with The Ballarat Poetess

Be inspired by literature over lunchtime on Lydiard Street with The Ballarat Poetess. In an impossible collaboration spanning…


24 & 25 May

11:30am - 1:30pm

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Ballarat’s Biggest Heritage Book Sale Weekend

As part of the Ballarat Heritage Festival, the Rotary Club of Ballarat East are hosting Ballarat’s Biggest Heritage…


17 & 18 May

10:00am - 4:00pm

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