A Real Tennis Spectacle
Come watch and play real (royal) tennis, the authentic game played from medieval times to the Ballarat goldfields…
An Unforgivably Brief History of Theatre in Ballarat with Dr Rob
Take a seat and prepare to be entertained, educated, and enthralled by Dr. Robert Reid, one of Ballarat’s…
Ballarat Antique Fair
The Ballarat Antique Fair is held in the fabulous Ballarat Art Deco Civic Hall. They have 29 quality…
Ballarat Beard and Stache Competition
Put down the razor and let the face rug grow. That’s the message from the Ballarat Beard and…
Between Us, Ballarat
A Story About Love, Change, and the Cost of Starting Over. Doug and Debbie thought a tree change…
Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance
An afternoon of song, arias and duets. The BMI in partnership with Melba Opera Trust. Meet the 2025…
18 May
2:00pm - 4:00pm
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…
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…
Music from Beaufort Municipal Band
Come and enjoy the sounds from the Beaufort Municipal Band in Ballarat’s CBD during the Ballarat Heritage Festival.…
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…
Music from Claritude Clarinet Quartet
The sound of History is arriving to Ballarat’s CBD with music from the Claritude Clarinet Quartet. Claritude have…
Music from Creswick Brass Band
The Happy Band from the Central Highlands is bringing the old tune beats to Ballarat’s CBD during Ballarat…
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.…
Music from Pacific Belles
Come and enjoy the sounds from the Pacific Belles during the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The Pacific Belles, Betty…
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…
Music from Tomislav Kvesic
Experience the captivating melodies of Tomislav Kvesic, a musical prodigy at just 18 years old, with a decade…
Queer Goldfields – A Celebration of Hidden Histories
Step into the hidden history of Victoria’s queer past at the launch of Queer Goldfields (queergoldfields.au), part of…
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…
The Penalty: Film, presentation, music and cocktails
Journey to the San Francisco underworld, where a grim villain reigns over the dark criminal underworld, and innocence…
Vandemonian Lags: New Musical Theatre from the Tasmanian Convict Underbelly
For the first time in Ballarat – The acclaimed theatrical piece that presents an extraordinary musical journey based…
Vegas 70 Cinema is back for Ballarat Heritage Festival
Step back in time and relive the magic of cinema at the historic Minerva Theatre at the Ballaarat…
Vintage Car Show
The Vintage and Classic Car Club Ballarat proudly presents an annual celebration of automotive heritage, inviting enthusiasts and…
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…
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…
Mick Trembath at the Ballarat Airport
Come and enjoy the soulful sounds of Mick Trembath during the Ballarat Heritage Festival at the Ballarat Airport…
Music from Mick Trembath
Come and enjoy the soulful sounds of Mick Trembath during the Ballarat Heritage Festival. A proud Ballarat local,…
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…
The Oom-pah! From the magical mind of Zlatko Balazic!
Step into a world of musical mayhem and heritage magic as The Oompah rolls into the Ballarat Heritage…
BPAC Community Fair
Ballarat Performing Arts Community (BPAC) welcomes the community to visit the new performing arts hub being established at…
BPAC Gala Concert
Join in to celebrate the opening of the Ballarat Performing Arts Centre! Formally the Neill Street Uniting Church,…
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…
Legends of the Skies theatre presenting 1934 Macrobertson Trophy Air Race
Legends of the Skies Theatre was established in 2013 to keep alive memorable and remarkable stories about Australia’s…
Music from U3A Ukulele Minstrels
The U3A Ukulele Minstrels are a vibrant and enthusiastic ensemble of ukulele players united by their love of…
Pacific Belles at the Ballarat Airport
Come and enjoy the sounds from the Pacific Belles during the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The Pacific Belles, Betty…
Roving Entertainment – Book Bar
Meandering along the streets during this years Heritage Festival you may come across -The Book Bar! A thing…
The Music of Mrs Muller
Visit the time capsule display of Mrs Muller, Umbrella and Parasol Maker in it’s original location on Lydiard…
16–25 May
9:00am - 4:00pm
Theatre Royal Playbills 1858-1877
The Theatre Royal was a grand gold rush-era theatre in Ballarat. The theatre attracted acclaimed international performers and…
Whispers From the Gardens
At the Ballarat Mechanics Institute, in partnership with the Friends of the Ballarat Botanical Gardens, don’t miss Whispers…
24 May
10:00am - 11:30am
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