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Shows

A Real Tennis Spectacle image

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

An Unforgivably Brief History of Theatre in Ballarat with Dr Rob image

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…


18 May & 20 May

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Ballarat Antique Fair image

Ballarat Antique Fair

The Ballarat Antique Fair is held in the fabulous Ballarat Art Deco Civic Hall. They have 29 quality…


16–18 May

Session times vary

Ballarat Beard and Stache Competition image

Ballarat Beard and Stache Competition

Put down the razor and let the face rug grow. That’s the message from the Ballarat Beard and…


24 May

11:00am - 6:00pm

Between Us, Ballarat image

Between Us, Ballarat

A Story About Love, Change, and the Cost of Starting Over. Doug and Debbie thought a tree change…


22–24 May

Session times vary

Dame Nellie Melba Celebration Performance image

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 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

Music from Beaufort Municipal Band image

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

Music from City of Ballarat Brass Band image

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

Music from Claritude Clarinet Quartet image

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

Music from Creswick Brass Band image

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

Music from Licorice Allsorts Clarinet Choir image

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

Music from Pacific Belles image

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

The Little Brass Band at the Train Station image

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

Music from Tomislav Kvesic image

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 image

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…


17 May

7:00pm - 8:00pm

Roving Entertainment by Friends of Sovereign Hill image

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 Penalty: Film, presentation, music and cocktails image

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…


17 May

Session times vary

Vandemonian Lags: New Musical Theatre from the Tasmanian Convict Underbelly image

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…


24 May

7:30pm - 10:00pm

Vegas 70 Cinema is back for Ballarat Heritage Festival image

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…


23 & 24 May

Vintage Car Show image

Vintage Car Show

The Vintage and Classic Car Club Ballarat proudly presents an annual celebration of automotive heritage, inviting enthusiasts and…


18 May

10:00am - 4:00pm

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…

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…

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 Mick Trembath image

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

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

The Oom-pah!  From the magical mind of Zlatko Balazic! image

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…


17 May, 18 May + more

BPAC Community Fair image

BPAC Community Fair

Ballarat Performing Arts Community (BPAC) welcomes the community to visit the new performing arts hub being established at…


25 May

10:00am - 4:00pm

BPAC Gala Concert image

BPAC Gala Concert

Join in to celebrate the opening of the Ballarat Performing Arts Centre! Formally the Neill Street Uniting Church,…


23 May

7:00pm - 10:30pm

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

Legends of the Skies theatre presenting 1934 Macrobertson Trophy Air Race image

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…


17 & 18 May

Session times vary

Music from U3A Ukulele Minstrels image

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

Pacific Belles at the Ballarat Airport image

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 image

Roving Entertainment – Book Bar

Meandering along the streets during this years Heritage Festival you may come across -The Book Bar! A thing…


24 & 25 May

Session times vary

The Music of Mrs Muller image

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 image

Theatre Royal Playbills 1858-1877

The Theatre Royal was a grand gold rush-era theatre in Ballarat. The theatre attracted acclaimed international performers and…


Until 17 Aug

10:00am - 5:00pm

Whispers From the Gardens image

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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