A real treat for the tastebuds, as Plate Up Ballarat showcases the best producers and restaurateurs that the area has to offer. Tuck into offerings from craft breweries, boutique wineries and an array of amazing eateries. There are over 50 events during the month across a variety of venues with different themes every year.
Celebrating exotic landscapes, remote cultures and adrenaline-packed action sports, The Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour promises to be an exhilarating and provocative exploration of the mountain world. A night of short films taking you higher, faster and further than you’ve ever been, showcasing a carefully curated selection of the best films from Canada’s famous nine-day international festival.
One of Australia’s leading photographic festivals: this extraordinary celebration of the art of photography immerses Ballarat in art, and is an unmissable cultural event. The festival showcases new, unseen or newly contextualised work from domestic and international artists over two months in a range of exhibition spaces. Alongside the photography there is an exciting programme of talks, workshops and prizes.
Come and see Ballarat blooming! From gardening tips, children’s activities and floral arrangements, to live comedy, markets and great food and drink, this beautiful and colourful festival is a real treat for people of all ages. The festival includes live entertainment on four music stages, Gardeners’ and Creative Designers’ markets, and a parade.
Get ready to have your funny bone tickled because the Melbourne International Comedy Festival is coming to town. Every year, the Roadshow takes this huge comedic undertaking on tour, travelling the length and breadth of Australia. The host in Ballarat is the Ballarat Mechanic’s Institute, an amazing cultural hub that’s been spearheading Ballarat’s cultural and artistic scene for over 150 years. The two hour fifteen minute show will feature some of the funniest people from Australia and around the world, so don’t miss out on some of the biggest laughs you’ll have this year!
This weekend festival transports Ballarat back in time, and is a fantastic opportunity to explore the wonderful history, heritage and culture of the city in new and inventive ways. The program each year is designed to showcase different aspects of Ballarat’s history, and its rich heritage assets, opening up historic buildings, and putting on a variety of entertainments and performances across an exciting and innovative weekend.