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Forever I Live (detail), 2015
Digital print on aluminium, 51 x 32 cm. Private Collection. JXSH MVIR: Forever I Live 26 Oct - 2 Feb Art Gallery of Ballarat
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EAT & DRINK
Ballaratians are spoilt for choice when it comes to eating out. You’ll find a strong and vibrant cafe culture just like in the big smoke. Farm-gate to plate doesn’t come any fresher than direct from the heartland of regional Victoria. Gourmet menus matched with boutique local wines can be savoured in intimate restaurants, or sample hand-crafted beer and hearty pub fare in rejuvenated historic venues. Ballarat is a foodie’s delight.
A traditional Spanish tapas bar and restaurant, at Meigas it’s all about sharing and enjoying a different cultural experience, while sampling a variety of traditional dishes from all over Spain. Open Tue – Thu 5pm – late, Fri – Sat 12pm – late.
33 Armstrong St Nth 5331 9444
We're a hand built brewery making great beer! Enjoy our beers on tap in our bar + local wines, cider & spirits. Kitchen always open. Our bar is cosy, relaxed & inclusive. Drop in for a meal or just drinks. See website for details.
884 Humffray St Sth Mt Pleasant 4343 1777
cubbyhausbrewing.com.au
Pic: ChipShots Photography
Saigon Allée
Take yourself back to the balmy nights of Vietnam with the warm environment and infused flavors of Saigon Allee, with a hint of France thrown in to add that extra little flair. Fully Licensed. Check online for our current opening hours.
30 Armstrong St Nth 4373 1583
Pancho
A standout Latin Bar and Eatery focusing on dishing up some of the best Central and South American eats coupled with a lively atmosphere and drinks to match. Open Wed 5pm – late, Thu– Sun 11:30am – late.
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Midtown Cellars and Bar is Ballarat’s premier go-to for craft beer and wine. With six rotating taps — and a choice of over 150 beers and a wall of wine to either drink in or takeaway — there’s something to please everyone, every day of the week.
Explore our award-winning gins and liqueurs. Enjoy a gin flight, gin drinks, local beer and cider, along with light food options. A pleasant walk or 5-minute drive from the CBD with easy parking. For bookings call 0423 000 166.
Open: Thurs 12 to 5 Fri & Sat 12 to 7, Sun 12 to 5 14A Hill St, Mount Pleasant
BEER
OPEN 7 DAYS DRINK IN - TAKEAWAY 405 Sturt St, Ballarat Central 5312 7525
Roy Hammond welcomes you to a place where stories are plenty and memories are made. Be inspired by our spirit shelves, tailored cocktails and asian inspired street food. www.royhammond.com.au
Aunty Jacks is an eclectic brewpub created from repurposed materials where the 1950’s meets steampunk. Hidden behind doors is a multi-level brewery, a place to be enjoyed with family and friends.
We brew our award winning beer on site where we serve signature dishes inspired by the classics.
Follow the umbrellas down Hop Lane on Armstrong Street North to discover a place to eat, drink, socialise and explore 200+ craft beers.
Open Wednesday to Sunday
Rear of 24-28 Armstrong Street North Bookings at www.hoptemple.com.au
A one-of-a-kind saloon-style cocktail bar bringing back the glitz and glamour of the city’s goldrush era. (03) 5303 0733 | info@grainerylane.com.au 35 Armstrong St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350 www.grainerylane.com.au
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RETAIL THERAPY
The shopping hubs of Sturt St and Bridge Mall cater for almost anything you could need, but delve a little further and you’ll find some hidden gems. Ballarat’s shopkeepers bring colour to our streets in the form of beautifully curated spaces. Pay them a visit and find out why residents of our city love to #buylocalballarat.
The Crafty Squirrel
A must visit when in Ballarat. The Crafty Squirrel stocks unique one-of-a-kind craft kits, vintage goodies, gorgeous haberdashery and treasures from around the world. Open Thu & Fri 10am – 5pm, Sat 10am – 4pm.
Closed 29 Aug-14 Sep & Oct 17-26
Cnr Errard & Urquhart Sts 5331 4548 thecraftysquirrel.com.au
A truly niche fragrance perfumery housing a large collection of the finest perfumes from around world. We love to share our knowledge of fragrance, together with our beautiful ranges of botanical skincare for face & body. Open Thu – Sat 11am – 3pm.
27 Sturt St 5332 9297
sweetfern.com.au
Hattie and the Wolf
Hattie and the Wolf is Ballarat’s go-to destination for handmade, local, ethical and artisanal gifts, fashion and accessories. A ‘must visit’ creative hub for the social and eco conscious shopper. Open Tue – Fri 10 – 5, Sat 10 – 4, Sun 10 – 3.
202 South St 0478 088 055 hattieandthewolf.com.au
Rocket and Belle
Rocket and Belle sells an eclectic array of antiques, decorative vintage, farm and industrial pieces for your home and garden. Interesting new stock arrives weekly. Open Thu – Sat 11am – 4pm.
The Shed on Mair
37 Mair St 0402 032 088 rocketandbelle.com.au
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Specialising in Goldwork and Stumpwork embroidery and carrying a large range of specialty threads, beads, fabrics, kits, accessories and books – we have your needs catered for! Open by appointment only.
32 Silverwattle Dr, Invermay 5333 1476 alisoncoleembroidery.com.au
At the historic Adam Lindsay Gordon Cottage the Crafts Council of Ballarat sells a wide variety of quality handcrafted items made by artisans in the Ballarat area. Open Thu –Mon from Sep to Jun, weekends in Jul & Aug.
Ballarat Botanical Gardens, Lake Wendouree 5334 2005 craftscouncilballarat.com.au
RAINTREE ART
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Bring the taste of Australia to your table. Ignite your senses and spark an Australian foodie adventure to enjoy in your own home. We offer a premium range of Australian cooking ingredients, art, bushfoods and condiments. Visit website for events & hours.
110 Urquhart St 0499 328 076
saltbushkitchen.com.au
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Ross Creek Gallery showcases pottery by Ruby Pilven alongside monthly exhibitions spotlighting diverse contemporary 2D and 3D artists. Open Fri, Sat, Sun 11am - 4pm. Only 15 mins from Ballarat CBD.
183 Post Office Rd
Smythes Creek 0430 886 428
rubypilven.com
HAVE A WILD TIME
Take a relaxing walk around our picturesque park where you can learn and interact with our extensive collection of Australian native animals and reptiles as well as global and endangered species. Hand feed over 100 free roaming kangaroos, cuddle a koala, see Crunch the Super-Croc, Victoria's only Komodo Dragons, Tassie devils, snakes, penguins, our Siberian/Sumatran tigers and much more...
OPEN 7 DAYS 9am - 5pm
ATTRACTIONS & TOURS
One of Australia’s best preserved heritage cities, Ballarat will have you intrigued with her grand historic buildings, beautiful gardens and cobbled laneways. Ballarat’s many museums and tours bring history to life, revealing secrets and stories of times past. With so much on offer in Ballarat you may just want to extend your stay!
Escapade is a live-action escape experience that will test your mental strength in a fun, exhilarating environment. Pick your team of 2-6 people to escape one of 3 experiences within 60 minutes. Open 7 days - book online. 10% OFF CODE: BESTOFBALLARAT
3/61 Curtis St (rear) 0411 491 008 escapadepuzzle.com.au
Ballarat's New Tramway Museum is now open! See trams between 100 and 135 years old that ran in Ballarat, Melbourne and Geelong, plus other pieces of tramway equipment and memorabilia. Tue 10am3pm, weekends & public hols. 11am - 4pm. Wendouree Parade 5334 1580
btm.org.au
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EUREKA CENTRE BALLARAT
Explore the cultural impact of the gold rush and hear the stories of the men and women who risked their lives in the fight for miners' rights. Located on the site of the 1854 Eureka Stockade and home to the historic Eureka Flag .
102 Stawell Street South, Ballarat (enter next to aquatic centre) Refer to eurekacentreballarat.com.au for hours & booking info.
Ph: 03 5333 0333
CITY & REGION TOURS
• 90 Minute City Heritage Tour
or by phone visit www.go2000.com.au or call 0407 966 651
0407 966 651
Celebrating all things Vegemite! Discover the man who invented this famous Aussie icon and enjoy a wide range of Vegemite memorabilia and merchandise. Open Tue –Sun 10am - 2pm (book for groups). See website for Tours & Workshops. 23 Neil St, Beaufort 0414 082 754 cyrilcallisterfoundation.org
Be Active Walk 6km around scenic Lake Wendouree and stroll through the beautiful Botanical Gardens. Swim or Gym at Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre. Tackle Black Hill Reserve Mountain Bike Park & Walking Tracks. For the kids there are fun adventure playgrounds at Lake Wendouree and Victoria Park. Explore the historic Old Cemetery with early gold rush graves, Eureka Stockade monuments & Chinese graves.
WHAT'S ON
Our mission is to make sure you never miss an event, and we love seeing visitors share these experiences with the locals. What better way to get under the skin of a city? With festivals, live music, theatre, exhibitions, markets and so much more, Ballarat has it all. Get amongst it!
EXHIBITIONS EXHIBITIONS
UNTIL 8 SEP
GEORGINA GOULD-HARDWICK: ENCAPSULATED PROJECT
A series of artworks in response to Seeding Victoria, highlighting the beauty and curiosity of our local native seeds while informing viewers of the importance of seed preservation.
Art Space Ballarat 14 Lydiard St Nth
UNTIL 15 SEP
FLOSSIE PEITSCH: APRONSTRINGS
Suspended blue aprons enclose and entangle the viewer as a metaphor for the selfless investment of heart and soul by women across time. This creates a space to reflect on the lives and struggles of women at Eureka and beyond.
Eureka Centre Ballarat 102 Stawell St Sth
UNTIL 22 SEP
EBB AND FLOW
Contemporary Indonesian sculpture from the Konfir Kabo Collection. Indonesian art has had a tumultuous history, ebbing and flowing due to various internal and external forces. Featuring more than 40 contemporary sculptures, 22 Indonesian artists represent the new wave in this contemporary artform through highly sophisticated work engaged with deep ideas. This exhibition adds to the too recent history of understanding the diversity and abundance of talent our Indonesian neighbours bring to the cultural table.
Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
UNTIL 29 SEP
THEA ANAMARA PERKINS: ATHERREYURRE
Thea Anamara Perkins is an Arrernte and Kalkadoon artist who explores representations of First Nations peoples and Country through portraiture and landscape. Atherreyurre, the original name for Alice Springs in Arrernte language, is a series of paintings which
documents the sun rising and setting over the Old Telegraph Station outside Alice Springs. Through depicting the same landscape at different times of the day, Perkins explores the passage of time as well as the colour and form of the landscape itself.
Art Screen - Art Gallery of Ballarat
Alfred Deakin Place (at rear of the Gallery)
UNTIL 2 OCT
BALLARAT YOUTH SHOWCASE
This spring Unicorn Lane will be showcasing the artworks of Ballarat’s youth. The exhibition will include a diversity in creative practice and approaches.
Unicorn Lane off 133 Sturt St (viewing 24/7)
UNTIL 4 OCT
QUEER VIEWS: NEW PERSPECTIVES ON THE COLLECTION
A collection display exploring a selection of artworks from the Gallery’s collection through a queer lens. Members from Ballarat’s LGBTIQA+ community have provided their unique and personal perspectives on a selection of figurative artworks. In doing so, they challenge hetero-normative and cisgender narratives and biases in the interpretation of the Gallery’s 140 year old collection.
Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
UNTIL 6 OCT
TONY VAN ROEVAN: BLENDED PORTRAITS UNLEASH MASTERS
An exhibition of paintings exploring a blend of portraits with a twist on the Dutch Masters. Mercure Ballarat 613 Main Rd
UNTIL 13 OCT
DIOKNO PASILAN: IMPRINT
Pasilan has created an installation examining memory in relation to belonging. Prints and sculptures are made from materials which draw from Pasilan’s childhood memories of growing up in a boat-making community in the Philippines. Using found images from magazines & books from the 30s to the present, Pasilan prints onto wood using gel medium. Geometric & organic forms are layered to reflect the fluidity of memory and personal narrative. A Backspace Gallery exhibition.
Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
Tiger Yaltangki
Malpa Wiru (Good Friends) (modified image)
© Tiger Yaltangki/ Copyright Agency, 2024
Gibson Les Paul (Recording) Les Paul, 1952
UNTIL 20 OCT
SASSY PARK: I HAVE CONFIDENCE IN SUNSHINE
Sassy Park plays with the history of domestic ceramics to explore ideas of vulnerability and fragility through scale, intimacy and humour. The ceramic surface becomes a place for commentary on which she paints, writes and draws as a way of memorialising the small stages of life and the intimacies of the everyday.
Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
UNTIL 24 NOV
CLARICE BECKETT
Paintings from the National Collection. Beckett painted the life and scenery of her coastal home with an eye for the commonplace and fleeting effects of nature. Her work captures a world on the cusp of modernisation, evoking both the natural environment and simple pleasures of suburbia. In 1972, the artist’s sister Hilda Mangan donated a group of Beckett’s works to the National Gallery. On view for the first time, their freshness & vitality was recently restored by extensive conservation treatment.
Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
31 AUG - 22 SEP
GOLDFIELDS PRINTMAKERS: GATHERING
Gathering showcases the diverse talents of Goldfields Printmakers members, celebrating their shared artistic methods and regional identity while fostering a deeper appreciation for the art form within the cultural landscape of the Goldfields.
Old Butchers Shop Gallery 112 Seymour St
1 SEP - 30 OCT
ALTOLOGY
Contemporary art exploring altered form, tone & hue. Drawing, painting, printing and sculpture by Takahiko Sugawara, Gordon Monro, Peter Rechenberg, Tiffany Titshall, Daria Bently, Terrence A. Doran, Amanda Western, Ian Kemp. Gallery 10 10 Bridge Mall
7 - 28 SEP
PETRA RODGERS: A CATALOG OF FEELINGS
An exhibition of oil paintings & coloured pencil drawings on plywood. Inspired by a collection of found images, the works explore themes related to textiles and music and how they associate with feelings of love, joy, loss and heartbreak. Kank Wolverang Records 30 Main Rd
14 - 29 SEP
SARAH LLOYD & GEOFF BONNEY: THE TWO OF US
An exhibition featuring recent paintings and sculptures by the incredibly talented duo Sarah Lloyd & Geoff Bonney. Opening Sat 14 Sep, 1pm. Ross Creek Gallery
183 Post Office Rd, Smythes Creek
18 SEP - 20 OCT
RUBYLICIOUS!
The Embroiderers Guild, Victoria – Ballarat Branch are celebrating their 40th anniversary with a special exhibition showcasing the work of their members, who will also be on site at Art Space demonstrating embroidery techniques. Art Space Ballarat 14 Lydiard St Nth issuu.com/bestofballarat
Sara Nash: DeSign
Art Hub: Rose Hudson Millinery
21 SEP - 2 MAR
ANTHONY WHITE: AFTER EUREKA: THE STUDIES FOR MANIFESTATION
Energetic highly key coloured explorations made in response to Sidney Nolan’s 1966 Eureka Stockade mural. Painted in France during a period marked by widespread public protests, these works continue White's wider thinking around the painterly gesture as a form of dissent, as well as an act of civil disobedience.
Eureka Centre Ballarat 102 Stawell St Sth
1 OCT - 31 JAN
RETRO RIFF
Assemblage art by Les Toth. Over 40 repurposed guitars influenced by his exciting musical career and featuring two specially designed Vegemite inspired guitars. Acoustic guitar performances in Beaufort on the Friday nights. Open Fri - Sun 10am - 2pm. Group bookings by appointment.
Cyril Callister Museum 23 Neil St, Beaufort
4 OCT - 13 NOV
KRISTEN MURRAY: LANDSCAPES IN & AROUND BALLARAT
A collection of graphite and charcoal drawings that depict landscapes of the natural environment within and surrounding the Ballarat region, which began life as en plein air sketches, developed further in Kristen’s studio. Unicorn Lane off 133 Sturt St (viewing 24/7)
5 - 20 OCT
OUR STORIES IN CLAY
Featuring nine regional artists, the exhibition showcases diverse ceramic journeys, offering unique perspectives on how living as a regional artist shapes their practice. Each work reflects a personal narrative forged through their relationship with clay. Opening Sat 5 Oct, 1pm.
Ross Creek Gallery
183 Post Office Rd, Smythes Creek
5 - 26 OCT
VIENNA DRYSDALE BISCHARD: AUTISTIC ARTISTIC
As a female artist with autism, Bischard’s research examines this condition and her experience of the gaps that exist in medical and scientific research. Wholly embracing her disability, here Bischard questions how autism
affects her art, encapsulated in the creation of portraits of her female friends, that not only allow her to celebrate autism but also assist in shaping her ideas and art practice.
Post Office Gallery Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St Nth
5 - 27 OCT
CATHERINE FREEMANTLE: BUNCHES OF BLOOMS-HYDIE
An exhibition of Hydrangea macrophylla, from the heart. This collection is something new for me, a different way to explore my deep passion for flowers and colour. Why Hydrangeas? I love them! Their big fluffy heads change constantly through the season, demanding attention like a family and giving constant joy. These acrylic and oil vignettes are pure indulgence; expressions of a deep love of nature.
Old Butchers Shop Gallery 112 Seymour St
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OCT - 24 NOV
THE ECLECTIC COLLECTIVE
An artistic collaboration between well known artist Jen Jones & friends, portraying a range of stunning artworks, styles & mediums.
Mercure Ballarat 613 Main Rd
12 OCT - 2 FEB
MEDIEVAL TO METAL: THE ART & EVOLUTION OF THE GUITAR
Exclusive to the Art Gallery of Ballarat, featuring 40 iconic guitars on loan from the National Guitar Museum (USA) + photographs, paintings, drawings, illustrative designs and objects. The collection of classical to contemporary works on display track the history of the world’s most popular instrument from its medieval beginnings through to the guitar’s pivotal role in blues, country and rock ‘n’ roll. See rare guitars and artefacts in this epic exhibition narrating the history, evolution and design of the guitar covering all music genres and all uses.
Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
19 OCT - 8 DEC
DEBORAH WOOD: INTO THE MAW
Developed during her treatment at Ballarat’s world class cancer centre BRICC, Wood's intent was not to depict illness but to explore ways that the human mind can create a framework of meaning through imagination and magical thinking. This artistic process enabled Wood to both make sense of, and regain some agency over, a circumstance in which she was suddenly swept ‘into the maw’ of medicine’s marvelous machinery. A Backspace Gallery exhibition.
Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
26 OCT - 2 FEB
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MVIR: FOREVER I LIVE
Josh Muir was a Gunditjmara, Yorta Yorta and Barkindji artist, born in Ballarat who passed away suddenly at the young age of 30. Josh’s artistic career spanned 12 years, during which he became a prolific artist. The works in the exhibition reflect Josh’s ongoing artistic legacy, emphasising Josh’s love of family and community, drawing on themes including cultural identity, the impacts and legacies of colonisation, mental health, addiction and grief.
Art Gallery of Ballarat 40 Lydiard St Nth
1 - 30 NOV
WE ARE HERE
An exhibition by trans and gender diverse artists. Through various forms of art such as painting, photography, sculpture & more, they will share their stories, struggles and triumphs with the world. Proudly presented by the City of Ballarat’s LGBTIQA+ Advisory Committee in
partnership with TBH Studio as part of Trans Awareness Week. Opening Fri 1 Nov, 5:30pm. TBH Studio 57 Bridge Mall
2 - 17 NOV
SUE & STEVE SEDGWICK: WORK IN PROGRESS
Art making is a practice - not just an end result. What most people see in a frame or a hanging in a gallery, is the end result. But behind the finished painting or artwork is an ongoing process of observation, note-taking, dedication and a lot of mess. Opening Sun 3 Nov, 1pm.
Ross Creek Gallery
183 Post Office Rd, Smythes Creek
2 - 24 NOV
PHILOMENA CARROLL: MOMENTO
A series of tonal realist paintings, reflecting the ephemeral nature of life in a contemporary iteration of the Vanitas tradition. The colourful works are both joyful and contemplative. The subjects of the paintings are mementos of the people who have gifted them to the artist. They are personal, celebratory and very relatable.
Old Butchers Shop Gallery 112 Seymour St
2 NOV - 4 DEC
ALISON COWAN: SHATTER
Alison Cowan is a glass artist who creates sculptural glass pieces, incorporating mixed media into her works. Shatter sees Alison also experimenting with material and scale.
Art Space Ballarat 14 Lydiard St Nth
15 NOV - 19 DEC
FEDERATION UNIVERSITY
ARTS ACADEMY: EYE 2024
Work by Federation University’s graduating students enrolled in the Bachelor of Visual Arts, showcasing the skills and understanding acquired during their time at the Arts Academy. Unicorn Lane off 133 Sturt St (viewing 24/7)
16 - 24 NOV
EYE24
End of Year Exhibition (EYE) showcases work created by graduating students from Federation University’s Bachelor of Visual Arts – a culmination and showcase of the skills, concepts and level of understanding acquired during their studies.
Post Office Gallery Cnr Sturt & Lydiard St Nth
DISCOVER LOCAL CRAFTSMANSHIP.
Ballarat’s craft drinks scene is awash with some of the best beer, gin, vodka and whisky in the country. Whether you’re after a local pub with independent brews on tap or a workshop led by an award-winning distiller, Ballarat is the perfect place to raise your glass.
Head to visitballarat.com.au or scan the QR code to explore Ballarat’s beer and spirits trail.
LIVE MUSIC LIVE MUSIC
Check websites & social media of venues for more shows & updates over the Spring period.
CIVIC HALL
300 Mair St • 5333 5888 • hermaj.com
FRI 20 SEP 7:30pm MSO - Beethoven & Mendelssohn
SAT 5 OCT Rogue Traders
SAT 19 OCT 8pm Middle Kids
SAT 2 NOV 7:30pm The Dreggs
THU 28 NOV 7:30pm Rockwiz Live!
FRI 29 NOV 8pm John Williamson
HER MAJESTY'S THEATRE
17 Lydiard St Sth • 5333 5888 • hermaj.com
SUN 24 NOV 3pm Marcia Hines
TUE 26 NOV 8pm St. Vincent
VOLTA
15 Field St • voltaballarat.com.au
THU 5 SEP 7pm Bleeding Through (USA)
FRI 6 SEP 8pm Flaming Wrekage
FRI 13 SEP 9pm Round Up: Country Club Night
FRI 20 SEP 8pm Merci, Mercy
SAT 5 OCT 8pm Olympia
THU 24 OCT 7pm Salt Tree
THU 31 OCT 7pm Semantics
TUE 12 NOV 6:30pm King Parrot
FRI 15 NOV 8pm Painters & Dockers
WENDOUREE CENTRE
FOR PERFORMING ARTS
1220 Howitt St • 5338 0980 • wcpa.com.au
SUN 8 SEP 7:30pm Creedence Clearwater Collective
SUN 22 SEP 2pm Marina Prior & Michael Cormick
FRI 4 OCT 7:30pm The 60 Four
SAT 5 OCT 2pm An Afternoon at the Proms, A Musical Spectacular
SUN 6 OCT 2pm The Great Indian Music & Dance Show
HOP TEMPLE
Rear of 24-28 Armstrong St Nth • 5317 7158 hoptemple.com.au
WED NIGHTS 7:30pm Hop Trivia
THU NIGHTS 7pm Music Bingo
FRI NIGHTS 8:30pm Beats, Brews & BBQs + DJ
SATURDAYS 9pm Live Music
SUNDAYS 1:30pm Blues & Brews
SUN 1 SEP 1:30pm Rhyley McGrath
SAT 7 SEP 9pm Cut Lunch
SUN 8 SEP 1:30pm Grim Fawkner
SAT 14 SEP 9pm Chrissy & Rod (TBC)
SUN 15 SEP 1:30pm Tommy McEwan
SAT 21 SEP 9pm Retro Revival
SUN 22 SEP 1:30pm Wilson & White
SAT 28 SEP 9pm Bec & Marty
SAT 5 OCT 9pm Cut Lunch
SUN 6 OCT 1:30pm Anna Scionti
SAT 12 OCT 9pm Untapped
SUN 13 OCT 1:30pm Jarrod Shaw
SAT 19 OCT 9pm Travis McCarthy
SUN 20 OCT 1:30pm Shane Gilbert
SAT 26 OCT 9pm Retro Revival
SAT 2 NOV 9pm Three's A Crowd
SAT 9 NOV 9pm Retro Revival
SAT 16 NOV 9pm Cut Lunch
SAT 23 NOV 9pm Bec & Marty
SAT 30 NOV 9pm Travis McCarthy
ART GALLERY OF BALLARAT
40 Lydiard St Nth • 5320 5858 artgalleryofballarat.com.au
SAT 14 SEP 6pm Leah Senior, Daisy Kilbourne
SAT 19 OCT 6pm Rose City Band, Dayfever
SUN 27 OCT 11am Nicholas Pollock
SAT 2 NOV 6pm RVG, Pyrex
SUN 10 NOV 11am Eclective, Aleksandr Tsiboulski
SAT 30 NOV 6pm CIVIC, The Hot Lemons
PIANO BAR BALLARAT
31 Sturt St • 5229 4086 pianobarballarat.com.au
FRI & SAT NIGHTS 7pm Piano Bar by Request
THU NIGHTS 6pm Drag Bingo
WED 4 SEP 7pm Piano Bar's Got Talent Final
SUN 8 SEP 2pm Adele tribute show
SUN 22 SEP Fleetwood Max
WED 25 SEP 12pm, 2pm Taylor Swift School Holiday Sessions (u18)
FRI 4 OCT 12pm, 2pm Taylor Swift School Holiday Sessions (u18)
SUN 6 OCT 2pm Spice Girls Tribute
BALLAARAT
MECHANICS’
INSTITUTE
117 Sturt St • 5331 3042 ballaratmi.org.au
SUN 8 SEP 2:30pm Teeny Tiny Stevies
SAT 5 OCT 7pm Calum Graham
SUN 13 OCT 2:30pm Susan Pierotti & Brian Chapman
FRI 1 NOV 8pm Daniel Champagne
CHISHOLM ST.
608 Chisholm St, Black Hill • chisholmst.com
FRI 6, SAT 7 SEP 6pm Prokofiev Visions: Bronwyn Blaiklock
FRI 18, SAT 19 OCT 6pm Get Folked: Talia Barrett, Bronwyn Blaiklock, Rick Chew, Martin Scuffins, Sharon Turley
RJMs WINE BAR
95 Mair St East • 4313 4949 rjmswinebar.com.au
SUN 1 SEP 1:30pm Back Alley Sally
SUN 8 SEP 1:30pm Andrew Borg
SUN 15 SEP 1:30pm Lowdown & Dirty
SUN 6 OCT 1:30pm Mitchell Matheson
SUN 13 OCT 1:30pm Jack Shilvock
ITINERANT SPIRITS
The Goods Shed, 200 Lydiard St Nth itinerantspirits.com
THU 10 OCT 7pm Jack Ladder & Ryder the Eagle
FRI 11 OCT 5:30pm Out on the Weekend: Uncle Lucius, Nick Shoulders, Margo Cilker, Jonny Fritz, Joshua Hedley, Freya Josephine Hollick, James Ellis & The Jealous Guys
ODESSA AT LEAVER'S HOTEL
80 Albert Street, Creswick • 0428 694 258 facebook.com/OdessaAtLeaversHotel
THU 5 SEP 6pm The Whitlams Black Stump Duo
FRI 6 SEP 7pm The Whitlams Black Stump Duo
SAT 14 SEP 7pm Sarah Caroll & The Big Fuss
FRI 27 SEP 7pm Celeste Kate, 100 Moods, Nampo, Bitter Vics
SUN 3 NOV 2pm Claire Anne Taylor Band, JB Paterson
THE EASTERN
81 Humffray St Nth • 0483 809 906 theeasternballarat.com
FRI 6 SEP 7pm Quivers
FRI 20 SEP 7:30pm Slim Krusty
4TH
STAGE STAGE
UNTIL 30 OCT
ROYAL SOUTH STREET SOCIETY BALLARAT EISTEDDFOD
The Royal South Street Society Ballarat Eisteddfod is the country's oldest running Eisteddfod and home to Australia’s rising stars. The annual Eisteddfod stage is a nurturing platform for artistic growth, where performers can develop their talents and flourish in the spotlight, or simply develop a love and appreciation for the performing arts. Info: royalsouthstreet.com.au
TUE 3 SEP 7:30pm
BURN THE FLOOR:
DARE TO DREAM
2024 celebrates the 25th anniversary of Burn the Floor and will feature Aussie rock classics including INXS, John Farnham, Cold Chisel, Sia, AC/DC, Keith Urban and music from one of the world’s finest pop vocal groups, Human Nature. This year’s title Dare to Dream reflects the dancer’s mantra as each dancer pushes the extremes bringing their famous, infectious, rebellious energy to the stage wearing stunning costumes and engulfed in rock and roll lighting! Tix: wcpa.com.au
WCPA 1200 Howitt St, Wendouree
27 SEP - 6 OCT
DANCING AT LUGHNASA
Presented by Ballarat National Theatre
Brian Friel’s Olivier Award-winning play is an astonishing evocation of a family’s world on the brink of change. It’s harvest time in County Donegal, Ireland, 1936. Outside the village of Ballybeg, the five Mundy sisters battle poverty to raise 7-year-old Michael and care for their brother, ‘Uncle’ Jack. During the Festival of Lughnasa, Pagan & Christian meet and collide. The sisters fight each other, love each other, dance, yearn and survive. Tix: hermaj.com
Woodman’s Hill Performing Arts Centre 1 Fussell St, Ballarat East
TUE 1 OCT 10am & 12pm
EMMA MEMMA: BOOP & TWIRL TOUR
Emma Memma is heading back out on her big, bright, orange Butterfly Bus to tour around the country bringing the Boop & Twirl Tour to Aussie families far and wide. Children across Australia will get to sing, dance and sign with Emma Memma and her friends, Elvin Melvin, BB Butterfly, Waffles the Wombat and their favourite Memma Mates! Families will be treated to a sprinkling of Emma Memma’s classic songs as well as new favourites like ‘Pasta Necklace’, ‘Twirl Twirl with Emma’ and ‘Boop on the Nose’ that are all featured on Emma Memma’s YouTube Channel and the new ‘Twirly Tunes’ album. Tix: hermaj.com
Civic Hall 300 Mair St
THU 3 OCT 7pm 360
ALLSTARS
BMX, basketball, breakdancing, acrobatics, drumming and more. A phenomenal physical performance exploring all forms of rotation, 360 ALLSTARS connects the street with the elite to deliver a supercharged urban circus. Boasting a stellar cast of World Champion and World Record holding artists and athletes, 360 ALLSTARS is a spectacular fusion of the extraordinary artistry that emerges from street culture. Tix: hermaj.com
Civic Hall 300 Mair St
FRI 4 OCT 7:30pm
THE 60 FOUR: HITS OF THE 60s & 70s
The 60 Four present the biggest hits of the '60s and '70s in an energetic, Las Vegas-style performance. Backed by a spectacular 9-piece band, they deliver a powerful performance of evocative and exhilarating nostalgia, with spine-tingling ballads and up-tempo, twisting hits. Think The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, The Bee Gees, Johnny O'Keefe and Elvis Presley.
Tix: wcpa.com.au
WCPA 1200 Howitt St, Wendouree
SAT 5 OCT 2pm
AN AFTERNOON AT THE PROMS
The Grand Musical Extravaganza is returning with a brand new program, hosted once again by Australia’s loveable violin maestro Ian Cooper. Featuring Proms favourites including Jerusalem, Land of Hope & Glory, Rule Britannia and Radetzky March. This stunning spectacle pays a heartfelt tribute to the legendary BBC Proms Concerts that have enthralled audiences for over a century. Tix: wcpa.com.au WCPA 1200 Howitt St, Wendouree
SUN 6 OCT 2pm
THE GREAT INDIAN MUSIC & DANCE SHOW
WED 9 OCT 10am DOROTHY THE DINOSAUR SPECTACULAR SHOW
Get ready to Romp-Bomp-A-Stomp with everyone’s favourite Dinosaur in this extravaganza of show stopping songs, including all The Wiggles greatest hits like Rock-A-Bye Your Bear, Hot Potato & Do the Propeller! The fun doesn’t stop there! Joined on stage by all her Wiggly friends you’ll be ‘Shaking your Hips’ with Wags the Dog, ‘Move your Arms’ like Henry the Octopus and singing ‘Quack, Quack’ with Captain Feathersword! Tix: hermaj.com Civic Hall 300 Mair St
THU 28 NOV 7:30pm
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MORE TO DO MORE TO DO
ONGOING
AURA
AURA immerses you in the story of gold in a 90 minute high impact, graphic presentation which explores the creation, discovery and impact of the precious metal then and now. Tix: sovereignhill.com.au
Sovereign Hill Bradshaw St, Golden Point
TUE 3 SEP 7pm
DAVE O'NEIL
Dave O’Neil has done stand up for over 30 years and been seen on TV shows such as Fisk, The Project, The Panel, The Front Bar & more.
Tix: pianobarballarat.com.au
Piano Bar Ballarat 31 Sturt St
COMEDY
SAT 7 SEP 7:30pm
SOOSHI MANGO: HOME MADE
Outrageous skits, knee-slappers, and musical numbers galore that will transport you back in time and have you laughing until your ribs are sore.
Tix: hermaj.com
Civic Hall 300 Mair St
7 - 8 SEP
GANESH FESTIVAL
Festivities include Pooja & Havan, dance & music, food stalls, rides, cultural activities, fireworks & more.
Info: ballarathindutemple.com.au
Ballarat High School 1726 Sturt St
TUE 10 SEP 7pm
DAVE THORNTON
Dave Thornton has performed at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival every year since 2007.
Tix: pianobarballarat.com.au
Piano Bar Ballarat 31 Sturt St
SHOW
FESTIVAL
Buninyong Village SPRING Market
BUNINYONG TOWN HALL
SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER
1 Pm to 5pm
Craft . Food . Art . Music facebook.com/buninyongvillagemarket
FESTIVAL
FRI 11 OCT 5:30pm
OUT ON THE WEEKEND
A joyous adventure of county and western music, feasts and friendship. Tix: outontheweekend.com.au
Itinerant Spirits
The Goods Shed, 200 Lydiard St Nth
11-12 & 18-19 OCT 5 – 10pm
FOOD, FIRE & LIGHT FESTIVAL
Experience a fusion of gritty performances, unique light installations, food cooked over flames, smoky cocktails & fire-lit wonders. Tix: ffl.sovereignhill.com.au
Sovereign Hill
Bradshaw St, Golden Point
SAT 19 OCT from 11am
BLUE PYRENEES ESTATE
RACING
FESTIVAL
SUN 15 SEP 10am – 4pm
POPCON 2024
Celebrate everything pop culturemovies & TV, books & video games, fantasy, sci-fi & anime. Stalls, cosplay competition & more. Free entry. Barkly Square 25-29 Barkly St
TUE 17 SEP 7pm
VANESSA LARRY MITCHELL
AVOCA CUP
Experience true country racing plus live music, kids' activities, camping at the racecourse & Fashions on the Field. Avoca is grass roots country racing at its best!
Tix: country.racing.com/avoca
Avoca Shire Turf Club
307 Racecourse Rd, Avoca
19 - 20 OCT
COMEDY
COMEDY
Mitchell returns with her stellar stand up comedy show 'Teardrops on my Dildo'. Tix: pianobarballarat.com.au
Piano Bar Ballarat 31 Sturt St
TUE 24 SEP 7pm
LEHMO
Lehmo has headlined at comedy clubs for well over fifteen years and worked all corners of the globe. Tix: pianobarballarat.com.au
Piano Bar Ballarat 31 Sturt St
SHOW issuu.com/bestofballarat
MARKET
BALLARAT WOODWORKERS
GUILD SHOW
Wood-turning and scroll-sawing demonstrations. Beautiful wooden items for sale plus tools & materials for projects. Exhibition showcasing unique artisanal pieces crafted by the talented guild members. Brown Hill Hall 375 Humffray St Nth
SAT 26 OCT 1 – 5pm
BUNINYONG VILLAGE MARKET
Enjoy the quarterly Buninyong Village Market, with gorgeous craft, art and food stalls and much more.
Buninyong Town Hall
309 Learmonth St, Buninyong
SUN 27 OCT 1pm
SPORT
AFL FOOTBALL
Western Bulldogs v St Kilda.
Tix: ticketmaster.com.au
Mars Stadium Creswick Rd, Wendouree
SAT 2 NOV 7pm
LUKE HEGGIE: GROGAN
The tribulations of someone just trying to stay alive until he’s dead, while attempting to remain a man of the people. Tix: ballaratmi.org.au
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute
117 Sturt St
2 - 3 NOV
124TH LAKE GOLDSMITH
STEAM & VINTAGE RALLY
Over 65 display sheds featuring steam & oil powered engines, saw mills, motorcycles, trucks, tractors, food & refreshments and more.
Info: lakegoldsmithsteamrally.org.au
Lake Goldsmith Steam Rally 1234 Carngham-Lake Goldsmith Rd, Lake Goldsmith
FRI 8 NOV 7:30pm
ABBIE CHATFIELD
The Trauma Dump Tour sees Abbie bring her raw, unfiltered self to stages across the country. Tix: hermaj.com
Civic Hall 300 Mair St
SAT 16 NOV 9am – 8pm CLUNES SHOW
A day of family fun with Stewart Bryant whip cracking show, music, animals, food & wine, art & craft, kids' activities, show bags, rides & more. Clunes Showgrounds
54 Victoria St, Clunes
16 - 17 NOV
VICTORIAN MEDIEVAL FESTIVAL
A historical adventure for the whole family, with jousting knights, birds of prey, food, performances and more. Tix: kryalcastle.com.au
Kryal Castle 121 Forbes Rd, Leigh Creek
SUN 24 NOV 10am - 4pm
BALLARAT SPRINGFEST
Enjoy 450+ market stalls plus family friendly activities, live music, entertainment & delicious food on the shores of Lake Wendouree. Info: ballaratspringfest.com.au
Lake Wendouree
Gardens Precinct
• Close to Ballarat CBD, Sovereign Hill & Wildlife Park
• Public Transport at our front door
• 1, 2 & 3 Bedroom Villas
• Powered & Ensuite Sites
• FREE WiFi & Foxtel • Games Room
• Camp Kitchen
• Playground & FREE Mini-Golf
• FREE Eureka Pool Next Door (Nov-Apr)
Member Discounts for G'Day Park Members Dogs welcome (contact us for details)
Stay with us in the heart of the historic Eureka Stockade precinct
MARKETS
FOOD • PRODUCE • LOCAL SEASONAL • ORGANIC
FIRST SATURDAY OF THE MONTH BAKERY HILL • BALLARAT
Visit our website or social pages for full schedule
thebridgemarket.com.au
Discover the very best fresh food and produce and buy direct from local farmers and producers. Join the slow food revolution and you’ll see why foodies only source their ingredients from local farmers markets.
BARKLY SQUARE GLOBAL MARKET
FRI 20 SEP 3:30 – 7:30pm Barkly Square, 25-29 Barkly St
THE BRIDGE MARKET
1ST SAT OF THE MONTH 9am – 1pm Bakery Hill, Ballarat
BALLARAT FARMERS MARKET
2ND & 4TH SAT OF THE MONTH 9am – 1pm Zoo Drive, Lake Wendouree (off Wendouree Pde)
CRESWICK MARKET
3RD SAT OF THE MONTH 9am – 1pm Victoria St, Creswick (18km from Ballarat)
SMYTHESDALE COUNTRY MARKET
3RD SAT OF THE MONTH 9am – 1pm Glenelg Hwy, Smythesdale (19km from Ballarat)
CLUNES FARMERS MARKET
2ND SUN OF THE MONTH 9am – 1pm Fraser St, Clunes (35km from Ballarat)
BALLAN FARMERS MARKET
2ND SAT OF THE MONTH 9am – 1pm Inglis St, Ballan (39km from Ballarat)
DAYLESFORD SUNDAY MARKET
SUNDAYS 8am – 3pm 18 Raglan St, Daylesford (45km from Ballarat)
BEAUFORT TOWN MARKET
SAT 28 SEP 9am – 1pm Beaufort Memorial Rose Garden (49km from Ballarat)
TALBOT FARMERS MARKET
3RD SUN OF THE MONTH 9am – 1pm Scandinavian Cres, Talbot (52km from Ballarat)
