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ROCKET & BELLE 37 Mair St FRI 4, 11 DEC 5pm Amie Brûlée (FREE)
BALLAARAT MECHANICS' INSTITUTE
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FRI 4, 11, 18 DEC 5:30 – 7:30pm Christmas Emporium live music (FREE) SAT 16 JAN 7pm Fanny Lumsden Tix: ticketebo.com.au
THE EASTERN
FRI 4 DEC 7pm APCO with Dexy Oscillator SAT 5 DEC 7pm Bob Log III with Spike the River SAT 12 DEC 7pm Batpiss with Dewey & the Panel Beaters FRI 12 FEB 7pm Metal from the Grave
VOLTA
FRI 4 DEC 6:30 & 9:30pm Mick Thomas’ Roving Commission SAT 5 DEC 6:30 & 9pm Tim Rogers&Davey Lane SAT 12 DEC 7 & 9:30pm Esoteric, Floc SAT 19 DEC 7 & 9:30pm GANGZ, Bones & Jones
THE MAIN BAR
SAT 5 DEC 6pm Los Locos FRI 18 DEC 7pm Phil & Trudy Edgeley Tix: eventbrite.com.au
PIANO BAR BALLARAT
FRI & SAT NIGHTS 6:30 - 9:30pm Live music + dinner - bookings essential
SUMMER SUNDAYS SUN 10, 17, 24 JAN
Get your friends together and stream live from your backyard. Info and lineup announcements: facebook.com/summersundaysballarat
ROCK BALLARAT 12 - 14 FEB
Live Bands, Street Party, Tiki Party, Pin-Ups, Car Show, Fashion, Burlesque & more Tix & info: rockballarat.com.au SUMMER SALT North Gardens SUN 28 FEB from 1pm The Teskey Brothers, The Cat Empire, John Butler, Boy & Bear, Montaigne, Emily Wurramara Tix: summersaltmusic.com.au
MORE TO DO MORE TO DO THROUGHOUT DECEMBER
XMAS CHRISTMAS IN BALLARAT
Ballarat’s CBD will come alive this Christmas with some standout new decorations joining the city’s iconic light and floral displays to depict this year’s theme of celebrating ‘Under the Same Stars’. More info at: christmasinballarat.com.au FRI 4, 11 DEC 5pm
XMAS CHRISTMAS SHOPPING VINTAGE STYLE
Shop antique, vintage and industrial treasures, with Amie Brûlée singing Christmas cheer plus complimentary champagne on arrival. Rocket and Belle 37 Mair St FRI 4, 11, 18 DEC 5:30 – 7:30pm
XMAS CHRISTMAS EMPORIUM
Presented by Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute. Enjoy live music, shops at the front of the BMI, Homeground Cafe, all open for people to come and buy gifts for Christmas. Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute precinct 117 - 125 Sturt St SAT 5 DEC 9am – 2pm MARKET SUN 20 DEC 10am – 2pm BRIDGE MALL FARMERS
& MAKERS MARKET
Stock up on all your market favourites directly from the producers and makers at the Farmers & Makers Market. If it is a unique gift or a special something for your Christmas spread, we have you covered.
Bridge Mall
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FOOD • PRODUCE • LOCAL SEASONAL • ORGANIC
5 DECEMBER 9am - 2pm
20 DECEMBER 10am - 2pm
Visit our website or social pages for full schedule BRIDGEMALLMARKET.COM.AU
XMAS
FESTIVAL
TROTS
FRI 11 DEC 6 – 9pm
MAIN ROAD TRADERS TWILIGHT CHRISTMAS SALE
Vintage fashions, quirky collectibles, great dining, secondhand books, artisan-designed bags, rugs & art, fine art & photography, one-off discounts, buskers & street performers . Main Road Bakery Hill
SUN 10, 17, 24 JAN SUMMER SUNDAYS
Summer Sundays is back! Get your friends together and stream live from your backyard. Check Facebook for info and lineup announcements: facebook.com/summersundaysballarat
SAT 23 JAN PETSTOCK BALLARAT PACING CUP
Showcasing the best in harness racing action + entertainment and dining. For updates and info visit: ballarattrottingclub.com.au
Ballarat & District Trotting Club
Cnr Bell & Sutton St, Redan
CYCLING
FESTIVAL 3 - 7 FEB FED UNI ROAD NATS
The Federation University Road National Championships takes Australia’s best cyclists to Ballarat, Buninyong and surrounding areas in a battle for the coveted green and gold National Champions jersey. Featuring an exciting 5-day program with criterium, road race and time trial events. With plenty happening on and off the track, there's something for everyone. Info and updates: roadnationals.org.au
12 - 14 FEB ROCK BALLARAT
Rock Ballarat Rock 'n' Roll Rockabilly Festival is back! Join us for all the live bands, fashion, burlesque, pinups, dancing, cars and the return of Ballarat's favorite street party! For updates and tickets visit: rockballarat.com.au
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THEATRE
FESTIVAL 27 - 28 FEB LADDERFRAME SUMMER SHOWCASE
LadderFrame Theatre Collective is excited to be putting on its first original showcase, celebrating the incredible theatrical talents of Ballarat local creatives. An eclectic cast and crew of local actors and entrepreneurs will collectively write, rehearse, execute and perform an original, debut stylised showcase in the theme of Verbatim Theatre. Check out our Instagram or FB page to learn more and snatch up tickets! SUN 28 FEB from 1pm
SUMMERSALT
Showcasing the best of home-grown Australian artists and cultural attractions in a family friendly environment. Line-up: The Teskey Brothers, The Cat Empire, John Butler, Boy & Bear, Montaigne and Emily Wurramara. Tix: summersaltmusic.com.au North Gardens Gillies St
Swimming Pools & Bookings phone: (03) 5335 9041 www.ballarattrottingclub.com.au Water Play www.ballarat.vic.gov.au
Ballarat Aquatic & Lifestyle Centre
Gillies St Nth, Lake Gardens • 5334 2499
Black Hill Aquatic Centre
Chisholm St, Black Hill • 5334 4641
Brown Hill Aquatic Centre
Humffray St Nth, Brown Hill • 5338 8663
Buninyong Aquatic Centre
Forest St, Buninyong • 5341 3302 Eureka Aquatic Centre & Outdoor Water Play SUMMER FUN Stawell St, Ballarat • 5334 4641
Midlands Outdoor Water Play
Midlands Reserve, Doveton St, Ballarat North
Sebastopol Outdoor Water Play
Victory Park, Vickers St, Sebastopol
