Upcoming · Ballarat, VIC
Things to Do in Ballarat, VIC
Ballarat, Victoria hosts around 400 upcoming events, with approximately 250 scheduled within the next 30 days. About 45% of these listings are free to attend. The most common categories include Wellness & Mindfulness with about 80 events, followed by Community & Social activities at about 70, Theater & Performing Arts at about 60, Workshops & Classes at about 50, Family & Kids events at about 40, and Concerts & Live Music at about 30. Key venues featuring the most listings are Ballarat Library, Her Majesty's Theatre Ballarat, Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre Inc., Sebastopol Library, Vickers Street Community Hub, and Ballarat Performing Arts Centre. Notable performers with upcoming dates include Focus Group Music & Ska Nation presents, Ballarat Fly Fishers Club, Ballarat and Clarendon College 1920 Club, Red Hot Summer Tour, and National Rodeo Co. Founded in 1838 and home to a population of about 120,000 according to the 2021 figure, this city offers a diverse programme for residents and visitors planning activities this month.
City facts
- Weather
- 16°C · Overcast · High 17° / low 12°C · 100% precip
- Population
- 116,201 (2021)
- Area
- 113.7 km²
- Elevation
- 435 m
- Founded
- 1838
Source: Wikidata
Categories
Concerts & Live Music21Theater & Performing Arts45Exhibitions & Art2Museums & Heritage3Food & Drink11Markets & Fairs2Sports & Fitness8Family & Kids23Nightlife & Clubbing3Hiking & Outdoors3Workshops & Classes42Talks & Lectures1Movies & Film10Community & Social36Business & Networking14Wellness & Mindfulness64Seasonal & Holiday3Literary1Conferences & Summits13🎃 Halloween🎄 ChristmasThings to do
Ballarat LibraryHer Majesty's Theatre BallaratSebastopol LibraryBallaarat Mechanics' InstituteDaylesford ApothecaryVickers Street Community HubBallarat Performing Arts CentreDaylesford Neighbourhood Centre Inc.Eureka Centre BallaratBallan Library & Community HubBrown Hill Community HallKoling Karringa Ngitj (Grow Together) Shop/Studio Space - opp cafe
Sat, 31 Oct
10:00 am · $33.08 +
Wombat Park Estate Spring Open Garden - Sat 31st Oct & Sun 1st Nov 2026
4719 Midland Hwy · 4719 Midland Highway, Daylesford, VIC 3460
Hiking & Outdoors
$33.08 +
10:00 am · Free
Make It 3D • Spring 2026 • Ballarat Library Maker Space
Ballarat Library · 178 Doveton St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia
Workshops & Classes
Free
10:30 am · $35 +
African Dance Workshop
BGT Community Hall · 25 Barkly St, Ballarat East VIC 3350, Australia
Theater & Performing Arts
$35 +
12:00 pm · $59.54 +
Ballarat Dachshund Puppy Yoga Class
Elements Health & Fitness · 97 Hertford Street, Sebastopol, VIC 3356
Workshops & Classes
$59.54 +
1:00 pm · $65 +
Hola Margarita! | Ballarat (VIC)
Multiple Venues · Ballarat VIC, Australia
Food & Drink
$65 +
1:00 pm · $59.54 +
Ballarat Dachshund Puppy Yoga Class
Elements Health & Fitness · 97 Hertford Street, Sebastopol, VIC 3356
Workshops & Classes
$59.54 +
2:00 pm · Free
Sonika Halloween Fest
Trades Hall · 24 Camp St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia
Concerts & Live Music
Free
2:00 pm · Free
An Intimate Hour of Magic
Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute · 117-119 Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia
Movies & Film
Free
7:30 pm · $15 +
Salem Witches - A Halloween Murder Mystery Fundraiser
Creswick Courthouse Theatre · 2 Raglan St, Creswick VIC 3363, Australia
Theater & Performing Arts
$15 +
Sun, 1 Nov
See listing
Guy Sebastian: 100 X Around Australia Tour
Her Majesty's Theatre Ballarat · 17 Lydiard St S, Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
Theater & Performing Arts
See listing
10:00 am · Free
Ballarat's Kite Flying Festival
Victoria Park -Dog Park · Caretakers Dr, Newington VIC 3350, Australia
Hiking & Outdoors
Free
3:00 pm · $15 +
Sangita Kirtan - Shepherd's Flat
tanderrum · 181 Lithia Ln, Shepherds Flat VIC 3461, Australia
Concerts & Live Music
$15 +
Mon, 2 Nov
10:00 am · Free
Ambulance Victoria: Stroke awareness (FAST) + Morning Tea (Creswick)
Creswick Neighbourhood Centre · 19 Victoria Street, Creswick, VIC 3363
Wellness & Mindfulness
Free
10:00 am · Free
Tech Q&A • Spring 2026 • Wendouree Library
Wendouree Library · Gillies St N, Wendouree VIC 3355, Australia
Conferences & Summits
Free
11:30 am · $15 +
Qigong 2 NOV with Klyti Green Mondays in Nov hosted by Food Is Free Inc.
Koling Karringa Ngitj (Grow Together) Shop/Studio Space - opp cafe · 25 Barkly St, Ballarat East VIC 3350, Australia
Wellness & Mindfulness
$15 +
11:30 am · Free
Overcoming social isolation and loneliness.
25 Fraser St · 25 Fraser Street, Clunes, VIC 3370
Wellness & Mindfulness
Free
1:00 pm · Free
Tech Q&A • Spring 2026 • Sebastopol Library
Sebastopol Library · 181 Albert St, Sebastopol VIC 3356, Australia
Conferences & Summits
Free
2:00 pm · Free
Maker Space Safety Induction • Spring 2026 • Ballarat Library
Ballarat Library · 178 Doveton St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia
Workshops & Classes
Free
3:00 pm · Free
Maker Space Drop-In • Spring 2026 • Ballarat Library
Ballarat Library · 178 Doveton St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia
Workshops & Classes
Free
5:30 pm · Free
Locals night
Odessa at Leaver's Hotel · 80 Albert St, Creswick VIC 3363, Australia
Food & Drink
Free
7:00 pm · $35 +
Sound Immersion - Evening
Soul Barn Clunes · 69 Fraser St, Clunes VIC 3370, Australia
Wellness & Mindfulness
$35 +
7:00 pm · Free
BPG Retrosuburbia Book Club Aug-Dec 2026
Bunch of Grapes Hotel · 401 Pleasant St S, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia
Community & Social
Free
Tue, 3 Nov
12:00 pm · Free
BNI Eureka
Bunch of Grapes Hotel · 401 Pleasant Street South, Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
Business & Networking
Free
7:00 pm · Free
Ballarat Support Group - GROW Mental Wellbeing Program
Cooinda Centre · 10 Learmonth Road, Wendouree, VIC 3355
Wellness & Mindfulness
Free
Wed, 4 Nov
7:15 am · Free
BNI Southern Cross (Ballarat)
Ballarat Leagues Club · 52 Humffray Street North, Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
Business & Networking
Free
11:15 am · Free
Play & Sing with Coco Sounds @ Djila-tjarriu Community Hub Term 4
Djila-tjarriu Community Hub · 18 Donegal Dr, Alfredton VIC 3350, Australia
Family & Kids
Free
11:30 am · Free
Digital Forms and Services Assistance • Spring 2026 • Ballarat Library
Ballarat Library · 178 Doveton St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia
Conferences & Summits
Free
4:00 pm · Free
Comic Creators (Round 1) • Spring 2026 • Ballarat Library
Ballarat Library · 178 Doveton St N, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia
Family & Kids
Free
4:30 pm · $120 +
Functional Integration Lesson
Ballarat Mechanics' Institute, “Hooper Room” (next to library) · 117-119 Sturt St, Ballarat Central VIC 3350, Australia
Wellness & Mindfulness
$120 +
Thu, 5 Nov
See listing
Anh Do: The Happiest Refugee Live!
Her Majesty's Theatre Ballarat · 17 Lydiard St S, Ballarat Central, VIC 3350
Theater & Performing Arts
See listing
Plan ahead
Author Visit: Susea Spray • Spring 2026 • Sebastopol Library
Sat, 14 Nov · Sebastopol Library
Walk Talk Scotland Walking Tour of Daylesford
Fri, 4 Dec · Daylesford Regional Visitor Information Centre
Cobra Kai LIVE in Ballarat!
Thu, 26 Nov · Selkirk Stadium
Central Highlands Regional Advocacy Group Meeting #4
Thu, 19 Nov · Trench Room - Ballarat Town Hall
BallaRatCat Comedy in the Chapel - December
Fri, 4 Dec · Ballarat Performing Arts Centre
WILDGROUND - A full body reset, guided by the forest
Sun, 29 Nov · Vincent Street
In Conversation with Richard Glover
Mon, 23 Nov · Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute
Sleep Masterclass - Nurses & Shift-Workers - BALLARAT
Thu, 26 Nov · Djila-tjarru Community Hub
Frequently asked questions about events in Ballarat
- What percentage of events in Ballarat are free?
- About 45% of the listed events in Ballarat are free to attend.
- Which venues have the most upcoming events?
- The venues with the most upcoming listings include Ballarat Library, Her Majesty's Theatre Ballarat, Daylesford Neighbourhood Centre Inc., Sebastopol Library, Vickers Street Community Hub, and Ballarat Performing Arts Centre.
- What are the most common types of events listed?
- The most listed event types are Wellness & Mindfulness with about 80 events, Community & Social with about 70, Theater & Performing Arts with about 60, Workshops & Classes with about 50, Family & Kids with about 40, and Concerts & Live Music with about 30.
- Who are some performers with upcoming dates?
- Performers with upcoming dates include Focus Group Music & Ska Nation presents, Ballarat Fly Fishers Club, Ballarat and Clarendon College 1920 Club, Red Hot Summer Tour, and National Rodeo Co.