Summer Sundays is Back for 2021!

The City of Ballarat’s popular Summer Sundays is back in 2021 with an awesome line up of artists and a very different format.

Live and local, over three weekends in January, Summer Sundays is partnering with three of Ballarat’s major attractions, Sovereign Hill, Kryal Castle and the Ballarat Wildlife Park to deliver the popular live music events.  

Each Summer Sunday concert will be live streamed via @summersundaysballarat Facebook page showcasing Ballarat’s attractions and promoting Ballarat as a perfect Summer destination to an expanded audience.

Featuring headline acts including Clare Bowditch, Ella Hooper and the Ross Wilson Trio, along with local artists, the 2021 program will appeal to a broad audience. It’s not often jazz, pop and rock concerts are presented in the company of kangaroos and koalas, jousting knights or amidst the hustle and bustle of an 1850s township!

Deputy Mayor, Cr Amy Johnson says the pairing of Summer Sundays concerts with Ballarat’s local attractions is part of the City’s concerted approach to encourage people to visit and support Ballarat businesses this Summer.

"Moving the event from the Ballarat Botanical Gardens allows the artists to perform in a controlled COVID-safe environment," she said.

Music played a big role on the goldfields and Sovereign Hill is delighted to be hosting one of three Summer Sunday concerts. “We're energised by that same rebellious spirit and innovative vision of locals that founded Sovereign Hill 50 years ago,” Mark Hemetsberger, Head of Marketing and Design said of the different format this year.

Be sure to put the dates in your diaries. Each concert will be performed and live streamed between 2.30pm-5.00pm.

10 January 2021 - Sovereign Hill  

Clare Bowditch, CW Stoneking, Juan Alban  

 17 January 2021 - Ballarat Wildlife Park  

Ella Hooper,  Haley Mary,  Connor Toomey  

 24 January 2021 - Kryal Castle  

Ross Wilson Trio,  Benny Walker,  Candy Wade   

 For more details, go to @summersundaysballarat Facebook page.