Ballarat's autumn events 2025

Ballarat’s biggest annual event, the Ballarat Begonia Festival, will spring to life again this weekend. From stunning garden displays to captivating celebrity guests, brilliant family entertainment to the best local food and drink, interactive competitions to live music, and of course the PowerFM Begonia Festival Parade – the 73rd Ballarat Begonia Festival promises to be as big and bustling as ever. 

When: 8-10 March.
Where: Ballarat Botanical Gardens
Bookings: this is a FREE event.
Event information: Ballarat Begonia Festival

Celebrate the official opening of the Bridge Mall Redevelopment with live carnival entertainment, family activities, a vintage car showcase and a brand new shopping experience.

When: 15-16 March
Where: Bridge Mall
Bookings: this is a FREE event. 
Event information: Bridge Mall Redevelopment official opening

Every year in March, Ballarat comes together to celebrate the city’s wonderful cultural diversity with Harmony Fest.

When: events will take place between 14 - 27 March. 
Where: various locations across Ballarat.  
Bookings: these are FREE events.  
Event information: Ballarat Harmony Fest

Let's Chat Ballarat will provide community members with an opportunity to provide in-person feedback, engage with Councillors and staff and learn more about local services and city's priorities.

When: Thursday 20 March - 4pm to 8pm, Friday 21 March - 9am to 1pm
Where: Civic Hall, 300-304 Mair Street, Ballarat
Bookings: This is a FREE event.
Event information: Let's Chat Ballarat Community Expo

Acclaimed singer Sarah Blasko is doing her first regional tour since 2017 off the back of her new album, I Just Need to Conquer this Mountain, which debuted at #6 on the ARIA Australian Album Chart and was crowned Double J Feature Album. 

When: 6.30pm, 22 March.  
Where: Her Majesty’s Theatre 
Tickets: $59.90 - This event is 18+ only.
Event information: Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat

The Ballarat Ageing Well Expo 2025 provides older community members, families and carers with an opportunity to connect with local aged care service providers and to find out more about available local services, community health, advocacy and support groups.

When: 10am-2pm, 26 March 
Where: Mercure Ballarat Hotel and Convention Centre 
Bookings: this is a FREE event. 
Event information: Ballarat Ageing Well Expo 2025

Visit the Ballarat CBD as Sturt Street comes alive this Easter.

When: Friday 11 April - Thursday 24 April
Where: Ballarat CBD 
Bookings: these are FREE activities 
Event information: Ballarat in the know - Easter in Ballarat

This festival is all about mixing old and new, retro with innovation, celebrating country and culture, and a region that’s proud and historic while evolving as a modern city.

When: 16 – 25 May 
Where: Events held across Ballarat 
Bookings: a mix of FREE and paid activities.  
Event information: Ballarat Heritage Festival

Experience the unique artisanal work of Ballarat’s talented makers, artisans and artists at Craft Lab.

When: 16-25 May 
Where: multiple venues across Ballarat. 
Bookings: some events are free while others require tickets.  
Event information: Creative Ballarat - Craft Lab 25.

Sydney Dance Company explodes onto the stage in Rafael Bonachela’s momenta, which takes audiences on a journey into the poetry and physicality of human bonds.

When: 3 May 
Where: Her Majesty’s Theatre 
Bookings: varying prices, $30+ 
Event information: Her Majesty’s Theatre Ballarat