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Ballarat has secured worldwide dining phenomenon Diner en Blanc.

Ballarat secures worldwide dining event Le Dîner en Blanc

Ballarat will become the first regional Victorian city to host a worldwide dining phenomenon that is sweeping the globe. Le Dîner en Blanc, touted as the world’s poshest picnic, will come to Ballarat on Saturday 1 April. The movement, which involves participants wearing elegant, all-white clothes and dining outside in a large group, started in Paris in 1988 and is now held in more than 120 cities worldwide. The event is...

Ballarat Sports and Events Centre, in Wendouree

Council votes to appoint builder for Ballarat Sports Events Centre Stage Two

City of Ballarat Council last night voted to award a tender for the construction of stage two of the Ballarat Sports and Events Centre to Ballarat firm H Troon Pty Ltd for $3,984,090.00. Stage two works will include the development of three 3x3 basketball courts, a learning centre, regional strength and conditioning centre and façade upgrade. The competition standard 3x3 courts will be the...

Mayor on Lake Wendouree

Ballarat makes its pitch to host rowing events at the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games

Ballarat has launched a bid to restore rowing events as part of the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games – and has put its hand up to host the events at Lake Wendouree.

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Opportunities to get involved

Events across the region are always looking for additional support. Find out more about how you can get involved.

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Picnic In The Park

Picnic in the Park, the latest addition to the City of Ballarat summer event calendar, is set to return to Victoria Park on Australia Day, Friday 26 January 2024. Gather your family and friends for a relaxed afternoon with great food, fun and entertainment.Bring a picnic or enjoy delicious food and drink offerings from a variety of local food trucks. Picnic in the Park will be held at Victoria Park (next to the inclusive pla...

NAIDOC WEEK 2024 Poster Art

National Aboriginal and Islander Day Observance Committee (NAIDOC) Week celebrations are held across Australia in the first week of July each year (Sunday to Sunday), to celebrate and recognise the history, cultures and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.

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The City of Ballarat has several grant programs to support community groups, organisations and businesses seeking funding for programs, events, products and services that bring a range of benefits to Ballarat.

Former Victorian Multicultural Commissioner Shankar Kasynathan speaking to crowds at Harmony Day flag raising event last year

Harmony in Ballarat

Following a groundswell of support from local intercultural groups, the City of Ballarat’s annual Harmony Fest is growing into a significant calendar of events. The festival provides the whole community with opportunities to learn about and celebrate Ballarat’s cultural diversity.

Civic Hall at night

The Civic Hall is open and following strict COIVD-19 safety guidelines.Ballarat's Civic Hall has re-emerged as one of the City's most popular and adaptable event spaces.Following a major renovation in 2019, the Ballarat Civic Hall hosts an annual season of diverse, entertaining and world-class events and performances for local, regional, national and international organisations.The venue is an inviting space for audiences, performe...

2024 Reconciliation Week branding - Now more than ever

National Reconciliation Week

Reconciliation Week is a time for all of us to learn about our shared histories, cultures, and achievements, and explore how we can help achieve reconciliation in Australia.