Ballarat Winter Festival is a celebration of the city’s signature season through events, activities and unique offerings. Rug-up and get amongst it as Ballarat transforms into a winter wonderland with a myriad of experiences to warm your heart, soul, and belly. 24 June to 16 July 2023

Ballarat Winter Festival

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Pop-Up Ice Rink – Disco Sessions

Pop-Up Ice Rink – Bollywood on Ice Sessions

Winter Wonderlights

Winter Camp #26

Gnocchi Masterclass

Red Series

Grazing High Tea Experience

Peony Parlor High Tea Experience

Watch a spectacular fire joust, be dazzled by flaming swords, create magical potions, enjoy live theatre performances and more. 

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See accessibility notes for Ice Rink in 'access' area of the website

Toddler (4 years and under) &#8211; $9 
Child (5 &#8211; 14 years) &#8211; $12 
Adult (15 plus years) &#8211; $18 
Family (two adults, two children or 1 adult, 3 children) &#8211; $48 
Groups (10 or more, all ages) &#8211; $14 per person

Family Friendly

Pop-Up Ice Rink

Actively welcomes people with access needs.

Welcomes and assists people who have challenges with learning, communication, understanding and behaviour. (includes people with autism, intellectual disability, Down syndrome, acquired brain injury (ABI), dyslexia and dementia)                    

Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.                    

Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.                    

Caters for people who use a wheelchair.                    

Caters for people with sufficient mobility to climb a few steps but who would benefit from fixtures to aid balance. (This includes people using walking frames and mobility aids)                    

Adult (16 plus) One Day Pass = $36.00. Adult (16 plus) Two Day Pass = $54.00

Knights Of Fire

Stay tuned for updates on the 2024 Ballarat Winter Festival. 

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An impressive line-up of events awaits the family this Winter in Ballarat.

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Enjoy an array of entertainment at the Ballarat Winter Festival, from workshops to musical performances and more.

Entertainment

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Eat and drink your way around Ballarat during the 2023 Ballarat Winter Festival.

Food and Drink

Cooking masterclass with Carboni’s Italian Kitchen (3)-medium

Learn something new at the Ballarat Winter Festival.

Workshops

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Are you planning a getaway to Ballarat outside of the Winter Festival? This is your starting point for everything you need to know before you hit the road. 

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Please note: Several events have been cancelled due to heavy rains in the region. <a href="https://ballarat-events-heritage.vercel.app/news/test-post/">Click here</a> for more details.

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