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Christmas in Ballarat

Unwrap the magic of Christmas in Ballarat as the city comes alive with dazzling decorations, live music and more.  

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Christmas in Ballarat Art Trail

Explore the Ballarat CBD and complete the ‘Where’s Holly’ Christmas Art Trail. Presented by Justine McAllister, in collaboration…


11 Nov - 02 Jan

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Ballarat’s Magical Christmas Emporium

Designed by Ballarat artist Zlatko Balazic, Ballarat’s Magical Christmas Emporium is a must see this Christmas. Located on…


11 Nov - 02 Jan

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Ballarat Santa’s Telephone Box

Located in the Ballarat Visitor Information Centre, step into Santa’s Red Telephone Booth this Christmas and leave a…


11 Nov - 02 Jan

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Floral Reindeer and Santa Sleigh

These festive floral sculptures of Santa’s sleigh pulled by his nine reindeer have become an icon for Ballarat…


11 Nov - 02 Jan

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Giant Christmas Bauble

The Giant Christmas Bauble will be back in Ballarat this Christmas. The Christmas Bauble will shine brightly every…


11 Nov - 02 Jan

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Ballarat’s Christmas Tree

The Ballarat Christmas Tree is a real cedar tree in the beautiful Sturt Street Gardens. The tree gets…


11 Nov - 02 Jan

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Christmas Art Trail

Follow the Christmas art trail through Ballarat for your chance to WIN.

Festive Program

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Decorations

See crowd favourites including the floral reindeer and giant walk-through bauble. 

Free Christmas Workshops

From wooden rocking horses to Christmas trees and cards, Ballarat is getting its craft on this Christmas.  

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Explore our Christmas calendar

Plan your Christmas in Ballarat experience and enjoy a line-up of events, live music and entertainment, decorations and workshops.

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Sunday 22 December

Ballarat Carols by Candlelight

Enjoy an evening of Christmas songs and cheer from some of Ballarat's most loved performers.

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Put Ballarat under your tree this Christmas

Shop small and support local this Christmas with gifts from Ballarat’s swag of talented creatives and boutique retailers.

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