Festival

Events

Events Search and Views Navigation

Event Views Navigation

Today

  • Day Tours of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute | Australian Heritage Festival

    Lending Library Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia

    A colourful history of the Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and it’s people. By appointment only, (to organise a volunteer guide we require 24hrs notice). Group Tours: Group tours can also be accommodated on other days.

    $11.78

  • The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Blazing Saddles

    Featured
    BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

    May 23 @ 6:30 pm - 8:15 pm $23.05 Get tickets Returning for one night only The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were […]

    $23.05

  • The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Chinatown

    Featured
    BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

    May 23 @ 8:30 pm - 10:45 pm $23.05 Get tickets Returning for one night only The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were […]

    $23.05

  • The Vegas 70 returns to Ballarat | Ballarat Heritage Festival | Mary Poppins

    Featured
    BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

    May 24 @ 10:00 am - 10:45 am $23.05 Get tickets Returning for one morning only The Vegas 70 was once the most popular cinema in Ballarat. The Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and Showbiz Cinemas have collaborated to bring back the Vegas for the Ballarat Heritage Festival. The first moving pictures (called cinematograph) in Ballarat were […]

    $23.05

  • Open House Melbourne Presents, Heritage Conversations: A Life in photos – John Gollings

    May 24 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm $7 Get tickets Heritage Conversations: A life in photos - John Gollings John Gollings | Photo: Heide Smith. As one of Australia's most influential architectural photographers, John Gollings has changed the way audiences see the built environment to reveal stories about its character and personality. From architecture […]

    $7

  • Wizard Oil and Wonders: Frank Weston the Wizard Oil Prince

    May 24 @ 8:00 pm - 9:00 pm $15 Get tickets Frank Weston: The Wizard Oil Prince Wizard Oil & Wonders: The Peculiar Legacy of Frank Weston the Wizard Oil Prince Come join us for a magical evening at the Ballaarat Mechanics' Institute! Discover the mysterious world of Frank Weston, the legendary Wizard Oil salesman. […]

    $15

  • Ballart Pride Market 2025

    BMI - Minerva Space 117-119 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC

    June 1 @ 9:45 am - 3:00 pm Free Our beloved Pride Month Market is back, and bigger than ever! Across two floors of the fully accessible Ballaarat Mechanic’s Institute, we’re delighted to present an even bigger array of stall holders than ever before! With art and craft stalls, trash and treasure and second hand […]

    Free