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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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Season Highlights

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12 Days of Christmas at The Bridge Ballarat

With a unique performance on each day including dancing elves, Christmas dance party, Christmas carols, a magic show,…


09 Dec - 24 Dec

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Christmas Shopping Night at Sovereign Hill

Christmas begins at Sovereign Hill!   Sovereign Hill is throwing open the doors for their most popular community…


05 Dec

6:00pm - 8:00pm

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Christmas in Ballarat 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 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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Christmas in 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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Christmas in Ballarat 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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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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