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Ballarat lights up at Christmas with dazzling displays, festive events and activities for the whole family.

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What’s On

Santa’s Red Telephone Booth

The city comes alive with sparkling decorations, live music and roving entertainment taking over the CBD.   

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

Decorations

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Enjoy live music and roaming entertainment in Ballarat this December.

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Discover Christmas in Ballarat with an array of events and activities.

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Can you help Mrs Claus find the naughty and nice list before Santa begins delivering presents? 

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Open to all ages, this free activity invites you to get creative for the chance to win. 

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Discover hands-on activities, festive performances and plenty of reasons to spend the day in Ballarat.

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Pick up the perfect gift, then savour festive catchups at your favourite local cafe or restaurant.

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Find your festive spirit in Ballarat this December. Discover local makers, explore the Christmas lights and enjoy a program full of music, workshops and family adventures.
Make a day of it with a relaxed meal, a little Christmas shopping and a stroll through the city centre. There is something for every age and plenty of reasons to stay a little longer.

Unwrap the magic of Christmas in Ballarat

Decorations

Christmas Tree

Floral Reindeer & Sleigh

Giant Christmas Bauble

Cedar Christmas Tree

Archway of Stars

Bauble Bench

Bauble Clusters

Christmas Cut Outs

Motifs

North Pole Sign

Santa’s Red Telephone Booth

Sugg Lamp Bows

Town Hall Garland

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What's On

Ballarat Carols by Candlelight

Sovereign Hill Christmas Shopping Night

Creswick Brass Band

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Ballarat Farmers Market Twilight Christmas Market

Christmas Art Trail

Mrs. Claus needs your help!

Explore the full Christmas calendar

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Don’t forget your Christmas shopping!

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