Ballarat Carols by Candlelight

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Join in at the Ballarat Showgrounds and Events Centre for an afternoon and evening of Christmas Carols and family fun. Local performers, local food vendors, local contractors, free activities for the kids and much more.

Free entry, market stalls, food vans, a variety of pre-show entertainment and main concert supported by the Ballarat Memorial Concert Band, AUSLAN, local performers and a visit from Santa.

Travellers Aid will be onsite to assist those with mobility needs.

Proudly supported by Sixt, City of Ballarat, ACU, Rotary, WIN Network, BAPS.

Accessibility Information
  • 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 who are deaf or have hearing loss.
  • 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)
  • Caters for people who use a wheelchair.
  • Caters for people with high support needs who travel with a support person.
  • Caters for people with allergies and intolerances.
Sat 19 Dec
2pm–10pm | 3pm–8:30pm
Ballarat Showgrounds and Events Centre
Rose Hill Road, Mount Rowan VIC 3352

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