# What's On In Ballarat This Weekend | August 14-16, 2026 | AllEvents - **Subtitle**: Ballarat is a city full of experiences, activities and events. Explore some of the best things to do in Ballarat this weekend and make your Friday, Saturday and Sunday full of fun and excitement. - **Category**: Weekend - **Display Name**: Events this weekend - **Type**: time_filter ## Audience - **Followers**: 20.7k+ - **Recent Followers**: - **Avatar 1**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/5a33e730-9bcc-11f0-bc74-031dd7b2de88-rimg-w200-h200-dcd3d6db-gmir - **Avatar 2**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/a48338257a84812cd54e2388b406d5790a67c1cb82be520068ac8692eb1cbcd6-rimg-w200-h200-dcbcc2c0-gmir?v=1758994204 - **Avatar 3**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/438a0b277edc9e50d8e9d12b0bbf7d8ffa3406978736b8debf3a589dfaee445c-rimg-w200-h200-gmir.jpg?v=1622243409 ## Featured Events - **Event Name**: Candlelight: Vivaldi's Four Seasons - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Ballarat. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Vivaldi's Four Seasons at Terminus Theatre at The Goods Shed Ba - **Date**: Sat, 11 Jul at 06:00 pm – Fri, 28 Aug at 06:00 pm (+11:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballarat/candlelight-vivaldis-four-seasons/2700028264708222 - **Venue**: Terminus Theatre at The Goods Shed Ballarat - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:600:300/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czQvYmFubmVycy81OTViMmMyMC03YmY0LTExZjEtODc4YS03MWExOTgyZTk4MzAtcmltZy13NTUwLWg1NTAtZGM0ODE0MDQtZ21pci5qcGc_dj0xNzgzNjQyNDgz.avif - **Price**: min: 43, max: 85, currency: AUD - **Categories**: Entertainment, Music, Concerts, Art, Theatre, performances ## About Weekends become special if you know how to make the most out of it. There are a lot of fun things to do and events in [CITY] this weekend for you to explore. Make your weekends memorable. Check out all upcoming weekend events in [CITY]. ## Weekend Events in Ballarat - **Event Name**: MAIN EVENT Ballarat Blues Festival 2026 - **Description**: BALLARAT BLUES FEST SUN AUG 16TH 2026 THE MAIN EVENT ***EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ON SALE NOW*** BOOK YOUR SEAT TODAY VENUE Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts 1220 Howitt Street, Wendouree, 3355 3pm till 6pm Ballarat are you ready for this? 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The cream of the Australian blues scene is comi - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 53 - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/cd0a623e580e31662364d34a5477cc0e?s=100&d=identicon&r=g - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/6b1c88c1cf8db5257119367be13c8473?s=100&d=identicon&r=g - Avatar: https://www.gravatar.com/avatar/27161d8c8828a4b8873ff95248e84665?s=800&d=identicon&r=g - **Date**: Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballarat/joe-camilleri-and-the-wilbur-wilde-rock-royalty-revue-ballarat-blues-fest-2026/200030191440743 - **Venue**: Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy8wMGEzYzc4YzNiYmVjYTc5ZTY5NzNkNGQ1Yjk1NTMwYTA2ZTkwNjFjOWZiZmMzZDM3NGQyZmYxNGVjMmQyOGUxLXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MDgwOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjUxNDQ1OQ.avif - **Categories**: festivals, music, entertainment, performances, live-music - **Event Name**: Ballarat Blues Fest - Main Event - **Description**: BALLARAT BLUES FESTIVAL - THE MAIN EVENT Ballarat are you ready for this? The Best in the Scene are getting together to give you a ONE-OFF SPECTACULAR LIKE NEVER BEFORE!!! The Main Event has wowed audiences year after year, expect an exceptional FEEL - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 27 - **Date**: Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:00 pm – Sun Aug 16 2026 at 06:30 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballarat/ballarat-blues-fest-main-event/200030350632751 - **Venue**: 1220 Howitt Street, Wendouree, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3355 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czcvYmFubmVycy82YjA3YTc0NjNjMDMyYTc0OGM4YTg4YzY2ZTM3ODEyNjFmODE4MTBiYzFmNWIyNDI5OTdiMmQ3NjI4ZDg3NmE5LXJpbWctdzgwMC1oNjg1LWRjZjhmOGY4LWdtaXI_dj0xNzg2NDY2NTcz.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, festivals, live-music - **Event Name**: Staff Drag - **Description**: Get ready for a night like no other – the spotlight is shifting, and the Piano Bar staff are stepping into it! For one night only, our incredible team are trading in cocktail shakers for contour palettes as they transform with the help of our fabulous Pi - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 43 - **Date**: Sun Aug 16 2026 at 06:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballarat/staff-drag/200030554807052 - **Venue**: 31 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3350 - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czkvYmFubmVycy9hN2JiYjc5OGQxMTUyOTExMDMxNWQ4YjgyMDEzNDM4NTI2MWRhNDcyZjJkZTY1ZDJhMzI1N2MyZjg5ZjM3MmU4LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDY3NS1kYzI4MDg1OC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjY3ODQ5MQ.avif - **Categories**: music, entertainment, business - **Event Name**: HATE COMPLEX | Ballarat VIC | DISSONANCE EAST COAST TOUR - **Description**: Off the back of their explosive debut album Dissonance, Victorian-based deathcore outfit Hate Complex return to the road for their first-ever headline run the Dissonance East Coast Tour. Since their formation, Hate Complex have quickly carved out a reputa - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 31 - **Date**: Sun Aug 16 2026 at 07:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballarat/hate-complex-ballarat-vic-dissonance-east-coast-tour/200030083445557 - **Venue**: Volta - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czEwL2Jhbm5lcnMvZDBhYzViYzZhNGQyYmVmMGVhYmY4NjJmY2M0MTliZDUxNjg0YTJmNzY2NmM2YjkzOGIwMzQzNDE1YTU1MGVhMy1yaW1nLXcxMjAwLWg2MjgtZGMwODA4MDgtZ21pcj92PTE3ODY1OTgzNzI.avif - **Categories**: music, art, entertainment - **Event Name**: AusCycling Cyclo-cross National Series - Round 7 - **Description**: Get set for the final round of Australia’s premier national CX series, the 2026 AusCycling Cyclo-cross National Series. Taking place one day after the National Championships, the series winners will be crowned in Victoria Park, Ballarat, VIC. Racing acr - **Interested Audience**: - Count: 3 - **Date**: Sun Aug 16 2026 at 08:00 am – Sun Aug 16 2026 at 05:00 pm (+10:00) - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ballarat/auscycling-cyclo-cross-national-series-round-7/200030301253352 - **Venue**: Victoria Park, Ballarat - **Banner**: https://cdn-ip.allevents.in/s/rs:fill:500:250/g:sm/sh:100/aHR0cHM6Ly9jZG4tYXouYWxsZXZlbnRzLmluL2V2ZW50czIvYmFubmVycy84Yjg0NjYyNzM0MzAyNGQyYjFjYzg3MmY5YjNiNDg3MGJiYmY5MjYzZWZmMWUyOWJiNmJjNDQzY2Q2NTE1ODM0LXJpbWctdzEyMDAtaDYyOC1kYzA4MTgyOC1nbWlyP3Y9MTc4NjU1MjY4Mg.avif - **Categories**: sports ## Trending Events in Ballarat - **Event Name**: Post Malone, Cooper Alan, Bailey Zimmerman, STELLA LEFTY, Dexter and The Moonrocks, Sons Of The East, Brad Cox, Cam, Cigarettes in Ballarat - **Description**: 🎤 Experience Bailey Zimmerman Live at Victoria Park - Ballarat on Saturday, October 10, 2026! 🎤 The countdown has begun! Bailey Zimmerman is taking over Victoria Park - Ballarat on Saturday, October 10, 2026 - **Venue**: Victoria Park - Ballarat - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/6efa3210-5912-11f1-adaf-811e04b7723b-rimg-w1200-h675-dc060606-gmir.webp?v=1779807113 - **Event Name**: Jet - Civic Hall, Ballarat - **Description**: Following a hugely successful run across regional east coast centres in April and May, one of Australia’s most recognisable rock outfits Jet announce Part 2 of their Rumblin’ Regional Revue Tour in Australia throughout October and November. Rumblin’ to - **Venue**: Civic Hall Ballarat - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/68fd8df18ee39da94d620b67f3a7d59e1446c43d05139cbf955443ebc6fde5b8-rimg-w1200-h1500-dc080818-gmir?v=1786818656 - **Event Name**: MAIN EVENT Ballarat Blues Festival 2026 - **Description**: BALLARAT BLUES FEST SUN AUG 16TH 2026 THE MAIN EVENT ***EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ON SALE NOW*** BOOK YOUR SEAT TODAY VENUE Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts 1220 Howitt Street, Wendouree, 3355 3pm till 6pm Ballarat are you ready for this? The Best in the - **Venue**: Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1b7b5fb10fef107598ea5474c578121f406d69d37f8a481f37d8bfbecc8a730d-rimg-w1200-h900-dcb8b8b8-gmir?v=1786818641 - **Event Name**: Candlelight: Ed Sheeran & Coldplay - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Ballarat. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Ed Sheeran Meets Coldplay at Terminus Theatre at The Goods Shed - **Venue**: Terminus Theatre at The Goods Shed Ballarat - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/27fcc520-983d-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w550-h550-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786752702 - **Event Name**: 🎸Joe Camilleri and the Wilbur Wilde Rock Royalty Revue - BALLARAT BLUES FEST 2026🎸 - **Description**: 🎸 BALLARAT BLUES FEST 2026 – THE MAIN EVENT 🎸 Sunday 16 August 2026 📍 Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts 1220 Howitt Street, Wendouree ⏰ 3pm – 6pm EARLY BIRD SPECIAL ON SALE NOW! Ballarat, are you ready? The cream of the Australian blues scene is comi - **Venue**: Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/00a3c78c3bbeca79e6973d4d5b95530a06e9061c9fbfc3d374d2ff14ec2d28e1-rimg-w1200-h628-dc080808-gmir?v=1786514459 - **Event Name**: Ian Moss in Ballarat - **Description**: 🎤 Catch Ian Moss Live at Her Majesty's Theatre Ballarat on Saturday, November 28, 2026! 🎤 Ready to experience the night of your life? 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The Main Event has wowed audiences year after year, expect an exceptional FEEL - **Venue**: 1220 Howitt Street, Wendouree, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3355 - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/6b07a7463c032a748c8a88c66e3781261f81810bc1f5b242997b2d7628d876a9-rimg-w800-h685-dcf8f8f8-gmir?v=1786466573 - **Event Name**: Candlelight: Tribute to Michael Jackson - **Description**: ⭐ Candlelight concerts bring the magic of a live, multi-sensory musical experience to awe-inspiring locations like never seen before in Ballarat. Get your tickets now to discover the music of Michael Jackson at Terminus Theatre at The Goods Shed Ballarat - **Venue**: Terminus Theatre at The Goods Shed Ballarat - **Banner**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/4a5e0a20-983d-11f1-9a40-7b90de720125-rimg-w550-h550-dc080808-gmir.jpg?v=1786752708 ## Browse Weekend Events by Date - [Weekend Events Today in Ballarat](https://allevents.in/ballarat/this-weekend--today) - [Weekend Events This Weekend in Ballarat](https://allevents.in/ballarat/this-weekend--this-weekend) - [Weekend Events in August in Ballarat](https://allevents.in/ballarat/this-weekend--august) - [Weekend Events in September in Ballarat](https://allevents.in/ballarat/this-weekend--september) ## FAQs - **Q**: What are the top Weekend events in Ballarat? - **A:** MAIN EVENT Ballarat Blues Festival 2026 (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts), 🎸Joe Camilleri and the Wilbur Wilde Rock Royalty Revue - BALLARAT BLUES FEST 2026🎸 (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts), Ballarat Blues Fest - Main Event (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1220 Howitt Street, Wendouree, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3355), Staff Drag (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at 31 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3350), HATE COMPLEX | Ballarat VIC | DISSONANCE EAST COAST TOUR (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Volta). - **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Ballarat today August 16, 2026? - **A:** MAIN EVENT Ballarat Blues Festival 2026 (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts), 🎸Joe Camilleri and the Wilbur Wilde Rock Royalty Revue - BALLARAT BLUES FEST 2026🎸 (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts), Ballarat Blues Fest - Main Event (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1220 Howitt Street, Wendouree, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3355), Staff Drag (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at 31 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3350), HATE COMPLEX | Ballarat VIC | DISSONANCE EAST COAST TOUR (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Volta). - **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Ballarat this weekend August 14–16, 2026? - **A:** MAIN EVENT Ballarat Blues Festival 2026 (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts), 🎸Joe Camilleri and the Wilbur Wilde Rock Royalty Revue - BALLARAT BLUES FEST 2026🎸 (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts), Ballarat Blues Fest - Main Event (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1220 Howitt Street, Wendouree, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3355), Staff Drag (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at 31 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3350), HATE COMPLEX | Ballarat VIC | DISSONANCE EAST COAST TOUR (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Volta). - **Q**: What Weekend events are happening in Ballarat in August 2026? - **A:** MAIN EVENT Ballarat Blues Festival 2026 (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts), 🎸Joe Camilleri and the Wilbur Wilde Rock Royalty Revue - BALLARAT BLUES FEST 2026🎸 (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts), Ballarat Blues Fest - Main Event (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 03:00 pm at 1220 Howitt Street, Wendouree, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3355), Staff Drag (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 06:00 pm at 31 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3350), HATE COMPLEX | Ballarat VIC | DISSONANCE EAST COAST TOUR (Sun Aug 16 2026 at 07:00 pm at Volta). - **Q**: How can I find Weekend events in Ballarat? - **A:** You can discover upcoming Weekend events in Ballarat on AllEvents.in. Browse by date, venue, or price to find events that match your interests. - **Q**: How do I buy tickets for Weekend events in Ballarat? - **A:** You can buy tickets directly through AllEvents.in. Many events offer online booking with options for free, paid, and early-bird tickets. - **Q**: What are the popular venues for Weekend events in Ballarat? - **A:** Some popular venues hosting Weekend events in Ballarat include Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts, 1220 Howitt Street, Wendouree, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3355, 31 Sturt Street, Ballarat Central, VIC, Australia, Victoria 3350. - **Q**: What is the price range for Weekend events in Ballarat? - **A:** Prices for Weekend events in Ballarat range from AUD 43 to AUD 85. Many events also offer free entry. - **Q**: Who are the top organizers for Weekend events in Ballarat? - **A:** Popular organizers hosting Weekend events in Ballarat include Ballarat BLUES Festival, Wilbur Wilde, Wendouree Centre For Performing Arts. - **Q**: Are there any online Weekend events available? - **A:** Yes, many Weekend events are available online. You can filter for virtual events on AllEvents.in to attend from anywhere. - **Q**: How can I get notified about new Weekend events in Ballarat? - **A:** Follow the Weekend category on AllEvents.in to get notified when new Weekend events are listed in Ballarat. ## Category Banner - **Banner Image**: https://cdn2.allevents.in/transup/01/bac113436441a783feaca7074943a8/this-weekend.webp ## Events this weekend from nearby cities - [Events this weekend in Creswick](https://allevents.in/creswick/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Ballan](https://allevents.in/ballan/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Daylesford](https://allevents.in/daylesford/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Meredith](https://allevents.in/meredith-vi/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Hepburn Springs](https://allevents.in/hepburn-springs/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Newstead](https://allevents.in/newstead-vi/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Maryborough](https://allevents.in/maryborough-vi/this-weekend) - [Events this weekend in Kyneton](https://allevents.in/kyneton/this-weekend)