30/05/2026
📅✨ What’s On in Ballarat – June 2026 ✨📅
Winter starts to roll into Ballarat in June — bringing glowing lights, cosy festival vibes, big-name entertainment, and a calendar packed with reasons for a weekend away ❄️✨
Here’s your June reason-to-visit guide 👇
🏳️🌈 1–30 June – Ballarat Pride Celebrations
A month-long program of inclusive events, performances, gatherings, and celebrations across the city
⚔️ 6–8 June – Keith Ryall Joust Tournament at Kryal Castle
Knights, horses, armour, and medieval action in one epic long weekend spectacle
😂 Friday 19 June – Ross Noble
One of Australia’s favourite comedians brings the chaos and laughs to Ballarat
✨ 26 June – 19 July – Winter Wonderlights at Sovereign Hill
A magical winter experience with dazzling light projections, snow, fire barrels, and festive atmosphere
⛸️ From 27 June – Ballarat Winter Festival
The city transforms with ice skating, pop-up experiences, winter treats, entertainment, and family fun throughout the school holidays
🎤 Sunday 28 June – K-POP Live
High-energy performances and huge pop concert vibes land in Ballarat
❄️ Between glowing laneways, cosy cafes, roaring fires, and major events almost every weekend, June is one of the most exciting times to experience Ballarat.
Come for the events… stay for the winter magic ✨