Ballarat Cabaret Festival

Ballarat Mining Exchange

16 Lydiard Street North,
Ballarat Central VIC 3350

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  • 1–4 May

5pm–11pm

Come gather under the beautiful velvet big top and celebrate all things cabaret. The Ballarat Cabaret Festival is not just about incredible performances - it's a vibrant community experience! Sip a fancy beverage in their beautifully appointed bar with free entry. Enjoy the splendour of their purpose-built cabaret space inside the historic Ballarat Mining Exchange, complete with custom velvet drapery.

2025 feature show include:

Cabaret Gala

Mama Alto: Transcendent

Identity Quest - A trans existential drama: Julie Peters

Curbside Carnies presents Circus Dreams (kids)

Experience four unforgettable days of fun, flair, and fabulousness!

Full program and ticket links are available on the website.

Supported by the City of Ballarat.

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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 blind or have vision loss.
  • 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.

Please note: The accessibility information above is provided by the business operator. For more information, please contact the business directly.

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