SATURDAY 20 DECEMBER 2025
BALLARAT SHOWGROUNDS
6 Rosehill Road Mt Rowan
Just off the A300 (Midlands Highway)
1 minute north of the M8 (Western Freeway)
🎄 Carols is a ticket-free event - no need to book or register🎄
It is also an Alcohol-free family event ​
CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT SHUTTLE BUS
A Shuttle Bus will run continuously between the Showgrounds and Selkirk Stadium from 5pm until 10pm.
This 5 minute bus ride is a great alternative to parking at the venue, and the bus is DDA compliant.
EVENT INFORMATION
Ballarat Carols by Candlelight is a free event for the community.
Tickets are NOT required.
However, in lieu of an entry fee,
we ask that you donate to our charity partner,
Cafs - Child and Family Services, Ballarat
Gates Open @ 5:00pm for Family Activities
and Pre-Show Entertainment
Main Concert begins at 7:30pm​ ​
PRE-SHOW ACTIVITIES
5.00pm - 7.00pm
Kelly Sports
Optus Art Hub and Kids Zone
Project Dance Performance Team
City of Ballarat Municipal Brass Band
Ballarat Road Rodders
Filipino Dance Group
BCMA
Ballarat Vocal Studio
Ballarat Voices
Ballarat Road Rodders - Vintage Car Display
Rotary - Candle Sales
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FOOD VANS​ ​
Bubbas Coffee, Chubby Bao Catering,
Curly Spuds, Gypsy Burger, Kitchen Chameleon,
Elephant Rock Calamari, Mrs Browne Bakes,
The Hippie Whippy, OMG Decadent Donuts Ballarat,
Shumei's Dumpling Co, Graba Spoon,
Slush N Go, Traditional Baked Potato Co,
and the Rotary Club of Ballarat BBQ​​
MAIN SHOW ACTIVITIES
7.30pm
Carols by Candlelight Favourites:
Jason Wasley and Sarah Landy
​Joined by:
VOX, Kassidy Jewel, Anna Marshall,
Izzy Farrah, Luka Bridges,
Stewart Greedy, Callan Lewis,
Jack Shilvock, Jessica Schiavons,
Freya and Tom McGowan,
Joey Appleton, Caitlin Garner
Laurence Heenan, Daniel Makunike,
& Juliet, Kara Ciezki, Liam Kelly,
Renee Erwin and more!
Ballarat Grammar Pipe Band
​Ballarat Memorial Concert Band
led by Andrew Power
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AUSLAN Interpreters
… And A VISIT FROM SANTA!
What can and can't I bring to the venue?
Patrons are permitted to bring the following items to the venue
COMFORTABLE CLOTHING
Comfortable clothing appropriate to the weather, including hats and sunglasses for sun safety and rain-jackets or ponchos in case of rain.
​PRAMS
Prams and Strollers are allowed.
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SEATING and RUGS
Bring fold out chairs and picnic rugs to make your Carols by Candlelight experience a comfortable one.
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PICNICS
Picnics are welcome in appropriate containers, but NO metal knives or glass; along with your picnic blankets, cushions and umbrellas.
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SEALED WATER & REFRESHMENTS
There are a wide variety of food vans on site, however you are welcome to bring your own food and drink. We encourage you to bring a refillable water bottle to limit the use of single use plastics. Please refrain from bringing alcohol.​​
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PETS
This event is pet friendly, but animals must be kept on a lead at all time. Please ensure you pick up after your animals.
Patrons are NOT permitted to bring the following items to the venue
ALCOHOL
Ballarat Carols by Candlelight is an alcohol-free event
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KNIVES OF ANY KIND
Cheese or otherwise!!!
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METAL CUTLERY
Plastic cutlery is permitted
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DRONES
Or any other flying equipment
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ANYTHING YOU WANT TO SELL
Any item that you intend (or such quantities of the item from which Ballarat Carols by Candlelight personnel can reasonably infer that you intend) to distribute, hawk, sell, offer, expose for sale or display for marketing or promotional purposes.​
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​ILLICIT SUBSTANCES
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FIRECRACKERS, FLARES, EXPLOSIVES, FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS​
NB. Ballarat Carols by Candlelight personnel have the right to conduct security inspections and refuse entry of such items. Any items found on inspection that are not permitted will need to be disposed of or kept by personnel and returned to patrons upon exit.
Accessibility
We endeavour to offer as accessible an event as possible,
to ensure that our event can be enjoyed by as many as possible.
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Full Access and Inclusion Information​
Are wheelchairs and walking frames allowed?
​​Yes, wheelchairs and walking frames are allowed.​
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​Where can I park or be dropped off?
Drop off Zone – enter via Gate 3, exit via Gate 2.
Accessible Parking – enter via Gate 4 and parking attendants
will guide you to the accessible parking area.
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​​Have any questions about accessibility?
​Send us a message via our Contact form, and we will assist.
