2025 Ballarat Begonia Festival

The Ballarat Begonia Festival is set to return in 2025, transforming the Ballarat Botanical Gardens into a vibrant celebration of horticulture, sustainability and community from Saturday 8 to Monday 10 March (Labour Day long weekend).

Renowned for its breathtaking displays of rare begonias, the Ballarat Begonia Festival will showcase the city’s rich gardening heritage with a renewed focus on sustainability. This theme will be woven through all aspects of the festival, inspiring visitors to connect with nature and embrace eco-conscious practices. Highlights of the 2025 festival include an extended begonia display and a visit from Costa Georgiadis, who will grace the festival’s main stage on Saturday and Sunday.