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Eureka Day Ceremony at Ballarat Old Cemetery

Ballarat Old Cemetery

Join the community as everyone comes together to remember and honour the brave diggers and soldiers who gave their lives during the Battle of the Eureka Stockade on 3 December 1854. Together, everyone will reflect on their courage and celebrate the lasting legacy they left behind. This ceremony, commemorating the 172nd anniversary of the battle, features speeches, volunteers from Friends of Sovereign Hill dressed as diggers and soldiers, a bagpipe procession to the Diggers' and Soldiers' historic graves, the reading of the names of those killed in the battle, and the raising of flags at each site. The contributions of the men, women, and children of Eureka to democracy are also acknowledged. Any changes to the program will be posted on Ballarat Cemeteries' social media accounts.
The opening procession of the Eureka Ceremony starting at the front gates of Ballarat Old Cemetery.
Photo of the Eureka Diggers memorial at Ballarat Old Cemetery.
Costumed actors from Friends of Sovereign Hill portraying the diggers at the event.
The opening procession of the Eureka Ceremony starting at the front gates of Ballarat Old Cemetery.
Costumed actors from Friends of Sovereign Hill portraying the soldiers at the event.
Ballarat Old Cemetery Eureka procession led by bagpipe player Sue Brant
When
03 December, 2026
Venue
Ballarat Old Cemetery
Location and Directions904 Macarthur Street Ballarat Central Victoria 3350 Australia
Ticket Prices
Free
Product Types
  • Community Events
Facilities
  • Carpark
  • Family Friendly
  • Public Toilet
Accessibility
  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Accessibility Information
  • Disabled access available, contact operator for details.
Dates
  • Thursday 03 December, 202610:00 - 11:00Confirmed Event