Sovereign Hill's Winter Wonderlights 2026

Winter Wonderlights transforms Sovereign Hill into a sparkling Christmas in July celebration.

Enjoy falling snow on Main Street, dazzling light shows and festive winter activities that fill the entire township with magic.

It's one of our most popular events and runs from late June to mid-July.

26 June 2026 - 19 July 2026
10:00am-7:00pm AEST

Experience a glittering wonderland!

By day, wander historic streets, stroll under faux snow, and enjoy the classic Sovereign Hill experiences - see live shows, try your hand at gold panning and more. 

Then, as night falls, the real magic happens.

Sovereign Hill comes alive with stunning light projections, music, wintry treats, and a magical winter glow.

Winter Wonderlights ticket prices

>i>Ticket prices for Winter Wonderlights operate a little differently to standard Sovereign Hill tickets.

Day ticket (10am-7pm) are available everyday from Friday 26 June through to Sunday 19 July. These tickets give you the full day at Sovereign Hill with all your favourites plus the spectacular Winter Wonderlights display which starts once the sun goes down from 5.45pm.

Evening ticket (5pm-7pm) are available Saturday nights only: 27 June, 4 July ,11 July, and 18 July. These tickets give you access to the spectacular Winter Wonderlights night time display which starts once the sun goes down from 5.45pm.

Night ticket (8pm-10pm) are only available select Friday and Saturday nights: Friday 3 July, Friday 10 July, Friday 17 July, Saturday 27 June, Saturday 4 July, Saturday 11 July, and Saturday 18 July. For the late-night owls and adventure seekers, these tickets give you access from 8pm to a special later session of the spectacular Winter Wonderlights night time display which starts at 8.45pm.

Locals Pass: Exclusively for Ballarat locals. Buy a full price (10am - 7pm) ticket to Winter Wonderlights and unlock unlimited visits all year long. Find out more here.