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Eureka Anniversary

Sovereign Hill celebrates the 172nd anniversary of the Eureka Rebellion
A costumed reenactor holds a wooden pole and paper document during the dramatic Eureka Day celebrations at Sovereign Hill, capturing the spirit of rebellion and historical storytelling as visitors witness the iconic gold rush uprising brought to life at Sovereign Hill.

Rebellion in the Streets – Thursday 3 December

Relive the rebellion that changed everything with street performances, interactive sessions, and tours. This isn't just a show - it's a raw retelling that drops you right into the battleground. Feel the defiance and danger in every step.

This year, we will also run these performances and sessions on the weekend following Eureka Day, Saturday 5 and Sunday 6 December.

Sew The Eureka Flag
The Eureka Flag became a rallying point for the miners of the Eureka Rebellion. Come and be a part of sewing this flag and hearing the stories of the women involved.
Dates: Thursday 3, Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 December
Time: 10am - 1pm
Location: St Alipius Diggings School, map no. 15

Licence Hunt
Diggers are rallying and authorities have started to investigate. Tensions rise as guns are fired in anger and frustration, escalating the conflict into a full-blown crisis.
Dates: Thursday 3, Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 December
Location: Gold Panning, map no. 12
Time: 11:45am

The Ballarat Reform League
John Humffray is rallying every digger to the Ballarat Reform League’s fight against injustice. Who will answer the call?
Dates: Thursday 3, Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 December
Location: Bank/Gold Office, map no. 31
Time: 12pm

Eureka Tour
The goldfields are a melting pot of disagreements and tensions are rising. But what has happened to get to this stage? Join our Tour Guides as they explain a little about the history of the Eureka Stockade.
Dates: Thursday 3, Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 December
Location: Government Camp, map no. 6
Time: 1pm

Redcoats March
There are two sides to every story. Hear about the Eureka Rebellion from the Redcoat Soldiers themselves as they recount the chaos that unfolded when Ballarat became a battlefield.
Dates: Thursday 3, Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 December
Location: Parade Showground, map no. 41
Time: 1:30pm

Seekamp's Arrest
Tensions escalate after the Eureka Rebellion, and Ballarat Times editor Henry Seekamp isn’t helping. His passionate support for the diggers puts him in the crosshairs of the authorities... and things soon take a turn for the worse.
Dates: Thursday 3, Saturday 5 & Sunday 6 December
Location: Ballarat Times Printer, map no. 26
Time: 2:15pm

A scene depicting a historical reenactment or performance in front of a building labeled "POST OFFICE." A man in the center is gesturing with a raised hand, seemingly addressing a crowd of people. Two men dressed in dark blue uniforms, one holding a rifle, stand at the edges of the scene. The setting suggests a historical village or outdoor museum.
A group of people dressed in historical clothing are walking along a dirt road, with a sign in the background advertising "Soups, Coffee & Other Drinks." The people appear to be participating in a historical reenactment or are part of a themed event. The setting suggests an outdoor historical site or village.
A person's hands sewing a white star onto a blue fabric flag. The flag resembles the Eureka Flag, a symbol of the 1854 Eureka Stockade rebellion in Australia.
A scene depicting a historical reenactment or performance in front of a building labeled "POST OFFICE." A man in the center is gesturing with a raised hand, seemingly addressing a crowd of people. Two men dressed in dark blue uniforms, one holding a rifle, stand at the edges of the scene. The setting suggests a historical village or outdoor museum.
A group of people dressed in historical clothing are walking along a dirt road, with a sign in the background advertising "Soups, Coffee & Other Drinks." The people appear to be participating in a historical reenactment or are part of a themed event. The setting suggests an outdoor historical site or village.
A person's hands sewing a white star onto a blue fabric flag. The flag resembles the Eureka Flag, a symbol of the 1854 Eureka Stockade rebellion in Australia.
A scene depicting a historical reenactment or performance in front of a building labeled "POST OFFICE." A man in the center is gesturing with a raised hand, seemingly addressing a crowd of people. Two men dressed in dark blue uniforms, one holding a rifle, stand at the edges of the scene. The setting suggests a historical village or outdoor museum.
A group of people dressed in historical clothing are walking along a dirt road, with a sign in the background advertising "Soups, Coffee & Other Drinks." The people appear to be participating in a historical reenactment or are part of a themed event. The setting suggests an outdoor historical site or village.
A person's hands sewing a white star onto a blue fabric flag. The flag resembles the Eureka Flag, a symbol of the 1854 Eureka Stockade rebellion in Australia.
A scene depicting a historical reenactment or performance in front of a building labeled "POST OFFICE." A man in the center is gesturing with a raised hand, seemingly addressing a crowd of people. Two men dressed in dark blue uniforms, one holding a rifle, stand at the edges of the scene. The setting suggests a historical village or outdoor museum.
A group of people dressed in historical clothing are walking along a dirt road, with a sign in the background advertising "Soups, Coffee & Other Drinks." The people appear to be participating in a historical reenactment or are part of a themed event. The setting suggests an outdoor historical site or village.
A person's hands sewing a white star onto a blue fabric flag. The flag resembles the Eureka Flag, a symbol of the 1854 Eureka Stockade rebellion in Australia.

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