All-inclusive pass for Opening Weekend

Feel the pulse of photography
The all-inclusive Opening Weekend Pass places you at the heart of the Ballarat International Foto Biennale. This is your exclusive invitation to a weekend driven by Lifeforce – immerse yourself in the beauty, energy, and truth of photography, and discover the stories behind the images.
From Friday 22 to Sunday 24 August, your pass unlocks:
Unlimited entry to all Core Program exhibitions for three days
Experience the full power of the Lifeforce theme across our most ambitious and moving photographic works, presented in Ballarat’s iconic venues.
Exclusive Festival Preview Access (Friday 22 August, 10am-5pm)
Be among the first to explore this year’s groundbreaking exhibitions before the doors open to the public.
Official Festival Launch Event (Friday 22 August, 2pm)
Join the artists, curators and cultural leaders at the Official Launch that kicks off the Biennale with creativity and connection.
Keynote Presentation by Campbell Addy (Saturday 23 August, 1.30pm)
Hear from the internationally renowned fashion photographer whose work pulses with identity and emotion, join us for Campbell’s personal meditation on his roots and inspiration for I Love Campbell.
A ticket to the Lifeforce Gala (Saturday 23 August, 7pm)
Step into the radiant energy of LIFEFORCE – the theme guiding this year’s Ballarat International Foto Biennale – at an unforgettable evening of art, connection, and celebration.
All this for $275 per person – but strictly limited.
Be immersed in the ideas, artistry and vitality that make this festival unlike any other.
Book your all-inclusive ticket now.
Tickets to the Lifeforce Gala are also available to book separately. Find out more.