For more than 40 years, the Victorian Seniors Festival has celebrated the important and diverse contributions of older Victorians and encouraged community participation.
The Festival features everything from country concerts, dances and high teas, to exciting new events celebrating the diversity of our community.
The theme of the 2024 Victorian Seniors Festival – ‘Explore. Engage. Evolve.’ – encourages older Victorians to stay curious and connected by exploring new activities, meeting new people, and changing how we think of ageing.
Free public transport for Seniors Card cardholders
Victorian Seniors Card cardholders can enjoy 8 days of free public transport throughout Victoria from 6 to 13 October 2024. This includes travel across all metropolitan services, V/Line train and coach services, and selected regional bus services outside of the myki-enabled area.
More details are available on Seniors Online.
Events across Victoria
The Festival presents thousands of events and activities around Victoria, in partnership with local councils and community organisations.
Major events this year include:
- Celebration Day at Fed Square on Sunday 6 October, featuring an action-packed program of live music, dance and entertainment, and a special ukelele workshop.
- The Victorian Seniors Festival Country Concert series, taking the fun of the Festival on the road with live music in 23 rural and regional communities.
- The Victorian Seniors Festival Aged Care Tour also returns, sharing magic, music, and entertainment with aged care residents across the state.
There is something for everyone during the Victorian Seniors Festival.
Be part of the fun and find an event near you:
- Visit Seniors Online festival page.
- Pick up a Festival guide from Coles supermarkets, your local council, libraries and many community organisations.
Check out the latest Festival updates on Seniors Online.