Seniors Festival 2026!
The Victorian Seniors Festival returns this October with thousands of free and low-cost events for older Victorians to get involved, have fun and share joy.
Celebrate positive ageing and take part in events and activities close to home and right across the state.
The 2026 festival's theme is – Connect, Create, Celebrate.
About this year's theme
Connect, Create, Celebrate – invites older Victorians to come together, discover new interests and celebrate.
- Connect or re-connect with your interests, skills and hobbies. Join in events and meet new people in-person and online.
- Create your own path and remain curious as you age. Join in events to build practical skills, make friendships and new social connections.
- Celebrate positive ageing. The festival delivers events and activities that celebrate the diversity of all older Victorians by supporting accessibility and inclusion.
Free public transport
Victorian Seniors Card holders can also enjoy 9 days of free public transport across Victoria from 3 to 11 October 2026. This includes all metropolitan public transport services, V/Line train and coach services, and selected regional bus services outside the myki area.
What's on
The Country Concert series returns to bring live entertainment to regional Victoria. While the popular Aged Care Tour will bring the magic, music and fun of the festival to aged care residents across the state.
Visit Seniors Online closer to October to view the online event calendar and find out where you can collect a festival guide from (copies will be available to collect at locations in the shire from 1 September).
Expressions of Interest to host local events
Council is delighted to reconnect with local organisations keen to host FREE Come and Try Events, taking place from Thursday 1 October until Sunday 18 October 2026.
Once your application has been received and participation confirmed, we will promote your event as part of the official “FREE Come & Try” Seniors Festival program.
Whether it’s a BBQ, morning tea, yoga session, golf lesson, art workshop, or community activity, we would love to see it included in our festival celebrations.
The festival is also a wonderful opportunity to:
- welcome new faces into your organisation
- encourage ongoing participation
- build community connections
- support future memberships and involvement
Please note that completed application forms must be submitted by Friday 24 July 2026. Unfortunately, late submissions cannot be accepted.
Submit your EOI
You can download a printable version(PDF, 132KB) of the form if you would prefer. Please complete and email to villageconnect@mrsc.vic.gov.au by Friday 24 July 2026.
If you have any questions, call our Community Connections team on (03) 5422 0333.
The Victorian Seniors Festival is proudly supported by local councils, community groups and organisations across the state.