Victoria's Seniors Festival October 2023: Celebrating older Victorians

Now in its forty-first year, the Victorian Seniors Festival returns in October 2023 with a huge month-long program full of free or low cost events and activities. This major statewide festival held for, and with, seniors puts the emphasis on fun and good times.

Published: 7 September 2023

A series of live events is planned throughout October. Mark your calendar for:

The Victorian Senior of the Year Awards 2023, including the Council on the Ageing (COTA) Victoria Senior Achiever Awards
Celebration Day at Federation Square (Melbourne, VIC) on Sunday 1 October
Town Hall Dances at the Melbourne Town Hall (Melbourne, VIC) on Monday 2 October, and at Hawthorn Town Hall (Hawthorn, VIC) on Friday 6 October
Free public transport for Victorian Seniors Card holders between 1-8 October 2023
An ACMI Seniors Film Festival at the Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) between 2-8 October
Country and Aged Care Tours throughout Victoria over September and October
Live and local events throughout Victoria, delivered by local councils, community groups and clubs

An online festival events calendar is now online. Group booking lines for free public transport are now open.