Victorian Seniors Festival 2026

The festival runs from 1-31 October every year, with free and low-cost events right across Victoria.

Victoria's largest seniors' festival is returning with thousands of opportunities for older Victorians to take part in free and low-cost entertainment and events across the state.

Seniors Festival Events Calendar

Over 2,000 events celebrating older Victorians will be delivered by the Victorian Government, all 79 local councils, community and cultural organisations, and commercial partners.

Major events will include Celebration Day at Fed Square, the Melbourne Town Hall Dance, the Aged Care Tour and the Country Concerts.

Free travel

Victorian Seniors Card holders can access 8 days of free public transport across Victoria.

This includes travel across all metropolitan services, V/Line train and coach services, and selected regional bus services outside of the myki-enabled area.

Eight days of free public transport webpage

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