Victorian Seniors Festival 2024 – What’s On in Regional Victoria
Held across Melbourne and regional Victoria, the Victorian Seniors Festival, taking place throughout October 2024, is an annual event dedicated to enriching the lives of Victorians aged 60 and over.
Mark your calendars and explore regional Victoria with our highlights of this year’s festival—an unmissable celebration for everyone.
This post outlines some of the events happening across Regional Victoria as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival throughout October 2024.
- For our list of Festival events happening in Metropolitan Melbourne head here.
- The full list of 2000+ events as part of the Victorian Seniors Festival official program is here.
- For our Guide to Free Public Transport for Seniors Week, head here.
- Need a hand getting around Melbourne? Travellers Aid is here to help, read more here.
- Want more? Find the Best Deals on Offer During The Victorian Seniors Festival 2024 here.
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When is the Victorian Seniors Festival 2024?
From 1 October to 31 October 2024.
When is Victorian Seniors Week 2024?
Between Sunday 6 to Sunday 13 October 2024 Victorian Seniors Card holders receive a full week of completely free public transport across the state.
VICTORIAN SENIORS FESTIVAL 2024
What’s on in Regional Victoria – Victorian Seniors Festival 2024
Country Concerts (1-31 Oct 2024). Enjoy free and very low cost live music across 23 rural and regional communities in Victoria. Concerts include various performances such as “What’s New Pussycat?” in Hamilton and Portland, a tribute to the Everly Brothers and Buddy Holly in Wangaratta, and multiple shows by Amber Joy Poulton and Lonnie Lee. Some events, like the Johnny Cash and June Carter Tribute Show, are already sold out. For event details and local council contacts, visit the Seniors Online website. Find more here.
Morning Melodies – Seymour (Tues 1 Oct 2024). Come for a sing-a-long and dance to your favourite classic tunes, played by Noel Pearson! Sing along to hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s. Free event. Book online.
Come ‘n Try Croquet – Ballarat Alexandra Croquet Club (Thurs 3 Oct 2024). A free 2 hour session of croquet, learning the basics and playing croquet. Qualified coaching and mentoring from club members. An introduction to the game followed by morning tea. All access availability, no steps. Free event. Book here.
Picnic in the park with Jazzaratta – Wangaratta (Sat 5 Oct 2024). Join Jazzarata Big Band as you have lunch in the pleasant surroundings of the King George Gardens. Bookings essential, contact Doug [email protected].
Tamil musical and dance performance – Berwick (Sat 5 Oct 2024). Tamil musical and dance performances staged by professional artists. A Sri Lankan lunch will be served at the end of the event. Presented by Casey Tamil Manram Inc. Contact [email protected].
Seniors Festival Race Day (Sun 6 Oct 2024). Mark your calendars and don’t miss out on a fantastic day of food, fashion, and thrilling races at the beautiful Apiam Bendigo Racecourse! Free entry for seniors. Wheelchair accessible via entrance ramp. Book here.
What’s on in Regional Victoria – Victorian Seniors Festival 2024
Dunkeld Museum Seniors Sundays (Sun 6, 13, 20, 27 Oct 2024). The Dunkeld & District Historical Museum holds a vast array of artifacts that span numerous periods and events in social history. Come along on Sundays in October and enjoy free entry with complementary afternoon and great conversations. Contact Joyce via [email protected]
Bendigo Seniors Festival Variety Concert (Sun 6 Oct 2024). Join Bendigo and District Concert Band for well-known songs we all love to hear. $5 tickets, bookings essential. Money raised goes to Uniting Emergency Relief at Kangaroo Flat Uniting Church. Contact Christine via [email protected]
Honky Tonk Queens (Tues 8 Oct in Camperdown, Thur 10 Oct in Castlemaine, Fri 11 Oct in Bendigo, Sun 13 Oct in Ararat, Mon 14 Oct in Horsham). Enjoy a free country music concert celebrating legends like Patsy Cline and Dolly Parton. Amber Joy Poulton, known for ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter,’ will perform songs. A light lunch is included—book your spot today! Book here.
Piano Concert with Esther (Tues 8 Oct 2024). Esther will play a mix of classical and sing-a-long tunes for the enjoyment of all in the Archie Café – Archie Graham Community Centre, Warrnambool. Come along and take a seat concert style or enjoy as background music while you eat lunch. Free concert, lunch from cafe at own expense. Contact Clare via [email protected]
Queenie van de Zandt in DIVA, Mildura (Tues 8 Oct). Queenie van de Zandt, stars in ‘DIVA’ a show that celebrates the power and beauty of the female voice through the songs of Barbara Streisand, Patti LuPone, Ella Fitzgerald, Aretha Franklin, Eva Cassidy and Joni Mitchell. $5 tickets, bookings essential via 03 5018 8330 or [email protected]
Intergenerational Portrait Drawing Workshop – Castlemaine (Tues 8 Oct 2024). Whether you’re a seasoned painter or picking up a brush for the first time, this workshop is designed to inspire creativity and bring out the artist in everyone. Free event, materials and coffee/tea supplied, bookings essential online here or via ph: 03 5472 4842 or email: [email protected]
Coryule Seniors Concert (Thurs 10 Oct 2024). Hear this popular local community choir sing much loved musical tunes and enjoy a chance to sing along with the choir too. Gold coin donation includes a delicious afternoon tea. 2 pm St James Anglican Church Hall Drysdale. Bookings are recommended to assist with catering. Ring Ann 0402 280 154.
Seniors Week Garden Party (Thurs 10 Oct 2024). Wear a fancy hat and enjoy a stroll around the beautiful Long Gully Community Garden, Bendigo, followed by light refreshments. The Neighbourhood Centre Choir, Giggle & Sing, will be hosting some community singing on the day also. Free event. Wheelchair friendly. Book here.
What’s on in Regional Victoria – Victorian Seniors Festival 2024
Rita Parkinson Fine Art Exhibition at Marli’s Bar Portarlington (Fri 11 Oct – Sun 27 Oct 2024). Enjoy a lazy afternoon gazing upon the exquisite artwork by Rita Parkinson. All while sipping on fabulous cocktails & delicious morsels served by Marli and her friendly staff, in the relaxing cosy surrounds of Marli’s Bar in the picturesque Portarlington. Open hours are: every Fri – Sun, 3pm – 6pm. One step to access front door. One standard toilet. Exhibition is free. Marli’s Bar, 52 Newcombe Street, Portarlington. Book here.
Chaffey Trail Rio Vista Guided Tour (Fri 11 Oct 2024). Local historian, Bob Walton, will host guests and guide the tour through the Chaffey residence. Some steps involved in the tour. Free event, contact Michelle to book [email protected]
Quizzame at The Avenue Bowling Club Bacchus Marsh (Fri 11 Oct 2024). Trivia with a difference and it is FREE, Lunch included. Quizzame is an interactive Trivia Quiz with multi choice answers- There is automatic scoring and marking with built-in sound effects, mini-games, and even an interactive horse race. Free event, book here.
Park Walks (1 – 30 October 2024). Parks Victoria is hosting free guided walks led by trained volunteers at some of the state’s most beautiful parks. These group walks allow you to enjoy walking in bushland without having to worry about where the trail is or how long it might take. Book here.
Elvis and Marilyn Tribute Show (Mon 14 October in Lucknow and Wed 16 Oct in Sale). Celebrate the legends of music and film at the Elvis and Marilyn Tribute Show, in Lucknow and Sale. Delight in timeless classics like “Hound Dog” and “Viva Las Vegas” performed by Get Rhythm. Secure your $5 ticket today for an entertaining afternoon filled with nostalgia! Book here.
Burraja Bush Tucker Garden Tour and Morning Tea (Tues 15 Oct 2024). Explore traditional plant uses while connecting with the community. This event features storytelling, Aboriginal dance, and a delightful bush tucker morning tea. Gather around the campfire and immerse yourself in the beauty of Indigenous culture. Tickets $5, contact Karen Walls-Smythe 02 6022 9211 or [email protected]
Smorgasbord of Music – Somerville (Thurs 17 Oct 2024). Be entertained by the Somerville Community House music groups such as the lovely Southern Sounds Chorus, the Somerville Strummers (ukuleles) and the Peninsula Voices with Eric van Cuylenburg on guitar. Entry is Free and an afternoon tea with hot beverages is available for a gold coin donation. Book your spot on 03 5977 8330 by Monday 14th October.
Mildura Eco Village Tour and Cuppa (Tues 22 Oct 2024). Take a tour of the Mildura Eco Village, a four-hectare sustainable living site featuring an education centre, community garden and eco house. Free event. Contact Mildura Rural City Council, [email protected]
Garden Tour and Talk Civic Park Warragul (Wed 23 Oct 2024). Begin with morning tea at 10:30 AM, then embark on a guided tour led by head gardener John Malins at 11 AM. Explore the park’s vast 9.5 acres and uncover the fascinating history behind its lush flora. Contact Janet Higgins on 1300 229 229 or email [email protected]
Breakfast with the Birds (Sat 26 Oct 2024). RiverConnect and Birdlife Murray Goulburn present Breakfast with the Birds! Come along on an environmental adventure, identify the amazing variety of bird species that frequent Gemmill Swamp and enjoy a delicious FREE breakfast amongst the tweeting and chirping. Free entry. Bookings essential here.
Armadale Heritage Walks (Wed 30 Oct 2024). Discover a captivating walking tour that blends history and exercise, perfect for enthusiasts of both! Starting at Armadale train station, you’ll explore the fascinating past of High Street, one of Victoria’s most iconic locations known for its vibrant food scene, fashion boutiques, leisure spots, and stunning architecture. Book here, tickets $20-25.
River Heritage Walk and Talk (Thurs 31 Oct 2024). RiverConnect and the Shepparton Heritage Centre present this informative talk and walk to learn about the fascinating history of the Goulburn River. See where the town of Shepparton began on the banks of the Goulburn, the old swimming pool and hear tales of times gone by. Entry to this event is $4 and includes admission to the Shepparton Heritage Museum. Register here.
Free Public Transport for Seniors
As well as great events and activities happening across regional Victoria and Melbourne, Victorian Seniors Card holders receive a full week of completely free public transport across the state! This is happening from Sunday 6 to Sunday 13 October 2024.
Related reading: Guide to Free Public Transport for Seniors Week
Find more activities happening across the month of October here.
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DISCLAIMER: Seniors in Melbourne is not affiliated with the Victorian Seniors Festival and all content represented here has not been approved by Victorian Seniors Festival, its owner DFFH or the Victorian State Government. View the official program and full list of events here. Contact the Festival Team via [email protected] or 1300 797 210
These events are listed by the event owner on their own independent website and confirmation of any details should be reviewed on their site, as these are subject to change.
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