VICTORIA’S largest seniors’ festival returns in October with thousands of opportunities to participate in free and low-cost events. For over 40 years, the Festival has been an opportunity for senior Victorians to connect with their local community.
The Victorian Seniors Festival has a wonderful history. Some highlights include:
1982: The Victorian Seniors Festival starts off as Senior Citizens Week
1990: The first multicultural concert for the Festival is staged at Melbourne Town hall in partnership with the Ethnic Communities’ Council of Victoria
1991: During Senior Citizens Week, the Victorian Seniors Card is launched
1997: Eight days of free public transport for all Victorian Seniors Card holders is introduced
2002: Senior Citizens Week is re-named the Victorian Seniors Festival
2007: A Festival Hub is introduced at Melbourne Town Hall
2008: Festival Opening Day moves to Federation Square
2013: A record number of events were presented by Victoria’s 79 local councils
2015: A record 25 country concerts were presented in regional and rural Victorian towns.2016: More than 150,000 seniors attended events across the state
