Mornington Peninsula Seniors Festival

The Senior’s Festival is held annually in conjunction with the Victorian Seniors Festival throughout the month of October.

Local clubs and organisations collaborate with the Shire to hold local activities and events that encourage the attendance of older people.

 The aim of the festival is to:

• Celebrate the later part of life as a continuing stage of learning, socialising, and engaging in their local communities.
• Recognise the valuable contribution made by older people living, working, volunteering, and visiting the Mornington Peninsula
• Promote the wide range of accessible opportunities that are available to older people on the Mornington Peninsula
• Encourage older people to try something new, discover a new place and make new social connections.
• Offer positive perspectives on growing older that can help to combat ageism.

Get involved 

Apply to participate in our 2026 Festival

Seniors Festival 2025

The 2025 Seniors Festival brought the community together for a vibrant month of activities celebrating social connection, learning, movement, and fun. Nearly 100 events showcased the talents and dedication of local groups.

While offering something for every interest, including multicultural film screenings, visits to the Pride Centre, heritage and arts tours, and discussions on topics ranging from composting to healthy ageing and emergency planning.

Seniors enjoyed discounts through the Seniors Passport and flocked to festival highlights such as the sold‑out Australian Fleetwood Mac Show, the Multicultural Film Festival, and the launch of new Seniors Exercise Parks.

Participant feedback was overwhelmingly positive, praising the welcoming atmosphere, variety of activities, and opportunities to try new things and meet new people.

A heartfelt thanks goes to everyone involved for helping celebrate positive ageing and the spirited, social, and creative life of the Peninsula.