Mornington Peninsula Seniors Festival

Mornington Peninsula Shire’s much-loved Seniors Festival, part of Victoria’s state-wide celebration returns this October, shining a spotlight on the contributions and creativity of our senior community.

Seniors Festival invites residents aged 55+ to Connect, Create and Celebrate through a lively and inclusive program of events across the Peninsula’s coast, townships and hinterland. With more than 90 events on offer, there’ll be something for everyone to explore.

Highlights include:

• Get Active Expo at YMCA Camp Manyung, Mount Eliza, 1 October
• The launch of Outdoor Exercise Parks for Seniors in Mount Martha, 7 October and Hastings Foreshore, 10 October
• Heritage and Art Bus Tours – Hastings and Mornington pick-ups 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 October
• Multicultural Film Festival, Rosebud Cinema, 18 October
• Victorian Pride Centre Bus Tour, Mornington to St Kilda 21 October
• Concert by Gypsy, the Australian Fleetwood Mac Show at George Jenkins Theatre, 25 October

Introducing the Seniors Festival passport - a free guide filled with special offers, discounts and experiences from local tourism businesses. Available at visitor information centres and Shire customer service points. (late September).

All events are free or low cost and bookings are essential for most events. Bookings open on 1 September for all events except the George Jenkins Theatre concert (Gypsy) which opens on 15 September through the Monash Performing Arts Box Office.

The Shire is providing transport services to some of these key events through our Community Transport team. If you require transport, contact us on 5950 1605.

Event guide

The full Seniors Festival 2025 Event Guide is available in hardcopy at our customer service centres, libraries, and community centres. Browse the guide online or download a copy.

Download: Seniors Festival 2025 Event Guide(PDF, 2MB)

Event listing

For more information email positiveageing@mornpen.vic.gov.au or call our Positive Ageing Officer on 5950 1695.