5 of the best free events at the Victorian Seniors Festival
One of Australia’s biggest festivals for over-60s, the Victorian Seniors Festival, is back for its 34th year, and it’s bigger and better than ever. Throughout the month of October, over 1,500 events will take place across Victoria in celebration of the wonderful contributions older Victorians make to the community. Victorian Seniors Card holders will also be treated to eight days of free public transport between October 2 and 9, so you can get out and explore all that this great festival has to offer without worrying about your wallet.
Here are five fantastic events you simply can’t miss. The best bit? They’re all free.
1. Celebration Day at Federation Square (presented by Royal Freemasons), October 2
Kick off the Victorian Seniors Festival with a full day of celebration at Federation Square, right in the heart of Melbourne. There’s something for everyone, including live music performances, street orienteering, a bike ride along the Yarra, displays, classes and workshops as part of the Carnival of learning and much more. For more information, click here.
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2. RDNS Melbourne Festival Hub, October 3 – 7
RDNS is once again hosting the Festival Hub at Melbourne Town Hall, offering cultural and information sessions, displays, tea and coffee and twice-daily concerts. Plus, you can get a free health check at the RDNS Healthy Pit Stop, where RDNS nurses will assess your blood pressure and risk of type 2 diabetes. Click here to learn more.
3. Festival at Deakin Edge (presented by AGL), October 3 – 4
Enjoy three concerts by Beatles tribute band Rubber Soul, the Salvation Army Red Shield Band and the U3A Choirs as well as a thought-provoking talk from Dr Jee Hyun Kim on memory, thinking and ageing at the stunning riverside venue of Deakin Edge. To learn more about this fantastic free event, click here.
4. Live radio play with grand organ (supported by the City of Melbourne and the Royal Freemasons), October 9
Transport yourself back to your youth, when a night’s entertainment consisted of gathering around the wireless. Treat yourself to a stunning re-enactment of old-school radio plays at Melbourne Town Hall, complete with performances from Tony Fenelon, one of Melbourne’s best organists. Click here for more details.
5. New moves – High tea for LGBTI Victorians and their allies (presented by Alice’s Garage and All the Queen’s Men), October 7
Celebrate Victoria’s older LGBTI community with a fun afternoon tea at the Yarra Room in Melbourne Town Hall. Learn more about the issues facing older LGBTI people and mingle with Victoria’s commissioners, advocates and regulators. The event is free but booking is essential, so click here to reserve your spot now.
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