Ballarat Seniors Festival

Ballarat Seniors Festival is an annual event held over the month of October and part of the Victorian Seniors Festival running at the same time. Seniors Festival is a month-long series of events for and about seniors, celebrating the contribution of older people and providing opportunities for older people to be active and connected.

View or download the full program of events in the Seniors Festival Program 2024

Date: Tuesday 1 October  
Time: 10am-2pm   

Description: Come and join the city of Ballarat Ageing Well Services team as we showcase a wide range of community, social and special interest groups across Ballarat who are keen to offer ways to join and participate. A fun filled day that shares many ways to explore, engage and evolve! Entertainment and refreshments provided.

Venue: Mercure Hotel and Convention Centre   
Cost: FREE  
Enquiries: Social Activities Team on 5320 5637 or email socialconnections@ballarat.vic.gov.au
Bookings: Preferred not required via Humanitix

Date: Tuesday 22 October 
Time: 11am   

Description: One of Australia’s favourite artists, Wendy Stapleton, has a brand-new show, The Swinging Sixties, featuring a raft of fabulous songs from the great female artists of the Swinging Sixties. She’ll sing through a songbook of hits from The Chiffons, The Ronettes, The Shirelles, Petula Clark, Lulu, Cilla Black, Dusty Springfield and more – presenting a show that promises to bring back great memories.  

Venue: Civic Hall, Mair St Ballarat   
Cost: $5 plus booking fee  
Enquiries: 5333 5888  
Bookings: Essential via hermaj.com

We have a number of programs, services and activities to meet the needs of our residents aged 55 years and over.

Receive Ageing Well Services program promotions, information and newsletters:

1. Sign up to receive via email
2. Sign up to receive via Australia Post
3. Call the Community Connections Team on 03 5320 5719