Over 50s Festival

We have a line-up of inspiring, joyful, and diverse events this year, all kicking off on 1st October 2025.

From creative workshops, performances to heart warming community gatherings and energising activities.

There are so many ways to connect with others, express yourself and celebrate the richness of ageing.

Find an event near you

View Over 50's events
Pick up a Festival Guide from your local community link, or library from mid September.
Download our Festival Guide(PDF, 14MB)

We'd like to provide a heartfelt thank you to the many local community groups, businesses and volunteers who make this festival possible.

Your generosity, creativity and commitment to supporting older people help bring the spirit of the festival to life in every corner of our community.

Your events and activities create welcoming spaces for connection, learning and celebration and we are truly grateful.

Let’s celebrate the diversity, creativity and vitality of older people.

Join us in making this year’s festival unforgettable!

Contact us

If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact the Healthy and Active Ageing Team. You can contact us at 1300 368 333 or email to seniors@yarraranges.vic.gov.au.

We look forward to celebrating with you at the Over 50s Festival in 2025!

If you would like to stay up to date with the Over 50s Festival, please sign up to our newsletter.

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The Upper Yarra Family Centre will be undergoing essential roof replacement works to maintain the building’s safety and structural integrity.

To make sure services can continue with minimal disruption, all programs and activities will be temporarily relocated to nearby Yarra Junction Council buildings from 7 April 2026.

Learn more about the relocation of services on our website

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