Seniors Festival 2026

The festival recognises the valuable contribution older people have made and continue to make to our community.

The 2026 Seniors Festival will take place 1 to 14 October

Applications now open

Apply for events funding that showcase your organisation or community at the 2026 Seniors Festival.

Applications close Tuesday 16 June 2026.

Apply for a grant Read the guidelines

Do you have a story to tell?

You can submit one fictional story, poem or a non-fiction piece on any topic.

Entries open on Monday 18 May 2026.
Entries close Friday 26 June 2026.