Seniors Festival 2025
Published on 28 July 2025
Horsham Rural City Council is thrilled to partner with local community groups to deliver the 2025 Horsham Seniors Festival, an event dedicated to celebrating seniors in our region. Running throughout October, the festival will feature a range of events, offering seniors the opportunity to connect, engage, and enjoy a variety of activities.
Aligned with the Victorian Seniors Festival, this initiative celebrates aging while fostering a sense of community and inclusion for older Victorians.
“We are thrilled to partner with our community groups to deliver an experience that truly celebrates our seniors. The 2025 Seniors Festival promises to be an exciting month, filled with memorable events that bring people together, encourage social connections, and celebrate the vitality of our senior residents.” Mayor Cr Ian Ross said.
A highlight of the festival will be the highly anticipated eagerly awaited free Seniors Concert, hosted by the Council on Monday, 20 October, at the Horsham Lutheran Church Hall. This year’s entertainment will feature the Everly Brothers & Buddy Holly Tribute Show, transporting the audience back to the golden age of rock ‘n’ roll in the 50s and 60s. The show will showcase timeless classics such as Bye Bye Love, That'll Be the Day, Wake Up Little Susie, and many more.
“We’re especially excited about the Seniors Concert, which will feature the iconic Everly Brothers & Buddy Holly Tribute Show. It’s sure to be a fantastic trip down memory lane for our senior residents, with timeless hits that are both familiar and nostalgic. We want everyone to feel welcome and enjoy this fun-filled, nostalgic experience” said Cr Ross.
In addition to this event, Council is committed to supporting other community-driven initiatives and events during the festival. A small fund is available to assist local groups with expenses such as venue hire, catering, and event promotion.
“We encourage local community groups to get involved and host their own events,” said Cr Ross. “We’ve seen firsthand how these types of events foster connection, wellbeing, and inclusivity. If your group is interested in hosting an event as part of the Seniors Festival, we invite you to complete the form online.
The deadline for submitting an Expression of Interest form is Friday, 29 August, to ensure Council can allocate funding and begin promoting the fantastic events in September.
The Horsham Rural City Council is grateful to the Victorian Government and the local community for their support in making this festival possible.
For more information or to submit an Expression of Interest, please click the link below:
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