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The Victorian Seniors Festival takes place in October, with events happening across the state. Here in Boroondara, there’s lots on for older adults to enjoy as part of recognising and celebrating our local seniors.
Open day events and ‘Come and Try’ sessions are being organised by seniors’ clubs, sports clubs and community centres throughout Boroondara.
Explore Seniors Festival events at Boroondara
For events happening across Victoria visit the Victorian Seniors Festival website.
Boroondara Seniors Film Festival
Welcome to the Boroondara Seniors Film Festival 2024!
Bookings are now open. Select a session below to book.
Now in its third year, bringing stories that inspire, challenge and connect us through the magic of film. Each screening showcases a feature film and a curated selection of short films from around the world – all featuring the wonderful diversity of older adults’ lives.
All screenings are free to attend but bookings are essential.
These events are very popular and are likely to book out. If you make a booking and then can no longer attend, please let us know as soon as possible using our booking cancellation form.
Village Rivoli screenings on Monday 7 October
The President’s Wife – Village Rivoli
Rachel's Farm – Village Rivoli
Lido Cinemas screenings on Wednesday 16 October
Rachel's Farm – Lido Cinemas
My Favorite Cake – Lido Cinemas
All Shall Be Well – Lido Cinemas
Balwyn Palace screenings on Thursday 24 October
My Favorite Cake – Palace Balwyn
The World’s Fastest Indian – Palace Balwyn
All Shall Be Well – Palace Balwyn
Free shuttle bus to the Lido Cinemas
To provide easier parking options for Boroondara Seniors Film Festival screenings at the Lido Cinemas, we are introducing a new free shuttle bus service. This service will transport attendees from a designated local carpark, with free unrestricted parking, to the cinema and then returned.
Details of this service will be available in the coming weeks.
If you are interested in finding out more about the shuttle bus, please register your interest via our form.
More information
You can find out more by emailing [email protected] or calling the Active Ageing team on (03) 9278 4777.