Program for Greater Bendigo Seniors Festival out now!

A PACKED program for the 2025 Greater Bendigo Seniors Festival, which takes place from 5 to 12 October is now available.

Programs can be picked up from the City’s Heathcote and Bendigo customer service and visitor centres, local libraries and neighbourhood houses or viewed online.

This year’s main festival showcase event is the Johnny Cash and June Carter Tribute Show, presented by the City of Greater Bendigo and the Victorian Government.

The show features husband and wife duo Mark and Joanne Caligiuri who will perform favourites such as Folsom Prison Blues, Ring of Fire and Walk the Line, as well as popular duets including Jackson and Long-legged Guitar Pickin Man.

This not to be missed concert will take place at 11am on Monday 6 October at The Capital, View Street, Bendigo.

Tickets are only $10 and are on sale now at the Capital Box Office or by visiting gotix.com.au.

Other events featured in the program include workshops and information sessions, free film screenings, morning and afternoon teas, performances, exercise and self defence programs, come and try days, dancing, live music and more.

City of Greater Bendigo mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf said the theme for this year’s festival is Connect, Create, Celebrate.

“This year’s program is packed with a diverse range of either free or low-cost events with something for everyone,” Cr Metcalf said.

“This annual festival is a fantastic opportunity for older adults to get involved and try something different and I encourage them to grab a program, get involved and enjoy the activities on offer.”

Victorian Seniors Card holders can also take advantage of eight days of free public transport on all regional bus services, V/Line bus and train services and all Metropolitan train, tram and bus services from Sunday 5 October to Sunday 12 October.

A copy of the program can be downloaded at bendigo.vic.gov.au/events/greater-bendigo-seniors-festival.

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