Applications are now open for the NSW Government’s 2027 Seniors Festival Program, with a share of $200,000 in grants available for councils and community organisations to host festival events statewide.
‘Discover, Connect, Celebrate’ will be the theme for the festival, which is set to run from 1 March to 14 March 2027.
“The NSW Seniors Festival is a highlight on our state’s annual events calendar and we want to see older people from all corners of the state enjoy the benefits,” said NSW Seniors Minister, Jodie Harrison.
“That’s why the Minns Labor Government is investing in the NSW Seniors Festival Grants program to empower councils and community organisations to run high quality events and boost social participation in the communities they know best.
“The NSW Seniors Festival represents an annual celebration of older people in our state who deserve to feel valued for their incredible contribution to our collective wellbeing.”
This year, NSW Seniors Festival Grants program funding supported 38 events across metropolitan, regional, rural and remote NSW attended by more than 8,500 people.
Successful 2026 NSW Seniors Festival featured events included:
- Penrith City Council’s Seniors Service Expo;
- Cessnock City Council’s ‘Live Life in Colour’ in the Five Ways to Wellbeing for Seniors Festival in Cessnock initiative (pictured);
- Glen Innes Severn Council’s “ Re-Wired: Connection, Creativity & Curiosity for Seniors event.
The NSW Government hosts four key NSW Seniors Festival events annually including the Premier’s Gala Concerts, NSW Seniors Festival Expo, Comedy Shows and Regional Seniors Christmas Concerts.
Applications for the Seniors Festival Grants close on Wednesday, 12 August.
For more information, including examples of previous successful events, visit https://www.nsw.gov.au/grants-and-funding/nsw-seniors-festival-grant-program-2027.
