The Seniors Festival 2026 is a celebration of the wisdom, experience and invaluable contributions of older members of our community. It offers a wonderful opportunity to discover your local area, socialise and learn something new.
This year’s theme, ‘Live Life in Colour’, encourages vibrancy, fun and meaningful connections.
Liverpool City Council is committed to supporting and meeting the needs of older residents through a wide range of activities designed to encourage an active, engaged and connected community. Council is also proud to be part of the World Health Organisation’s Global Network of Age-Friendly Cities, that fosters an inclusive, age-friendly city where every generation is valued and older residents feel respected, supported and empowered.
Explore all the exciting activities on offer throughout the 2026 Festival and secure your spot in the experiences that interest by viewing the listings below.
Activity Name | Date | Time | Venue | Booking |
Seniors Morning Tea | Monday 2 March | 10am | Carnes Hill Library | Drop in. No registration required. |
Seniors Morning Tea | Tuesday 3 March | 10am | Moorebank Library | Drop in. No registration required. |
Seniors Art Workshop: Learning First Nations Art | Wednesday 4 March | 10am – 2pm | Yellamundie Library | |
Seniors Morning Tea | Thursday 5 March | 9.30am | Miller Library | Drop in. No registration required. |
Seniors Morning Tea | Thursday 5 March | 10am | Casula Library | Drop in. No registration required. |
Seniors Mini Bouquet Workshop | Friday 6 March | 10am | Green Valley Library | Bookings essential. Book here |
Life in Colour Art Class | Monday 9 March | 10am | Carnes Hill Library | Bookings essential. Book here |
Seniors Art Workshop: Learning First Nations Art | Tuesday 10 March | 10am – 2pm | Moorebank Library | Bookings essential. Book here |
Seniors Morning Tea | Thursday 12 March | 10am | Yellamundie Library | Drop in. No registration required. |
Rock Painting / Hat Painting | Thursday 12 March | 10am | Casula Liverpool | Drop in. No registration required. |
Activity Name | Date | Time | Venue | Booking |
Who Lies Beneath | Wednesday 4 March | 10.30am – 12pm | Liverpool Pioneers’ Memorial Park Cemetery Tour | Bookings essential. Book here |
Collingwood House & Liverpool Regional Museum Tour | Thursday 5 March | 10am – 12pm | Collingwood House | Bookings preferred. Book here |
People of the Coast | Thursday 5 March | 1pm – 2.30pm | Liverpool Regional Museum | Bookings essential. Book here |
Crimes, Crims & The Courthouse | Tuesday 10 March | 10am – 12pm | Old Liverpool Courthouse | Bookings essential. Book here |
Family History Where Do I Start | Wednesday 11 March | 10.30am – 12pm | Liverpool Regional Museum | Bookings essential. Book here |
Activity Name | Date | Time | Venue | Booking |
Bus Tour: First Nations Places of Significance in Liverpool | Wednesday 11 March | 10am – 2pm | Lighthorse Park Miller Chipping Norton Carnes Hill | Bookings essential. Book here |
Facing Dementia Together: Information Sessions | Thursday 12 March | Vietnamese: 9am – 10.30am Arabic: 11am – 12.30pm Chinese: 1pm – 2.30pm (Delivered in Mandarin, with Cantonese support) | Hilda M Davis Senior Citizens Centre, Liverpool | Bookings essential. Book here |
Information Session for Seniors and Carers: Changes to Aged Care | Wednesday 22 April 2026 | 1pm – 3pm | Multipurpose Room | Bookings essential. Book here |
Program | Description | Date | Time | Location | Booking |
Gold Active | Low impact strength and cardio | Mondays | 11am – 11.45am | Michael Clarke Recreation Centre - Functional studio | Call 02 8760 4800 for pricing and to book |
Fall Prevention | Balance and coordination training | Tuesdays | 11am – 11.45am | Michael Clarke Recreation Centre - Group Fitness Room | Call 02 8760 4800 for pricing and to book |
Designed to help improve balance, strength, coordination and confidence in everyday movement. | Thursday | 11.30am | Whitlam Leisure Centre - Group Fitness Room | Call 02 9600 9333 for pricing and to book | |
Walking Group | Walk and talk for FREE | Thursday | 8.30am – 9.30am | Michael Clarke Recreation Centre - External | Call 02 8760 4800 for pricing and to book |
Aqua Aerobics | The water provides great cardio workout with cushioning, resistance and support – a great injury prevention workout. Joints are safely supported with exercises that are lots of fun. | Mon–Fri | 8.30am | Whitlam Leisure Centre - 25m Indoor Pool | Call 02 9600 9333 for pricing and to book |
Gold Total | Simple exercises aimed at increasing coordination, balance, strength, fitness and flexibility. | Mondays | 10.45am | Whitlam Leisure Centre - Group Fitness Room | Call 02 9600 9333 for pricing and to book |
Chair Yoga | A gentle form of yoga that is practised while seated or using a chair for support. | Monday | 11.30am | Whitlam Leisure Centre - Group Fitness Room | Call 02 9600 9333 for pricing and to book |
Tai Chi | A gentle workout involving a series of slow flowing movements and postures to improve both physical and mental wellbeing. | Friday | 10.45am | Whitlam Leisure Centre - Dance Studio | Call 02 9600 9333 for pricing and to book |
Yoga | A powerful flowing energetic practice that builds strength, flexibility and mindfulness through continuous movement. | Mondays Wednesdays | 10.30am | Whitlam Leisure Centre - Wellness Studio | Call 02 9600 9333 for pricing and to book |
Pilates | A total body workout focusing on strength, mobility, endurance, body alignment and breath control. | Mondays Wednesdays | 9.30am | Whitlam Leisure Centre - Wellness Studio | Call 02 9600 9333 for pricing and to book |
Pickleball | A fun, social paddle sport that improves fitness, coordination and agility. | Monday | 9.30am – 12pm | Whitlam Leisure Centre - Stadium | Call 02 9600 9333 for pricing and to book |
Body Balance | A new generation yoga class incorporating elements of Tai Chi and Pilates. | Thursday | 10.30am | Whitlam Leisure Centre - Group Fitness Room | Call 02 9600 9333 for pricing and to book |
Activity Name | Date | Time | Venue | Booking |
Mindful Moments Meditation | Wednesday 4 March | 1pm – 2pm | Performance Space | FREE. Bookings required. Book here |
Gallery Tour & Behind the Scenes (Revealing Dress) Step behind the scenes and uncover the stories of our iconic “Revealing Dress” Exhibition in an engaging gallery tour. | Wednesday 4 March Thursday 5 March Friday 6 March | 11am | Turbine Hall, Liverpool Powerhouse | FREE. Bookings required. Book here |
Lonnie Lee | Last Man Standing & Book Signing Join Australian rock ’n’ roll legend Lonnie Lee for a very special Seniors Festival performance celebrating an extraordinary career in music. | Thursday 5 March | 11am | Liverpool Powerhouse | $22pp. Bookings required. Book here |
Blossom & Stamp: Cherry Blossom Painting This step-by-step workshop for seniors makes creating delicate cherry blossoms easy, fun and consistently beautiful. | Thursday 5 March | 1.30pm – 3.30pm | The Marsden Workshop, Liverpool Powerhouse | $25pp. Bookings required. Book here |
Mahjong Made Simple Learn how to play Mahjong step-by-step in this friendly class for seniors. | Friday 6 March | 1.30pm – 3.30pm | Turbine Hall, Liverpool Powerhouse | FREE. Bookings required. Book here |
Hydrangea Hues: Bubble Wrap Painting Create beautiful hydrangea blooms in this step-by-step painting workshop using bubble wrap stamping. | Friday 6 March | 10.30am – 12.30pm | The Marsden Workshop, Liverpool Powerhouse | $25pp. Bookings required. Book here |
The Liverpool Seniors Festival program offers a range of inclusive and engaging activities for our community. Consideration has been given to make the program accessible for everyone to enjoy. If you have any questions about accessibility requirements, please contact our Customer Service Centre on 1300 36 2170 or the venue where the activity will be held.
