Seniors Festival 2025

City of Newcastle is proud to be hosting the free Seniors Festival Expo on Tuesday 4 March 2025 in the Broadmeadow Rooms at McDonald Jones Stadium.  This venue is accessible, with ample parking, room for busses and two large lifts making access at McDonald Jones Stadium easy.  Inside is lots of space and seating for a relaxed enjoyable experience. Mark the dates on your calendar, or Click here to register your interest to participate as a Community Group or Exhibitor.

The expo runs 10am to 1pm, located on the corporate floor overlooking the interior of the Stadium.  Inside you'll discover a hive of activity and comfortable spaces for a relaxing chat or a recharging rest.

What to expect:

• View and find out information at the Expo Stalls
• Enjoy free light refreshments
• Listen to live performances from our local choirs and musicians
• Chat with experts and see demonstrations from local community groups and services. 

Click here to register for a stall at the 2025 Seniors Festival Expo.

Would your group like to showcase your achievements or activities during the Festival?
Whether it's a demonstration, performance, activity or entertainment, we encourage clubs and groups to actively participate and share what you do best.  Simply click the link below to register your activity for consideration in the Time to Shine Seniors Festival 2025.  If you require any more information, please call on 4974 2860 or email us at communityadmin@ncc.nsw.gov.au.

Programs will be available at the Festival Expo on 4 March, distributed to local libraries and public venues and to view on-line or home print.

Please note: any information provided below will be used only in relation to Newcastle Seniors Festival.

Click here to nominate your 2025 Seniors Festival event for inclusion in the Program.

Click here to view the 2024 program (example) 

Click here to download the Seniors Directory (automated PDF)

Click here to register your organisation in the Seniors Directory.

Once registered, please email communityadmin@ncc.nsw.gov.au so that we can update your listing in the directory.