50th Anniversary Events

National

3 February 2026 – Official start of 50th Anniversary. Commemorative events began with a celebratory morning tea function hosted by our first Australian Club, the Probus Club of Hunters Hill’s (Sydney) on February 3rd, 2026.

16 September, 26 September & 1 October 2026 – Sunshine Coast & Montville – Probus 50th Anniversary Tour, a five-day fully inclusive getaway featuring a scenic cruise from Pelican Waters to the Glasshouse Mountains, visits to the Ginger Factory, Eumundi Markets, Noosa Heads, and Australia Zoo, plus 4 nights’ accommodation at Mercure Sunshine Coast Kawana Waters, daily breakfasts, lunches, dinners, and guided touring. To receive the offer and find out more, click here.

October 2026 – To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Probus, landmarks across Australia will be illuminated in blue and yellow at various times during October. This nationwide display recognises the milestone and invites everyone to join in the celebrations. View the list of events on this page for the various locations.

1 October 2026 – Another key date for the national social program will be Thursday October 1st, being the start of Probus Month 2026. We hope that every Probus Club will participate in our National Probus Picnic/Lunch on this day.

31 October 2026 – PSPL has organised a 10-day Probus cruise aboard the Celebrity Solstice, departing on 31st October 2026, in collaboration with our Gold Probus Partner – Trade Travel. Over 140 Probus members are already booked, and cabins are limited. Click here to view the offer. 

7–11 November 2026 – Taste of the Cape: Wine, Wildflowers & Wonders – Probus Exclusive, a five-day journey through the Margaret River Region featuring scenic landscapes, wildflowers, historic sites, and gourmet food and wine experiences. Book and pay by 31 March 2026 to enjoy an Early Bird saving of $100 per person. To find out more, click here.

Australian Capital Territory

4 September 2026 – PAC&D Games Day at Belconnen Bowling Club.

1 October 2026 – PAC&D Luncheon at Yowani Golf Club.

1 October 2026 Landmark Lightings – Canberra Airport Ring Road, John Gorton Building, Museum of Australian Democracy (MoAD) at Old Parliament House, National Carillon, Questacon, and the Royal Australian Mint will be illuminated to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Probus.

New South Wales 

23 March 2026 – Government House reception. 

10 August 2026 – Reception hosted by Governor General.

1 October 2026 Landmark Lightings – Albury City Council, Big Miners Lamp at the Seven Valleys Visitor Information Centre, City of Parramatta Council, Clock Tower Newcastle, Cook Street Plaza, Goulburn Visitor Information Centre, Great North Road, Hornsby Council, Lane Cove Council, Lyons Road, Macksville Bridge, Manly Town Hall, Morpeth Bridge, Multi-Arts Pavilion (MAP mima), Nancy Blumer Monument, Orange City Council, Parkes Shire Council, Port Macquarie-Hastings Council, The Big Banana, Wagga Wagga City Council, and Wollondilly Shire Council will be illuminated to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Probus.

Northern Territory

1 October 2026 Landmark Lightings – Darwin Civic Centre building will be illuminated to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Probus.

1 October 2026 Landmark Lightings – City of Palmerston Library, Darwin Civic Centre Building, Frances Drive Light Pole, Palmerston Recreation Centre, and Palmerston Water Tower will be illuminated to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Probus.

Queensland

9 April 2026 – Government House reception.

22 July 2026 – Brisbane Lord Mayor’s Reception.

29 September 2026 – City Hall Concert.

1 October 2026 Landmark Lightings – Breakfast Creek Bridge, Broadbeach, Burdekin Shire Council, Einasleigh Park, Forsayth Park, Georgetown Park, Ipswich Civic Centre, Reddacliff Place sculptures: Donna Marcus Steam 2006, Story Bridge, Surfers Paradise, The Cleveland Lighthouse, Tropical Dome, Victoria Bridge, and Wickham Terrace Car Park will be illuminated to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Probus.

21–28 October 2026 Landmark Lightings – Emu Park Singing Ship, Keppel Sands Playground, Wreck Point Lookout, and Yeppoon Foreshore Amphitheatre will be illuminated to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Probus. 

South Australia

28 May 2026 – City of Onkaparinga Mayor’s Reception.

3 June 2026 – Government House Reception.

29 July 2026 – Consensus Quiz Morning followed by lunch Club Marion.

30 July 2026 – Consensus Quiz Morning followed by Lunch Para Hills Community Club.

1 October 2026 Landmark Lightings – Adelaide Town Hall, Copper Coast Council, District Council of Loxton Waikerie – Lower East Terrace, Elemental Sculpture, Gawler Civic Centre, land-locked ship HMAS Whyalla, Payinthi, Tasman Terrace Street Uplights, The Riddoch Arts and Cultural Centre, Town Hall in Unley Council, and Visitor Information Centre – Lady Nelson will be illuminated to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Probus.

12 & 13 October 2026 – Eyre Peninsula 50^th Anniversary Probus Rally Port Lincoln Yacht Club.

19 October 2026 – Naracoorte Combined Probus Clubs 50^th Anniversary Rally Naracoorte Bowling Club.

Tasmania

14 June 2026 – Government House reception. 

1–4 October 2026 Landmark Lightings – Cardinal Lights (Mawson Place), Doone Kennedy Hobart Aquatic Centre (DKHAC), Elizabeth Mall, Franklin Square Fountain, Kennedy Lane, and Rose Garden Bridge will be illuminated to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Probus.

8 October 2026 Landmark Lightings – Paranaple Convention Centre will be illuminated to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Probus.

10 October 2026 – Penguin Probus Club Gala Dinner for Clubs on Northwest coast.

Victoria

9 April 2026 – Government House Reception. 

30 April 2026 – City of Bendigo Council Reception.

6 May 2026 – Wangaratta & Northeast Victoria Group Celebration at Wangaratta Turf Club.

30 July 2026 – High Tea at Chirnside Park Country Club.

23 September 2026 – Tea Dance at Chadstone Bowls Club.

28 September 2026 – City of Monash Event.

1 October 2026 – Surf Coast Shire Council Afternoon Tea.

1 October 2026 Landmark Lightings – Altona Theatre, Archie Graham Community Centre, Aqua Energy Centre, The Wedge Entertainment Centre beside the Library, Raymond Street Clocktower, Boroondara City Council, Town Hall Ballarat, Box Hill Town Hall (conditioned approval), Campaspe Shire Council, Cardinia Cultural Centre, Colac Otway Memorial Square, Corangamite Shire Council Clocktower, Fly Tower at the Plenty Ranges Arts, Greater Bendigo Conservatory, Hobsons Bay City Council, Kingston Clock Tower, Melbourne Town Hall, Monash Civic Centre, Monash Park Tree, Mooroopna Water Tower, Town Hall Broadmeadows Light Cube, Victoria Park Lake, and Whittlesea City Council Convention Centre will be illuminated to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Probus.

7 October 2026 – Gippsland Friendship Day.

13 October 2026 – City of Greater Geelong Mayoral Reception

16 October 2026 – Peninsula Probus Clubs Trivia Night at Rosebud Country Club.

24 October 2026 – Shire of Yarra Ranges Reception.

29 October 2026 – City of Latrobe Event.

11 November 2026 – Golf Day at Gisborne.

Western Australia

14 May 2026 – Government House reception.

24 July 2026 – City of Mandurah Mayor’s event.

29 July 2026 – Combined Probus Club of Rockingham Entertainment Afternoon Event.

1 October 2026 – Joint event of Mandurah Clubs – Oceanic Bar and Grill.

1 October 2026 Landmark Lightings – City of Busselton Administration Building Lights, City of Gosnells, City of Perth, City of Stirling, Guppy Park, Joondalup Drive, Koolambidi Woola (Bunbury’s youth precinct), Koombana Bay Footbridge, Koombana Bay Foreshore, Marlston Hill Lookout, Marlston Waterfront, Mounts Street Bridge, Northbridge Tunnel, Perth Bridges (Matagarup, Mount Street), Queens Park Theatre, Richmond Reserve, Rockingham Foreshore, Sky Ribbon along with Tunnel entry, The Historic Arrol Crane at Jetty Road, and The Navigators at the Koombana Drive roundabout will be illuminated to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Probus.

1–3 October 2026 Landmark Lightings – CBD Precinct (Town Hall, Town Square and Alison Hartman Gardens) will be illuminated to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Probus.

21 October 2026 – West Australian Symphony Orchestra visit Probus Club of Victoria Park.