Event Details
- Date:
- Sunday 4 January 2026 4:45 pm to Sunday 27 December 2026 5:00 pm
- Details:
- This event is child-friendly.
- Admission is free.
- This venue is wheelchair accessible.
Pause, Reflect, Remember
Gather at the Shrine of Remembrance every Sunday at 4:45pm for the Last Post Service—a weekly tradition honouring wartime service and sacrifice.
This family-friendly event features stirring bugle calls, wreath-laying, and the lowering of flags, creating a poignant moment for visitors of all ages to reflect and connect. Each service commemorates a different event from Australia's military history.
Whether you're a local or a visitor, the Last Post Service offers a meaningful way to engage with history and share a timeless experience together.
Upcoming Last Post Services include:
- 01 March - Sinking of HMAS Yarra
Conflict: Second World War
- 08 March - Women in Service
Marking International Women's Day, visit HERstory to discover stories of service women before this Last Post Service.
- 15 March - The start of the Iraq War
Conflict: Iraq War
- 22 March - Commemorating Veteran Artists
Marking the opening weekend of Festival of Veteran Arts
The Last Post Service is supported by the Victorian Government.
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