Australian Heritage Festival NSW

The nation’s largest community-driven heritage event, the Australian Heritage Festival is an annual celebration of natural, historic and Indigenous heritage. This year marks the 45th year of the Festival which features FREE and ticketed events and activities for all ages, interests and budgets.

The NSW programme of the 2025 Australian Heritage Festival features more than 150 events and activities.

Spanning metropolitan and regional areas of the state, this year’s Festival theme is ‘Unearthed’ and the 2025 NSW calendar includes special exhibitions, walks, tours of historical sites, performances, food experiences, ceremonies, demonstrations, and other attractions curated to bring heritage to life for all.

The Australian Heritage Festival is organised, promoted, facilitated, and led by the National Trust. It not only connects communities but also provides patronage and support to many worthwhile organisations such as not-for-profit and community groups, businesses, councils, conservation groups, museums, galleries, libraries, spiritual places, and others.

The NSW Government through Heritage NSW is principal sponsor of the Australian Heritage Festival and the National Trust Heritage Awards, which is the signature event of the Australian Heritage Festival.

For more information, visit australianheritagefestival.org.au.