The Australian Heritage Festival is the country's largest community-driven celebration of heritage.
For more than 40 years the National Trust has connected the nation through the Australian Heritage Festival celebrations.
Spanning cities and regions across Australia, the Festival offers unique opportunities for the community to engage with the country’s rich and diverse stories, bringing heritage to life for thousands of people to enjoy.
Events happen anywhere: urban and rural locations; in museums and libraries; in boats, trains and mysterious buildings; on the street, by the water and in nature.
The Australian Heritage Festival will return in 2026 with a colourful range of unusual encounters, unforgettable experiences and exclusive access to many special historic places.
Hear the stories of the unusual and unknown; from amazing experts to local guides. From tours to talks, workshops, fairs, performances, demonstrations and more, there’s something for curious minds of all ages.
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