The National Trust of Australia (Victoria) is excited to announce that Australia’s biggest community driven Heritage Festival will run from Friday 18 April to Sunday 18 May 2025 in Victoria.

Each year hundreds of organisations run events for their local communities in the form of heritage walks, talks, experiences, exhibitions, demonstrations, open days and so much more…

… And we want you to be part of it in 2025!

Registrations are now open and there is no cost to register an event. Events can be specially created for the Heritage Festival Program, or you can register tours or programs that you already run – so long as they take place during the festival dates.

By participating in the 2025 Australian Heritage Festival, you will be joining a community movement to ensure that our cultural heritage is acknowledged, celebrated, and understood throughout our local communities and beyond.

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Who can be involved?

All heritage and cultural enthusiasts; tourism operators, local councils, galleries, wineries, museums, historical and literature societies, libraries and universities.

To get started, download the event organisers kit for more information, FAQs and tips.

For any questions or enquiries, contact festival@nattrust.com.au

Partnering Benefits

There is no cost to participate in the festival and organisations enjoy the following benefits:

  • A dedicated event page on the Australian Heritage Festival website. This includes your chosen image, your event description, contact information and booking details.
  • A listing in the Heritage Festival Digital Program, distributed widely across digital channels and available for download. (To be included in the Festival Digital Program registrations must be submitted by 10 Feb 2025)
  • Benefit from the overarching state-wide Australian Heritage Festival promotional campaign; including digital advertising, social media and PR.
  • Access to and ability to communicate with a highly engaged heritage-loving audience across Victoria

Key Dates

  • 2 December 2024 | Registrations Open
  • 10 February 2025 | Registrations close for inclusion in our Digital Program
  • 12 March 2025 | Festival Program Launch
  • 31 March 2025 | Final Registrations close for inclusion on the Australian Heritage Festival Website
  • 18 April 2025 | Australian Heritage Festival (Victoria) opens

How to register

Before registering, read through the event organisers kit for more information, FAQs and tips.

REGISTER YOUR EVENT

2025 Event Organisers' Kit

By hosting an event, you’re providing new opportunities for the community to access and celebrate heritage around the state. Download our Organisers Kit to start planning your event.

Click here to view in full screen | Click here to download the Organisers Kit