Australian Heritage Festival

The Australian Heritage Festival is the biggest and longest-running event honouring Australia’s indigenous, natural, multicultural, and historical heritage.

The first event was held in 1980, and today, it’s Australia’s largest festival celebrating culture and heritage. It remains unparalleled regarding the event’s national reach.

Returning to New South Wales for April – May 2025, the Australian Heritage Festival is an opportunity for the community to access events and exhibitions, gather stories and tell them, celebrate through ceremonies and performances, share knowledge through talks, walks and tours, and have fun bringing heritage to life.

The festival is celebrated throughout the country, with states and territories participating in almost a thousand events in Australia. It takes place between April and May, with ample time for citizens and tourists to catch at least one event nearby.

For event organisers in your respective communities, you will be provided with dedicated listings on the website, media coverage, digital and social media collateral, buntings, promotions, and added support from the state coordinators.

The government supports the Australian Heritage Festival through the National Trusts Partnership Program. True to its community-driven nature, interested volunteers may apply to help in their respective areas. This is also an excellent opportunity to become a Trust member, which enables you to support the cause while helping conserve Australian heritage. Other perks include discounted entries to various Trust events locally and worldwide.

Most venues are easily accessible by private or public transport (trains, buses, ferries, or light rail). However, traffic delays may occur when reaching inner-city venues at various times, so public transport may be your best option.

There are too many events to mention on this page. Please check out the event schedule on the official event website for complete details.