2026 Australian Heritage Festival NSW

From bustling city centres to quiet country towns, the Australian Heritage Festival is an annual celebration of natural, built and cultural heritage.

The nation’s largest community-driven heritage event, 2026 marks the 46th year of the Festival which features FREE and ticketed events and activities to bring heritage to life for all ages and interests.

The month-long, NSW programme of the 2026 Australian Heritage Festival will open on World Heritage Day Saturday 18 April and continue daily until Monday 18 May 2026 (inclusive).

Spanning metropolitan and regional areas of the state, the 2026 Festival programme includes concerts and performances, special exhibitions, talks and panels, walks, tours of heritage homes and historical sites, food experiences, workshops, family-friendly outdoor events and other curated attractions.

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 worthwhile organisations such as not-for-profit and community groups, businesses, councils, conservation groups, museums, galleries, libraries, spiritual places, and others.

“The Australian Heritage Festival is an opportunity to explore and celebrate the rich history of New South Wales,” explains Debbie Mills, Chief Executive Officer of National Trust (NSW).

“Spanning Sydney’s historic streets to regional towns and sacred Indigenous sites, the festival invites people to discover the places, objects and traditions that tell the stories of our communities and highlight the depth and diversity of our shared heritage.”

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 about the 2026 Australian Heritage Festival, visit australianheritagefestival.org.au.

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