National Heritage Week

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Nationwide, Saturday 16th August - Sunday 24th August

National Heritage Week, an initiative by the Heritage Council, celebrates all things heritage. It brings together communities, families, organisations, cultural institutions, academics and enthusiasts, to build awareness about the value of heritage and support its conservation.

Since the Heritage Council assumed responsibility for National Heritage Week in 2005, it has grown from a small 500 event to almost 2,000 events in 2023. The Heritage Council assumed the role of coordinator of National Heritage Week from the Department of the Environment, Heritage & Local Government. Since then the week has grown into a highly successful programme.

National Heritage Week 2025 will take place from 16th-24th August. This year we will celebrate the theme of “Exploring Our Foundations”.

What is the theme about?
The theme invites us to delve into the building blocks of our heritage; not just the structures, but the landscapes and cultural activities that have shaped us.


Date:
Saturday 16th August - Sunday 24th August
Time:
Varies
Price:
Free

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