This year with the huge interest in digital heritage projects, the Heritage Council invites individuals, communities and organisations to develop Heritage Week in-person events and/or digital projects.

Theme for National Heritage Week 2026

"Heritage at Risk" encourages us to explore the built, natural and cultural aspects of our heritage that are endangered, for us to reimagine and revive these sites, artefacts and practices.

Read more about the theme.

How to organise an event

If you would like to get involved as an event and/or project organiser, here’s how!

Event submissions for 2026 will open soon.

1. Register as an organiser

Click here to create an organiser account and log in to the Organisers' Portal. Once you’re logged in, tell us about your event or project.

If you organised a National Heritage Week project for 2024, your sign-in details from last year will still be valid.

2. Submit your event or project

Both events or projects can be submitted to participate in National Heritage Week.

Events are in-person and take place at a location. They can be of any type including talks, demonstrations, workshops, open days etc

Projects are online and can be live or recorded. They can consist of video or podcasts, presentations or interactive website or webpages.

You can submit your event or completed project through the submission form in the Organisers’ Portal.

Projects and events should be submitted to the National Heritage Week website before National Heritage Week begins.

If you would like your in-person event to be considered for promotion by your Local Authority, you should aim to submit your event as soon as possible.

Before you submit your project, please read and consider our project policy.

3. Enjoy National Heritage Week!

National Heritage Week will take place from 15th - 23rd August 2026.

Have fun exploring Ireland’s heritage and be sure to share what you learn with others!