History Unbound Festival is a premier event celebrating historical fiction and storytelling in all its forms. Bringing together authors, readers, history enthusiasts and publishing professionals, the festival is dedicated to fostering engaging discussions, uncovering untold stories, and exploring how history shapes our narratives.

Meet our stellar lineup of authors, pitch your ideas, play the Historic Heads parlour game, join a book club with Nicole Alexandra and Kate Forsyth, and connect with fellow writers and readers—all in one unforgettable event that is History Unbound Festival 2025! 

Join us at Parramatta Town Hall for an inspiring weekend of conversations, creativity and connections. 

The Festival is presented by

ABOUT HNSA

The Historical Novel Society Australasia (HNSA) is recognised as the home of the historical fiction genre in Australia and New Zealand as the third arm of the international Historical Novel Society.

First incorporated in 2014, the HNSA promotes the writing, reading and publication of historical fiction, especially in Australia and New Zealand, through its biennial conferences held since 2015. Our events showcase the best literary talent and enable readers, writers and publishing professionals to celebrate the genre..

To mark our 10th anniversary, HNSA is rebranding our biennial conference as a festival with a new name and look!

To improve depth, breadth and innovation in our programs, the HNSA Committee has established a Program Advisory Panel to assist in using principles of diversity and inclusion.

RECONCILIATION

History Unbound Festival team acknowledge the traditional owners of the lands upon which it works and recognises their continuing connection to land and water. We pay respect to elders past, present and emerging. 

PRIVACY
Please note that this event is being managed as agent for and on behalf of the Historical Novel Society Australasia Inc (ABN) by Will Organise Pty Ltd (ABN 84 606 495 381). The information you provide when you submit your personal information to us will be collected by Will Organise Pty Ltd and will be shared with the Historical Novel Society Australasia Inc and other participants in the event, as set in our privacy collection statement, privacy policy, and specific contents.