On 1st to 2nd November 2025 at the historic Parramatta Town Hall, the Historical Novel Society Australasia welcomed the historical fiction community to enjoy our newly rebranded History Unbound Festival. There we unloosened the bindings, blew away the cobwebs, and unlocked the secrets of bygone eras with a dynamic program celebrating historical fiction and storytelling in all its forms. Read our wrap-up of the festival here.

Enter the giveaway for our book club at History Unbound on Sunday 2 November to meet Nicole Alexander and Kate Forsyth answer your questions about their novel, The Limestone Road and Psykhe.

Half Day passes are available for the History Unbound Festival on 1-2 November 2025 - perfect for those who are time poor or are first time festival-goers wanting a taste of historical fiction magic.

Full program details are now available for the History Unbound Historical Novel Festival at Parramatta Town Hall on 1-2 November 2025.

Early Bird Tickets now on sale for the History Unbound Historical Novel Festival presented by Historical Novel Society Australasia on 1-2 November 2025 at Parramatta Town Hall.

Pip Williams will join us at the History Unbound Historical Novel Festival presented by Historical Novel Society Australasia on 1-2 November 2025 at Parramatta Town Hall.

Save the date for the History Unbound Historical Novel Festival presented by Historical Novel Society Australasia on 1-2 November 2025 at Parramatta Town Hall.