Heritage walks - explore maitland's history
Heritage Walks with Maitland Historians
Step into the stories beneath Maitland’s streets with two special walking events hosted by local historians. Each walk offers a unique glimpse into the people, places, and moments that shaped the region—followed by tea and good company in a beautiful setting.
Sunday 21 June (1:45–4:00 PM)
Two heritage walks concluding with afternoon tea at the beautiful Studio Amsterdam. Bookings now closed,
Saturday 27 June (10:00 AM–12:00 PM)
Explore Walka Waterworks with guided talks and a relaxed morning tea. Bookings now closed,
Hidden Histories: East High Street Maitland Ramble
🗓️ Sunday 21 June
🕰️ Meet at 1.45pm • Walk departs 2.00pm
🎟️ $25 Adults / $10 Children
🚶♂️ Limited to 30 participants – bookings essential
📩 Meeting location and details provided to ticket holders.
Book Walka Water Works - History Walk
🗓️ Saturday 27 June 9:45 AM - 11:00 AM
🎟️ $15 Adults / Children free
📩 Meeting location and details provided to ticket holders.
Piano Recital @ Sun Street Studios 🗓️ Saturday 27 June ~
Sun Street Studios, with its intimate acoustics and focus on immersive listener experience, offers the perfect setting for this annual recital — a highlight of the Maitland Heritage Festival.
This year’s program features acclaimed pianist Erin Sweetman, returning with a performance that blends European classical repertoire, a selection from the ABC Classic 100, with several works by women composers, and audience favourites including Steam Motion! by Russell Thornton, alongside works with a Maitland connection by Harry Hyndes and Guglielmo Lardelli.
Erin will also be joined by emerging talent Amelia Scott, performing one of her HSC pieces, in a special guest appearance.
A welcoming evening of piano, memory, and musical storytelling.
Read Erin’s full biography → click on image below
Notes Across Time – Piano Recital @ Sun Street Studios
🗓️ Saturday 27 June
Sun Street Studios, Maitland
Doors 6:00pm | Performance 6:30pm
🍾 Arrive from 6:00pm to enjoy a complimentary glass of Boydell’s sparkling wine and a simple selection of savoury bites.
DETAILS SOON
📍 Sun Street Studios, 246 High Street – entry via foyer, down Sun Street.
8.00 -10.30 am @ Maitland CWA Rooms
Poet's MORNING TEA 🗓️ Sunday 28 June 2026 ~
Start your Sunday with a light-hearted morning of verse, wit, and storytelling the old-fashioned way—true Aussie style. Presented by Ron Brown and a lively cast of local poets. this bush poetry gathering draws on the spirit of the late 1800s, capturing the humour, hardship, and heart of early Australian life.