The Living Smart Festival returns to Speers Point Park on Saturday 19 September. Celebrating its 15th year as Lake Macquarie’s largest free community event and one of Australia’s biggest sustainability festivals. Drawing more than 15,000 people to the region, the festival brings together a vibrant mix. This includes local artists, delicious food trucks, fresh local produce and hands-on community activities. All designed to inspire simple and practical ways to live more sustainably. Headlining the 2026 program is YouTube sensation, author and upcycling expert Beau Miles. Beau will share his unique take on sustainability and give festival-goers the chance to get involved in a separate hands-on workshop.
Festival headliner – Beau Miles
Adventure, creativity and a little bit of “junk” are all on the agenda when Beau Miles takes over the Living Smart Festival this year. Catch the popular YouTube creator, author and upcycling guru at three different events throughout the day:
- 10 am–11 am | Main Stage
Kick off the day with Beau as he shares stories from his extraordinary adventures and his passion for protecting and improving the natural environment. - 12 pm–1 pm | Wild Ideas Zone
Discover how unwanted materials can be given a new purpose. Beau will share some of his favourite tools, creations and clever upcycling projects made from items most people would throw away. - 2 pm | School Garden Bed Competition
Stick around for the big announcement as Beau reveals the winners of this year’s School Garden Bed Competition.
A free day out for the whole family
- When: Saturday 19th September
- Where: Speers Point Park
- Entry: Free community event
- Free bike parking: Bring your bike
- Free native plants: Pick up a free native plant to take home
- Free shuttle bus: Take advantage of the free shuttle service to make getting to the festival easy
With plenty to see, do and discover, the Living Smart Festival is a great day out for the whole family. Come along to Speers Point Park, explore the stalls, activities and entertainment. Pick up a few sustainable living ideas and enjoy everything this much-loved community event has to offer.
