A digital time capsule
ALBANY 2026
In 2026, Albany hosted Western Australia’s first bicentenary, acknowledging the first place where Aboriginal and British people commenced living together on the western side of Australia.
Throughout this landmark year, our landscape and our community evolved to reflect the modern face of Western Australia, all while honouring the Menang Noongar heritage that has anchored this land for millennia. Every celebration and every story told this year built upon the two centuries that came before. To truly understand who we are today, you must look back at how we chose to remember our history. We leave you with the question we asked ourselves all year: What is the enduring legacy of Albany?
JanuaryAlbany 2026 began with a powerful opening as thousands gathered for Kaya 2026, the City of Albany's New Year's Eve event, that welcomed the bicentenary year through music, storytelling and shared reflection.Open the January time capsuleFebruaryFebruary was a month of anticipation as preparations accelerated for Albany 2026's two major March events, First Lights – Kinjarling and Lighting the Sound.Open the February time capsuleMarchMarch marked a defining month for Albany 2026, with two of the program's largest and most ambitious events transforming Albany and attracting tens of thousands of visitors.Open the March time capsuleAprilApril was a significant month for Albany 2026, with several community-led projects supported through the Albany 2026 Community Sponsorship Program.Open the April time capsuleMay May showcased the diversity of the Albany 2026 program, with community events spanning arts, music, motorsport, remembrance and reconciliation.Open the May time capsule
