February
February was a month of anticipation as preparations accelerated for Albany 2026's two major March events, First Lights – Kinjarling and Lighting the Sound.During February preparations accelerated for Albany 2026's two major March events, First Lights – Kinjarling and Lighting the Sound. Across Torndirrup National Park, infrastructure began taking shape as lighting towers were erected ahead of the internationally significant installation that would soon transform the region.
Albany Bicentenary Badminton Tournament
For the first time, a State-ranking badminton tournament was held in the Great Southern, with more than 160 players travelling from Perth, regional Western Australia and across the Great Southern to compete in the Albany Bicentenary Badminton Tournament. The event brought elite-level competition to Albany, with players competing for a share of the $22,000 prize pool and showcasing the growing strength of the sport in regional Western Australia.
Great Southern Badminton AssociationLive @ the Town Hall
On February 21, the first Live @ the Town Hall event of 2026 took place as a special Albany Pride Festival edition. The sold-out evening celebrated diversity, representation and community connection through an exciting lineup of Western Australian musicians. Headlined by internationally acclaimed artist Alter Boy, the event also featured performances from Georga Raath, Rosalie Chilvers and Parclo, alongside DJ sets from Lima Brightlove.
Images: Krysta Guille
Krysta GuilleLive @ The Town Hall FEB Image Recap
February Featured Events
This one-night celebration brought together some of WA’s most exciting artists, headlined by the internationally acclaimed Alter Boy, in a high-energy, inclusive night of original live music at Albany Town Hall.
The Albany Bicentenary Badminton Tournament 2026 was the first ever State Ranking Badminton event to be played in the Great Southern.
The 2026 Albany Pride 10-Year Anniversary Festival brought the community together for an inspiring and inclusive celebration of the LGBTQIA+ community.