Winter Program
The ultimate guide for the cooler months is waiting.
Frances Andrijich
Major Event
Albany Then & Now: Historical Panoramas of Menang Noongar Boodja
Explore the story of Albany/Kinjarling through a visually rich exhibition featuring panoramic projections across a 180-degree screen.
12th Dec – 8th June 2026, 10:00AM – 4:00PM - *Public holiday hours may vary
Albany Historical Society Art Exhibition
An immersive journey through art and inspiration of 200 years.
21st Jan – 21st January 2027
Community Led Event
Festival of Halls
The Festival of Halls is dedicated to revitalising historic community spaces by showcasing local talent in music, art, and storytelling.
28th Mar – 7th June 2026
Community Led Event
Jo Wassell - Women in Whaling
Drawings and stories are woven together of the whaler’s wives and daughters, gathered over a 3 month period through sittings and photography. Working in collaboration with archives, this artist in residence project culminates in an exhibition in the Historic Whaling Station Gallery, open to the public daily.
2nd Apr – 31st May 2026 - Artist in Residence & Exhibition
Community Led Event
The Gift of Truth Telling: A Lecture Series
Learn about the many truths of Kinjarling through different lenses - from Menang Elders, to expert historians, to cutting edge scientists.
23rd April 2026, 5:30PM – 6:30PM - Aunty Eliza Woods and Dr Allison Lullfitz - Our Home, Boronia Valley: the past, present and future of Borden Reserve14th May 2026, 5:30PM – 6:30PM - Dr Sarah Comer, Dr Lynette Knapp and Shandell Cummings - Walking together to conserve threatened fauna29th May 2026, 5:30PM – 6:30PM - Journal launch: The Gift of Truth Telling11th June 2026, 5:30PM – 6:30PM - Dr Catherine Spaggiari - Cross-Cultural geology25th June 2026, 5:30PM – 6:30PM - Prof Tiffany Shellam and Shona Coyne - Elevating the lives of Menang women in historical collections9th July 2026, 5:30PM – 6:30PM23rd July 2026, 5:30PM – 6:30PM13th August 2026, 5:30PM – 6:30PM27th August 2026, 5:30PM – 6:30PM10th September 2026, 5:30PM – 6:30PM24th September 2026, 5:30PM – 6:30PM
Howard Taylor | Material Practice
Howard Taylor: Material Practice invites viewers to experience the work of one of Western Australia’s most significant artists through selected works from The State Art Collection.
15th May – 20th June 2026 - Open Tue - Sat 10-5pm
The Albany 2026 Events Program
The Albany 2026 program features a dynamic mix of Major Events and community-led initiatives that place the Albany community at the heart of this historic milestone.
Supported by Lotterywest, the Major Events will unite people through powerful arts and cultural experiences that celebrate diverse perspectives, advance reconciliation, and preserve Albany’s rich heritage for future generations. From immersive exhibitions and performances to storytelling and hands-on workshops, these events honour the past while shaping a vibrant, inclusive future.
Complementing the Major Events is a wide range of community-led activations that reflect the region’s deep cultural roots and future aspirations. Together, the program fosters shared cultural expression, intergenerational dialogue, and a lasting legacy for the Great Southern.
