Winter Program
The ultimate guide for the cooler months is waiting.
Frances Andrijich
Albany Historical Society Art Exhibition
An immersive journey through art and inspiration of 200 years.
21st Jan – 21st January 2027
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
Community Led Event
Bornholm Hall Bicentenary Dinner Dance
An evening of food, music and dancing in the Bornholm Hall.
20th June 2026, 6:00PM – 11:00PM
21 HEARTS: Vivian Bullwinkel and the Nurses of the Vyner Brooke
Vivian Bullwinkel was one of 65 Australian nurses who boarded the Vyner Brooke in an attempt to flee the Japanese invasion of Singapore in February, 1942.
20th June 202611am and 5pm
A Gift of Truth Telling Journal Launch
Join the public launch of 'A Gift of Truth Telling: notes on the bicentenary of Albany', issue No. 38 of Studies in Western Australian History. The co-editors, Harry Freemantle and Malcolm Traill, will introduce several of the authors who will speak briefly about their contributions.
22nd June 2026, 2:00PM – 3:00PM
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.
25th June 2026, 5:30PM – 6:30PM - Elevating the Lives of Menang Women in Historical Collections9th July 2026, 5:30PM – 6:30PM - Fire-Killed Plants in a Fire-Prone Land23rd July 2026, 5:30PM – 6:30PM - When the Apple Fell in Menang Boodjar13th August 2026, 5:30PM – 6:30PM - The PEAT Project27th August 2026, 5:30PM – 6:30PM - The Battle of the Harbours: Fremantle vs Albany10th September 2026, 5:30PM – 6:30PM - Mirnong Maat: Whale Journeys24th September 2026, 5:30PM – 6:30PM - How Two Young Women Defied the Exclusion of Aboriginal Children from School in the 1940s8th October 2026, 5:30PM – 6:30PM - The Gift of Truth Telling Lecture Series Finale
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.
