The Lighter Months Program
The ultimate guide for spring and summer in Albany is waiting.
Frances Andrijich
Major Event
Kalyagul: Connections to Menang Country
This landmark exhibition celebrates Menang people's profound connections to the land, sea and skies of Albany and their crucial role in shaping how the region’s natural world was explored and understood.
4th Jul – 21st February 2027, 10:00AM – 4:00PM - Exhibition*PUBLIC HOLIDAY HOURS MAY VARY
The Botanical World of Mary Delany
Discover the extraordinary botanical world of Mary Delany in this touring exhibition from The British Museum. Featuring high-resolution digital prints of her most spectacular works, this exhibition celebrates the beauty and detail of the natural world through one of history's most remarkable botanical artists.
1st Aug – 24th October 2026 - Open daily, 9am – 4pm
Major Event
Albany Is
What does a place sound like when it starts telling its own story? Albany Is, gathers the voices and soundscapes of the people who shaped this extraordinary place.
6th Aug – 31st December 2026
Community Led Event
Numen
Six audiovisual compositions spanning cosmic origins to imaginary futures, exploring Albany and Kinjarling across vastly different scales of time and space. Presented across three screens at Albany Town Hall.
17th Sep – 14th October 2026
A World Without Borders Exhibition
Albany artist Renée Tan invites audiences into A World Without Borders, an intricate exploration of storytelling, humanity and the transformative possibilities of paper.
26th Sep – 20th October 2026, 9:00AM – 5:00PM
Echoes & Voices
This exhibition portrays images of Kinjarling /Albany over two centuries from early colonial interpretations mapping the landscape to contemporary artists working today in the region.
9th Oct – 7th November 2026, 10:00AM – 5:00PM - Open: Tue-Sat
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.
