Albany Then & Now
Explore the story of Albany/Kinjarling through a visually rich exhibition featuring panoramic projections across a 180-degree screen.
Major Event
Lighting the Sound
An Australian-first event spanning across three weekends in March 2026.
13th Mar – 15th March 2026, starts 6:30PM - From sunset20th Mar – 22nd March 2026, starts 6:30PM - From sunset27th Mar – 29th March 2026, starts 6:30PM - From sunset
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 – 1st June 2026, 10:00AM – 4:00PM - *Public holiday hours may vary
Major Event
Albany Is
A soundscape woven from the voices, songs and sounds of Albany and its surrounds.
Available June 2026
Major Event
Our Place, Rain or Shine
An epic community story told through theatre, film, and memory.
25th Sep – 26th September 2026 - Times vary
Major Event
Kalyagul: Connections to Menang Country
This landmark exhibition celebrates the deep connection of the Menang Noongar people to their ancestral lands and waters around Albany.
4th JUL 2026 - 21st FEBRUARY 2027, 10:00AM - 4:00PM*PUBLIC HOLIDAY HOURS MAY VARY
Major Event
The Song Catchers
West Australian Opera and Breaksea are proud to present The Song Catchers, a new work created with the Albany community that will form a cornerstone of Albany 2026.
23rd Oct – 25th October 2026 - Times vary
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.
