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
Cats & Dogs: All at Sea Exhibition
Albany’s Historic Whaling Station presents Cats & Dogs: All at Sea, a captivating photographic exhibition exploring the often-overlooked role of animals aboard seafaring vessels.
1st Jul – 30th September 2026
Community Led Event
Erin Coates - The Boneyard
The Boneyard is an ambitious year-long project by Erin Coates, developed through a residency at Albany’s Historic Whaling Station and anchored in her personal connection to Kinjarling / Albany and her family’s history as shell divers.
3rd Jul – 30th August 2026 - Artist in Residence & Exhibition
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
Wangee Boodja | First Nations works in the City of Albany Art Collection
Wangee Boodja meaning ‘talking Country’ or ‘connection to Country’ forms part of the City of Albany's Bicentenary 2026 exhibition program. This exhibition will focus on the works of First Nations’ artists in the City of Albany Art Collection.
31st Jul – 29th August 2026 - Open Tue - Sat 10-5pm
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
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.
