About the Event
Albany-Kinjarling will glow with light and unity on the night of 7 November 2026, as thousands of handmade lanterns illuminate the coastline all the way from Emu Point to Binalup/Middleton Beach. Lamp-bearers will gather along the sand, transforming the foreshore into a breathtaking string of lights: a living, ephemeral artwork.
Carrying the Fire is a participatory artwork and a large-scale community light event. It asks a simple question: what do you carry into our shared future? It is an invitation for Albany residents and visitors of all ages to come together in a shared creative journey, building a sense of belonging and unity across the Great Southern and beyond. As much a celebration of human cooperation as it is a homage to landscape, this is an event that will leave an unforgettable mark on this place and this moment.
How to Get Involved
- Become a Lantern Leader. Southern Edge Arts are seeking 200 people aged 15 years and older, to undertake the role of Lantern Leaders. No prior performance experience needed, you just need to feel comfortable moving your body in a simple way and leading the public (Lantern- Bearers) with a few easy movements and a procession along the beach or boardwalk. LANTERN LEADER INFO AND REGISTRATION
- Create your own lantern. Access step-by-step instructions in the Creative Learning Guide. Follow any of the lantern instructions, or design your own. CREATIVE LEARNING GUIDE.
- Join the Procession. Bring your lantern and walk the coastline on 7 November 2026 to create a river of light visible around the world. Tell us how far you would like to walk and what kind of terrain suits you (beach, hills, boardwalk etc). Ten days before the event you will receive your customised instructions that direct you to your entry point and a link to the Carrying the Fire app. We have created a mobile phone app that controls the torch on your phone to create spectacular patterns that will be filmed from the sky. REGISTER TO JOIN US
