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Community Invitation
2026 will be a year of vibrant, exciting activities and projects. The City of Albany is supporting a wide variety of major events and community projects throughout the year, but also recognizes that there is far more happening across the City.
If you have a project planned for 2026, the City would love to hear from you! The Community Invitation aims to capture some of the other amazing work being done around the local area that aligns with the Albany 2026 strategic themes.
To see how the City of Albany can support your plans, review the Community Invitation Guidelines and complete the online form before 16 November 2025.
Community
From shaping the Bicentenary Strategic Plan (see download link below) to helping bring events to life, Albany 2026 is for the community, by the community. This is your chance to be part of something historic. Throughout 2025 and 2026, there will be opportunities—big and small—to get involved, including workshops, information sessions, survey pulse checks and more. Upcoming opportunities will be listed on this page, so check back regularly to stay informed.
Opportunities
Want to know what’s planned for Albany 2026?
Join us at one of our upcoming Community Information Sessions to hear all about the Major Events being delivered next year — proudly supported by Lotterywest.
Albany Public Library:
• Monday 25 August at 5.30pm
• Wednesday 27 August at 6.30pm
These sessions are a great chance to learn more about the exciting program ahead and how you can get involved.
Theatre 180 are conducting oral history interviews, capturing stories and anecdotes from those with connections to Albany. These captures will help form the exciting project, 'Our Place: Rain or Shine' supported by Lotterywest. Email Theatre 180 (link below) to get involved!
Volunteer
Volunteering for Albany 2026 is a great way to contribute to Western Australia’s first bicentenary while connecting with your community, gaining new skills, and experiencing events from behind the scenes.
The City of Albany has partnered with the Albany & Regional Volunteer Service to facilitate volunteer opportunities.
For more information or to register your interest, click below.
Business
With a year-long program of events and cultural experiences attracting visitors from across Western Australia and beyond, 2026 will drive economic activity and community vibrancy.
Local businesses and traders are encouraged to get involved—whether by aligning promotions with key events, hosting satellite activities, or partnering with organisers to create memorable experiences for locals and visitors alike.
Click below to download the Business Involvement document and see how your business can make the most of Albany 2026.
Contact
How do I contact the Albany 2026 team? Email your query through to: