What’s On: Your guide to events around Albany and the Great Southern, January 29-February 4

From launching the 2026 Albany Pride festival to having your say about the demersal fishing ban, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.

THURSDAY

Surf Lessons with Due South Surfing Academy, Muttonbird Beach, 7.30am

Open Mic Night, Wilson’s Brewery Bar, 5pm

Nationals WA Demersal Fishing Ban Community Forum, Retravision Stadium, 5.30pm

FRIDAY

Something Else, Wilson’s Brewery Bar, 5pm

Albany Pride Festival Launch, Premier Hotel, 5.30pm

Matt Black and the Two Timers, The Earl of Spencer Historic Inn, 6pm

SATURDAY

Summer Markets, Albany Town Square, 9am

The Quiet Space with Adam Grok, Wesley Uniting Church, 2pm

Jazztrix Play Hendrix, Spectrum Theatre, 6.30pm

Albany Historical Society 2026 Art Exhibition, Albany Convict Gaol, 10am

SUNDAY

Learn to Skate with Albany Roller Derby, Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre, 1pm

Terry Mack, The Earl of Spencer Historic Inn, 4pm

Rob V, Due South, 4pm

MONDAY

A Warm Foreign Land Exhibition, Vancouver Arts Centre, 10am

TUESDAY

The Mirror Exhibition, Albany Town Hall, 10am

WEDNESDAY

Creative Writing Workshop: 200 Years, 200 Words, Museum of the Great Southern, 10.30am

Planning something? Let us know! Send details of your event to greatsouthern@wanews.com.au