Entertainment & Events

See local events, visit the annual car races, the opera, a movie, markets or horse races in Albany.

If you can tear yourself away from your self-contained accommodation or caravan/camping site in our park, then take a look at what local events are on during your stay.

Entertainment

• Albany Entertainment Centre
• Albany Light Opera & Theatre Company
• Orana Cinemas.

Markets

• The Albany Boatshed Markets are every Sunday from 10:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Boatshed on Princess Royal Drive, Albany. These markets feature local growers and producers of fresh and gourmet foods and Great Southern wines.  In addition to the wonderful seasonal produce grown here in the Great Southern, talented local artisans showcase their beautiful and distinctive products. There is also live music to keep your toes tapping. 
• The Albany Farmers Markets are every Saturday from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm in Collie Street. ​​An established top spot to shop for the day to day and for the unexpected and unusual. The quality and range of products every week is enormous providing a place for local growers to sell their quality produce from across the region. There are vegetables and salads, organic beef and lamb, free range pork, bacon, ham, free range chicken, breads, cow, goat, sheep cheese and yoghurt, mussels, milk and cream, ice cream, olive oils, eggs, nuts, jam and preserves, plants and fresh flowers. All this together with a complementary selection of organic grown vegetables and fruit.

Horse racing

• Albany Cup Day is held annually in March.
• Other horse races at the Albany Racing Club.

Car races

• Albany Classic – Around the Houses. Middleton Beach Holiday Park is a sponsor of this annual event every June.
• Albany Show & Shine is held annually in September.

Festivals & Events

• The Binalup / Middleton Beach Festival - The ultimate summer festival at Binalup / Middleton Beach is on 26 Jan every year.
• The Festival of Dusk returns on 3 May 2025 at the Albany Town Hall to showcase incredible original music artists from the Great Southern WA region. BIG4 Middleton Beach is a proud Silver Sponsor of this event!
• The Albany Harbour Swim is an annual Easter tradition - held on Easter Saturday each year. The 4km swim from Princess Royal Sailing Club to Albany Peace Park is open to individual swimmers, duos, and teams of four.
• Easter Arts Festival. More information available here.
• Taste Great Southern is annually in May. The eleven day festival is over two weekends and boasts an incredible line up of more than 40 culinary experiences. There are long lunches, degustations, premium pairings, festivals, community markets, free events, award winning wine, fantastic local produce, amazing chefs and more. These events sell out fast, so we recommend booking your accommodation or site here well in advance.
• The Albany Surf Craft Challenge is held on the WA Day long weekend - an iconic 13km surf craft race and 2km beach run.
• The Albany Maritime Festival is annually in June/July. There are events at Albany Historic Whaling Station, Boatshed Markets etc.
• The Southern Art and Craft Trail is held each year from late September to early October.
• The Albany Wildflower Festival is annually in September. 
• The Bloom Festival is annually in September. 
• Festival of Torbay - A local favourite you won't want to miss, held each year in October.
• The Albany Christmas Festival and Pageant is much loved and is on every December. More details when available can be found at the City of Albany website.

SAVE THE DATE:

• Festival of Halls - 22 May – 7 June 2026. The Festival of Halls is a unique, community-focused celebration of heritage, culture, and creativity in the Great Southern region of Western Australia. Running from 22 May to 7 June 2026, the festival will activate 14 historic halls across the Albany District, transforming them into vibrant cultural hubs featuring a diverse program of music, art, storytelling, and community events. The project is designed to foster a deeper connection to local heritage, support local artists, and create a lasting legacy through a digital audio trail. 

Now that you have seen how much there is to see and do, it's time to book your accommodation or caravan/camping site.