Creative expressions of interest sought for 2026 Albany bicentenary program of events

Planning for Albany’s bicentenary has taken its next step with the City calling for expressions of interest for creative projects to be included in 2026’s event program.

The process is hoping to identify projects, events or initiatives which can be part of the Bicentenary’s year-long destination event program.

Albany Mayor Dennis Wellington said 2026 presented a significant opportunity for Albany to reflect on its part in history, recognise the present and look to the future.

“We want everyone to be part of the Bicentenary and to bring us all together as a community,” he said.

“This will be one of the biggest exercises we have ever undertaken and our aim as a community is to redefine the approach to contemporary place anniversaries and set the benchmark for cultural recognition and reconciliation.

“We’re very excited about the bicentenary and look forward to receiving inspiring and ambitious proposals through this expression of interest process.”

The City intends to curate a program that will evoke a sense of pride and place within the community.

Following extensive community engagement, a Bicentenary Strategic Plan was endorsed by the council late last year, the next step is curating the program.

Expressions of interest are open until May 8 and can be submitted via the City’s website.

For further information, or to discuss potential proposals, contact the City’s Bicentenary co-ordinator on 6820 3021.