Around the Houses / Albany Classic Car Race

This historic car race is a hugely popular annual event that revs up the city’s streets with a burst of adrenaline and nostalgia. Also known as the ‘Albany Classic Car Race’, this thrilling spectacle draws vintage car enthusiasts and racing aficionados from far and wide.

During the event, Albany’s CBD is transformed into a racetrack as classic cars roar through the picturesque urban circuit.

Whether you’re a car enthusiast or simply looking for an unforgettable experience, the Albany Classic Car Race promises a memorable journey through time, where the past meets the present on the winding streets of this charming coastal city.

Maritime Festival

Step aboard the Maritime Festival in Albany to immerse yourself in the nautical soul of the Great Southern.

As the days shorten and the cold weather creeps in, venues across Albany will heat up with a variety of arts, culture, music and children’s entertainment. Dive into the port city’s cultural and maritime history and explore the Menang Noongar people’s enduring connection to the sea which dates back thousands of years.

Held over two days, this family-friendly event features a wide range of exhibitions and activities as well as maritime-themed history talks, movies and music; even a mermaid party. Albany’s historic whaling station also runs a large number of special events for all ages throughout the time of the festival.

TASTE Great Southern

If savouring freshly shucked Albany oysters, indulging in pristine local wines paired with delectable dishes over a long lunch, or tasting native delicacies foraged by Indigenous locals piques your appetite, then Taste Great Southern is an event you will relish.

This 11-day foodie-fest is the region’s leading gastronomic event and encompasses more than 30 fabulous foodie experiences showcasing the region’s finest produce, wines and culinary creations. The event’s extensive program spans numerous venues and towns in the area and includes a mouth-watering array of tastings, cooking demonstrations and farm-to-table experiences.

Albany International

Folk’n’Shanty Festival

Set sail on a musical voyage with Albany’s International Folk n Shanty Festival. This enchanting event is a homage to the city’s maritime heritage and the tunes of traditional sea shanties and folk music will have your foot tapping and body swaying.

Whether you choose to join an intimate fireside folk session or a roof-raising shanty singalong, the festival is awash with the tales of tall ships, pirates, whales and sailor shenanigans.

NAIDOC Week

Celebrate the depth and importance of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures with a kaleidoscope of activities. Educational and entertaining, the week-long celebrations include impressive art exhibitions, illuminating workshops and enlightening discussions.

Attending any NAIDOC Week event provides the chance to deepen your understanding of Australia’s First Nations peoples and their enduring connection to Country. It also aims to foster community unity while honouring the continued legacy of Australia’s Indigenous peoples. a large number of special events for all ages throughout the time of the festival.