What’s On: Your guide to events around Albany and the Great Southern, April 23-29

From Anzac Day to the first round of the Great Southern Football League’s 2026 season, here’s your guide to the week ahead in the Great Southern.

THURSDAY

She Rises South Circle Gathering - Women’s Networking, Handasyde Strawberries, 9am

Gun Salute, National Anzac Centre, 10.30am & 1.30pm

Circus Workshop, Denmark Civic Centre, 4pm

The Albany Sound Original Night, Wilson’s Brewery, 5pm

St George’s Day with Rob.V & Dougy, Earl of Spencer, 5.30pm

Roller Derby, Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre, 5.30pm

Two Blues Legends, 2 Toll Place, Albany, 7.30pm

FRIDAY

Bushcarers Busy Bee, Mt Clarence, 11am

Live at the Earl - Matt Black & The Two Timers, Earl of Spencer Historic Inn, 6pm

GSFLW Finals Round 1, Fitstop Stadium, 6.30pm

Dig the Dust, Six Degrees, 8.30pm

SATURDAY

Anzac Day Dawn Service, Mt Clarence, 5.30am

Traditional Gunfire Breakfast, Albany Entertainment Centre, 6am

AARC April Rally, Albany Equestrian Centre, 9am

Living Landscapes Surf Camp, Parry’s Beach, 9am

Anzac Day Troop March, York Street, 10am

Anzac Day Commemorative Service, Peace Park, 10.30am

The Quiet Space with Julie Parish and Patrick Elms, Albany Uniting Church, 2pm

GSFL Anzac Day Round 1, various venues, 2.10pm

SUNDAY

Albany Boatshed Markets, 256 Princess Royal Drive, 9am

Wet Drops, Dune Beer Co, 11am

RnB Soul Train, Due South, 4pm

Live at the Earl - Rusty Lynch, Earl of Spencer Historic Inn, 4pm

Drag Trivia & Show, Premier Hotel, 5pm

Rob.V, Wilson’s Brewery, 5pm

MONDAY

Book Chat, Albany Public Library, 10am

TUESDAY

Connecting Threads: A History of Albany Woollen Mills, Museum of the Great Southern, 10am

WEDNESDAY

Albany Shanty Club, Premier Hotel, 7pm

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