Albany Pride Festival 2025
20th February - 3rd March

Stay tuned as we announce our lineup for Albany Pride Festival 2025!

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Pride 2024 | Albany Pride Festival
Pride 2024
22nd February - 4th March

Albany Pride Festival is back for 2024, taking place 22nd February to 4th March.

The theme for 2024 is “We are Family” – a celebration and recognition of our strength as a community, the support we can offer each other in the face of opposition and attempts to divide us, an understanding of our Queer history of holding each up and accountable, and the incredible intersectional diversity that exists within our broad, beautiful Queer family.

A thank you to our wonderful Pride 2024 team:

Millie Reid (She/Her) – Festival Coordinator
Karen Timmins (She/Her) – Marketing Coordinator & Sponsorship Team
Darren Moir (He/Him) – Albany Pride Treasurer & Sponsorship Team
Annie Arnold (She/Her) – Albany Pride President
Simone van Hattem (She/Them) – Fairday Coordinator
Hannah Halls (She/Her) – Volunteer Coordinator
Jasmine Heslop (She/Her) – Sports Coordinator
Tiger Bird (They/Them) – Web & Graphic Coordinator
Karina Carpenter (She/Her) – Ticketing Coordinator
Nicola Harris (She/Her) – Social Media Coordinator
Kriss Logan (He/Him) – Merch Coordinator

Pride 2024 | Events

Emerald City Kickball Meets Albany Pride
Sunday, 3rd March 2024 @ 12:00pm
Free
Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre

Come on down to Kickball! An inclusive sport that promotes inclusion and diversity whether you are a sporty person or can’t catch a ball to save your life.

Fair Day Dog Show 2024
Saturday, 2nd March 2024 @ 1:00pm
$10 (to register dog)
Albany Town Square

Our Fairday Dog Show is back and we guarantee it will be spectacular again!

Recovery Brunch
Monday, 4th March 2024 @ 10:30am
Reservation Only
Six Degrees

You’ve attended a bunch of Festival events, you’ve made new friends and you’re just not ready for it all to end! But that’s ok because you know you have a place booked at Albany Pride Festival’s Recovery Brunch, where you can relax with new friends and make your plans for the following year!

Twerkshop
Saturday, 2nd March 2024 @ 11:00am
$40
Albany Town Hall
18+

Join Twerk Noir Production’s Creative Director Nia Twerk Noir on this very special 2-hr Beginner Twerkshop

“We Are Family” Story Time in the Library
Saturday, 2nd March 2024 @ 10:30am
Free
Albany Public Library

Join the Librarians of Albany Public Library during the Fairday celebrations, for a magical story time that will explore the theme ‘We Are Family’.

Dykes on Bikes: Ride with Pride
Monday, 4th March 2024 @ 12:00pm
Woodlands Distillery

Calling all motorbike enthusiasts! Join the Dykes on Bikes for a Ride with Pride.

Spank Twilight Boat Cruise
Sunday, 3rd March 2024 @ 3:30pm
$70
Albany Marina

Spank Parties presents a boat cruise with a difference. Hop aboard our giant vessel and set sail on this nautical adventure cruising Albany’s spectacular Rainbow Coast!

Roller Disco
Sunday, 3rd March 2024 @ 12:00pm
Albany Leisure and Aquatic Centre
All ages

Join us for an all-ages roller disco. Everyone is welcome to come and have a skate with us. BYO or hire skates available.

Spank Dance Party with DJ Yanique
Saturday, 2nd March 2024 @ 8:00pm
$40
Albany Town Hall
18+ (Strictly)

Get ready for a sexy Saturday night of dance and disco. Come and Party with Perth favourite, Spank Party’s hottie and host, DJ Yanique.

Mardi Gras ’24 Watch Party
Saturday, 2nd March 2024 @ 4:00pm
$10
Albany Entertainment Centre
15+ (Parental Guidance for Under 15s)

Join us for a special screening of the 46th Annual Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras!

“SHELTER” Art Exhibition with Artist Talk and Performance
Saturday, 24th February 2024 @ 2:00pm
Free
Vancouver Arts Centre
All ages

Entertaining and thought provoking, queer artists Verity Byth and Annette Carmichael will ask each other hard questions about what their exhibitions are really about, why they do what they do, and how they do it.

Pride Festival ’24 End of Month Drinks
Friday, 1st March 2024 @ 5:30pm
Free
The Premier Hotel
18+

The same End of Month Drinks at the Prem that you know and love but with extra love and sparkles for the Festival. Come join us to get this weekend started!  

Dolly Pre-Game with Madame Beats
Saturday, 24th February 2024 @ 5:30pm
Albany Town Hall
18+

Come start your evening right and warm up for Barbie’s Dolly Show with some infectious sounds from DJ Amber in the Town Hall.

Drag Bingo ’24
Friday, 23rd February 2024 @ 7:00pm
$35
Stirling Club
18+

BarbieQ and her effervescent girlies join us once again for another year of Drag Bingo madness!

Welcome to Country
Thursday, 22nd February 2024 @ 6:00pm
Free
Albany Heritage Park (Outside Garrison Restaurant & Bar)

Join us for a Welcome to Country with local Menang Elder Vernice Gillies.

Art Exhibition Pride Project
Friday, 23rd February 2024 @ 10:00am
Free
Albany Entertainment Centre
Supervision for people under 15 recommended

Pride Project is a compelling art exhibition that strikes a balance between storytelling and artistry from photographer Lauren Crooke.

Art Exhibition Pride Project
Monday, 26th February 2024 @ 10:00am
Free
Albany Entertainment Centre
Supervision for people under 15 recommended

Pride Project is a compelling art exhibition that strikes a balance between storytelling and artistry from photographer Lauren Crooke.

Art Exhibition Pride Project
Tuesday, 27th February 2024 @ 10:00am
Free
Albany Entertainment Centre
Supervision for people under 15 recommended

Pride Project is a compelling art exhibition that strikes a balance between storytelling and artistry from photographer Lauren Crooke.

Art Exhibition Pride Project
Wednesday, 28th February 2024 @ 10:00am
Free
Albany Entertainment Centre
Supervision for people under 15 recommended

Pride Project is a compelling art exhibition that strikes a balance between storytelling and artistry from photographer Lauren Crooke.

Art Exhibition Pride Project
Thursday, 29th February 2024 @ 10:00am
Free
Albany Entertainment Centre
Supervision for people under 15 recommended

Pride Project is a compelling art exhibition that strikes a balance between storytelling and artistry from photographer Lauren Crooke.

Art Exhibition Pride Project
Friday, 1st March 2024 @ 10:00am
Free
Albany Entertainment Centre
Supervision for people under 15 recommended

Pride Project is a compelling art exhibition that strikes a balance between storytelling and artistry from photographer Lauren Crooke.

Art Exhibition Pride Project
Monday, 4th March 2024 @ 10:00am
Free
Albany Entertainment Centre
Supervision for people under 15 recommended

Pride Project is a compelling art exhibition that strikes a balance between storytelling and artistry from photographer Lauren Crooke.

Exhibition: SHELTER/The First Hug
Friday, 23rd February 2024 @ 10:00am
Free
Vancouver Arts Centre

SHELTER! is a solo exhibition of textile and multimedia installations by Verity Byth, exploring notions and emotions of shelter in a climate-ravaged world. SHELTER! is joined by THE FIRST HUG. Choreographer, Annette Carmichael has created an immersive installation about our needs for intimacy and emotional shelter.

Exhibition: SHELTER/The First Hug
Monday, 26th February 2024 @ 10:00am
Free
Vancouver Arts Centre

SHELTER! is a solo exhibition of textile and multimedia installations by Verity Byth, exploring notions and emotions of shelter in a climate-ravaged world. SHELTER! is joined by THE FIRST HUG. Choreographer, Annette Carmichael has created an immersive installation about our needs for intimacy and emotional shelter.

Exhibition: SHELTER/The First Hug
Tuesday, 27th February 2024 @ 10:00am
Free
Vancouver Arts Centre

SHELTER! is a solo exhibition of textile and multimedia installations by Verity Byth, exploring notions and emotions of shelter in a climate-ravaged world. SHELTER! is joined by THE FIRST HUG. Choreographer, Annette Carmichael has created an immersive installation about our needs for intimacy and emotional shelter.

Exhibition: SHELTER/The First Hug
Wednesday, 28th February 2024 @ 10:00am
Free
Vancouver Arts Centre

SHELTER! is a solo exhibition of textile and multimedia installations by Verity Byth, exploring notions and emotions of shelter in a climate-ravaged world. SHELTER! is joined by THE FIRST HUG. Choreographer, Annette Carmichael has created an immersive installation about our needs for intimacy and emotional shelter.

Exhibition: SHELTER/The First Hug
Thursday, 29th February 2024 @ 10:00am
Free
Vancouver Arts Centre

SHELTER! is a solo exhibition of textile and multimedia installations by Verity Byth, exploring notions and emotions of shelter in a climate-ravaged world. SHELTER! is joined by THE FIRST HUG. Choreographer, Annette Carmichael has created an immersive installation about our needs for intimacy and emotional shelter.

Exhibition: SHELTER/The First Hug
Friday, 1st March 2024 @ 10:00am
Free
Vancouver Arts Centre

SHELTER! is a solo exhibition of textile and multimedia installations by Verity Byth, exploring notions and emotions of shelter in a climate-ravaged world. SHELTER! is joined by THE FIRST HUG. Choreographer, Annette Carmichael has created an immersive installation about our needs for intimacy and emotional shelter.

Exhibition: SHELTER/The First Hug
Monday, 4th March 2024 @ 10:00am
Free
Vancouver Arts Centre

SHELTER! is a solo exhibition of textile and multimedia installations by Verity Byth, exploring notions and emotions of shelter in a climate-ravaged world. SHELTER! is joined by THE FIRST HUG. Choreographer, Annette Carmichael has created an immersive installation about our needs for intimacy and emotional shelter.

parkrun ’24
Saturday, 2nd March 2024 @ 8:00am
Free
Three Anchors

parkrun is a free, weekly, community event that happens all around the world – and we’ll be having a special Pride parkrun during our Pride Festival. Join inclusive running, strolling and jogging group the Perth Frontrunners for some exercise with a view. 

GRAI Silver Rainbow Training ’24
Friday, 1st March 2024 @ 9:30am
Clarence Estate

Develop a better understanding of the needs of LGBTI people and increase the confidence of aged care staff to deliver an inclusive, best practice service. 

Skye Scraper – the Life and Times of a Drag Queen Accountant
Thursday, 29th February 2024 @ 7:30pm
$35; $20 (Concession and Under 25s)
Albany Entertainment Centre

Australia’s campest drag queen bares all in this chaotic cabaret about her double life as a drag queen accountant. The antics of working for global consulting firms while crossdressing is the epitome of chaos!

Pride Film Night – The Mattachine Family
Wednesday, 28th February 2024 @ 6:00pm
$20
Albany Town Hall
15+

Join us for an Albany Pride Festival excusive screening of ‘The Mattachine Family’.  

Spectrum Board Games Night
Tuesday, 27th February 2024 @ 6:00pm
Free
Albany Public Library
12-25 only

Youth event – join Spectrum for an evening of board games!

Drag & Draw with Alexas Armstrong
Tuesday, 27th February 2024 @ 7:00pm
$65
Albany Town Hall
18+

Get arty with a glass of wine, sparkling company and Alexas Armstrong!

Trivia with the Queens
Monday, 26th February 2024 @ 6:00pm
$15
The Premier Hotel
2 Hours
18+

Take a pub quiz night – but make it fabulous camp (and vulgar!).

Pottery for Pride: Handbuilding Ceramics Workshop with The Village
Sunday, 25th February 2024 @ 3:00pm
$50
Vancouver Arts Centre
3 Hours
15+

Join The Village for a Sunday afternoon of Pottery for Pride!

Bi+ Community Picnic ’24
Sunday, 25th February 2024 @ 2:00pm
Free
Binalup
All ages (and friendly dogs welcome!)

Join us for a picnic celebrating the Bi+ community and friends – all welcome!

Karaoke After Party
Saturday, 24th February 2024 @ 8:30pm
Free
The Premier Hotel
18+

Keep the party going after Dolly with Queer Karaoke at the Prem!

Dolly Parton: Backwoods Barbie Drag Spectacular
Saturday, 24th February 2024 @ 7:00pm
$35
Albany Town Hall
60 minutes
18+ (Strictly)

Following on from her huge success at Perth’s Fringe World, BarbieQ is hitting Albany with her Dolly Parton Drag Spectacular Tribute show ‘Backwoods Barbie’.

“We Are Family” Community Picnic
Saturday, 24th February 2024 @ 11:00am
Free
Eyre Park

Join us for a family-friendly, all-ages picnic in Eyre Park.

Drag and Drink
Friday, 23rd February 2024 @ 5:30pm
Free
Dan Murphys
18+

Finish your WERK week right by joining Dan Murphy’s, BarbieQ and her divas for a free tasting!

The Priestess of Morphine
Thursday, 22nd February 2024 @ 7:30pm
$35 (Standard); $20 (Concession & Under 25s); $30 (Groups of 10 or more)
Albany Entertainment Centre

On THE PRIESTESS OF MORPHINE, composer Rosśa Crean and librettist Aiden K. Feltkamp create a beautifully haunting portrait of a Gertrud Günther, a young Jewish lesbian caught between her two selves during the Third Reich, who bravely sought her inner truth and passions while forced to live in the shadows.

Pride in Diversity Training (2024)
Friday, 1st March 2024 @ 9:00am
Free
Albany Town Hall
15+

For a day of learning and connection with a focus on workplace inclusion, join Albany Pride and Pride in Diversity with two premium educational sessions offered back-to-back.

Festival Launch Event ’24
Friday, 9th February 2024 @ 6:00pm
Free (Members Only)

For Albany Pride members and by invite-only: our official Pride launch event!

Fair Day ’24
Saturday, 2nd March 2024 @ 10:00am
Free
Albany Town Square
All Ages

Albany Pride Fair Day is the heart of the second weekend of our Pride Festival celebrations! Join us in the Albany Town Square for a family-friendly day of celebration with DJ Yanique, our hilarious Dog Show, over 25 market stalls and food vans, and other roving entertainment. 

Pride 2024 | Talent

Vernice Gillies
Skye Scraper
Alexas Armstrong
Alyce Schotte
Jill Faulkner
Veronica Jean Jones
Jessica Taylor
Ava Charleson
Twerk Noir
Verity Byth
Annette Carmichael
Lauren Crooke
DJ Yanique
Madame Beats

Pride 2024 | Sponsors