All members of the Cannery Arts Centre are warmly invited to our 2026 Annual General Meeting.

Date: Wednesday 27 May
Time: 6:00pm
Location: Cannery Arts Centre - MAIN GALLERY

Join us as we reflect on an incredible 2025 celebrating the artists, events, exhibitions and community moments that brought the Cannery to life. It’s a chance to hear what’s been happening behind the scenes, gain insight into how the Centre operates, and look ahead to what’s next.

We’ll also be celebrating a special milestone, with the induction of a new Life Member, recognising an individual who has made a lasting contribution to the Cannery community.

AGMs are an important part of how we connect, reflect and shape the future of the Cannery and we’d love you to be part of it.

Stay after for a relaxed, social catch-up as we celebrate together.

Postponed Due To Weather

Open Mic Night returns to the Cannery Courtyard on Friday 15th May – a space for anyone to jump up and share a song, a story, or a tune. Whether you’re performing or just soaking it all in, it’s a relaxed night full of good vibes and local talent.

Bring your drinks, snacks, voice, instrument, and crew. We’ll supply the PA system and drums – you bring the magic.

Friday 15th May
5:30pm–10:00pm
Cannery Courtyard
Free Entry

Brought to you by The Cannery Arts Centre and Kyza Presents. Proudly supported by the Rotary Club of Esperance Bay and OD Transport.

This week at Gather & Grow we have Steve teaching us how to grow Maitake Mushrooms on logs. Technique applies to oyster and shitake mushrooms as well. We have the logs ready so come down and learn about growning mushrooms at home on logs.

FREE TO ATTEND

Gather & Grow, is a free weekly social gardening, garden crafts, and morning tea session at the Forage community garden at the Cannery Arts Centre. Running every Thursday during school terms (excluding Week 1), from 9 am – 11 am, this inclusive program is open to all members of the public looking to connect with nature and others in a relaxed, welcoming space.

The Forage community garden is comprised of geometric patterned raised wicking garden beds, worm farms, and composting, where participants can enjoy light gardening, harvesting fresh produce, creating garden crafts, or simply soaking in the garden’s beauty while chatting over morning tea. Led by an experienced gardener, each term will also feature a special guest presenter offering workshops or talks.

🌱 All are welcome! No bookings required just come down.

This program is made possible with the support of the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal, Peter Rundle MLA, Riverlee Farm and Elders Insurance Esperance & Kalgoorlie.

ALL Ages/BYO Beverages

Spend a summer evening under the trees at the Cannery Arts Centre Round Garden for a magical celebration of Western Australian songwriting. From 4pm, the Round Garden comes alive with performances from an incredible lineup of artists including Tanya Ransom, Adele Oliver, Soul Kitchen Choir with Tilly Kay, Gary James, Prisoners of the Sun, and Laura Petrie.

This all-ages, family-friendly, BYO evening invites you to bring a picnic rug, settle in and enjoy heartfelt songs, rich storytelling, and warm community vibes. There’ll be food and ice creams available, plus a handful of fun activities to keep all ages engaged throughout the night.

And make sure you’re there to experience something truly special — Tanya Ransom and Adele Oliver will be joined by local vocalists to form the Soul Kitchen Choir for one composition each, lifting the garden with soaring harmonies and big-hearted energy.

Music, connection, and summer night magic — all in one of Esperance’s most beautiful outdoor spaces.

Everyone’s welcome.

Many thanks to the Shire of Esperance, Dixon Construction, Elders Esperance and Down to Earth for sponsoring/supporting the evening.

🎤 Open Mic is Back – First One for 2026!

Kick off the new year with an evening of live music, spoken word, and spontaneous creativity under the stars.

Open Mic Night returns to the Cannery Garden on Friday 16th January – a space for anyone to jump up and share a song, a story, or a tune. Whether you’re performing or just soaking it all in, it’s a relaxed night full of good vibes and local talent.

Bring your drinks, snacks, voice, instrument, and crew. We’ll supply the PA system and drums – you bring the magic.

Friday 16th January
5:30pm–10:00pm
Cannery Garden
Free Entry

Brought to you by The Cannery Arts Centre and Kyza Presents. Proudly supported by the Rotary Club of Esperance Bay and OD Transport.

Join us at the Cannery Arts Centre for a free community snake awareness seminar presented by Darren Darch from Fauna for the Future Australia, in partnership with Key Pest and Weed Control, Swan Veterinary Services, Domino’s Esperance, and The Cannery Arts Centre.

Learn what to do if you encounter a snake at home or outdoors, and how to keep your family, kids, and pets safe this season. Darren and Jenelle are experienced native fauna rescuers who believe education is the first line of defence—for both humans and snakes.

Darren will also share insights from his new Snake Awareness book, full of practical advice for living safely alongside our local wildlife. Thanks to Domino’s Esperance for providing a bite to eat on the day.

📅 When: Monday, 8th December
⏰ Time: 5:30-7:30 pm
📍 Where: Cannery Arts Centre - Art Room

Please note: there may be live non-venomous snakes at this event.

Spaces are limited, and registration is essential.

If the event is full, join the waitlist to be notified when spots become available. Don’t miss out!

And we are back.... In 2025 catch a red hot live lineup featurong the Witchy Djypsies, Sunday Lemonade, Hello Stranger, Dani Enli, Tracey Barnett and Izzie Dutoit.

Balmy Nights challenges the perception of an Arts Centre event, fusing live music with all The Cannery has to offer. CAC’s 9x5 exhibition is always an absolute hit, the perfect fit for Balmy Nights, returning in 2025 with local, regional and national artwork on display. Live Pottery Studio, Art Installs, Zen Den, Secret Wine Bar, Food Court, you know it lets go.

18+ Event

Thank you to key supporter The Mt Burdett Foundation, also our primary local sponsors Luxe Floral and Home Co and Tim Green Construction.

May thanks to our local business sponsors, Elders Esperance, Tide Town, The Vibart Family, Wells Building Designers and Consultants, TV Financial, Coffee Cat, Esperance Records, Dempster Street Barber Shop, ESP Museum Village, Naturally Esperance the Lillypad and Renewable Bio.

Balmy Nights Festival is located in Kepa Kurl (Esperance) on Wudjari Boodja. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners, Custodians of these ancestral lands and waters, Nyungar Elders koorah, nitja, boordahwan (past, present, future) of the Indigenous Nations of Australia, and honour the continued and enduring ties to country and culture.

Join us for a classic Open Mic Night at The Cannery Arts Centre.

Pa system and drums supplied.

Free Entry

Open Mic is brought to you by The Cannery Arts Centre and Kyza Presents and proudly supported by the Rotary Club of Esperance Bay and Od Transport.

🌱 Gather & Grow | This Thursday at the Cannery!

This week we welcome guest presenter Dan Paris, local garlic grower extraordinaire 🧄

Garlic season is here — harvest time is just around the corner! If you’ve got garlic growing (or want to next year), now’s your chance to get all your questions answered.

Join us for Gather & Grow, a free weekly session of social gardening, garden crafts, and morning tea in the Forage Community Garden at the Cannery Arts Centre.

⏰ 9 am – 11 am

📍 Forage Community Garden, Cannery Arts Centre

☕ No bookings needed -FREE TO ATTEND- just come along!

This inclusive program is perfect for anyone wanting to connect with nature and others in a relaxed, welcoming space. Enjoy light gardening, harvest fresh produce, make something crafty, or simply soak up the beauty of the garden over a cuppa.

✨ Supported by the Foundation for Rural & Regional Renewal, Peter Rundle MLA, Riverlee Farm, and Elders Insurance Esperance & Kalgoorlie.

The Forage community garden is comprised of geometric patterned raised wicking garden beds, worm farms, and composting bays. Led by experienced gardener, Silke Apel.

Over the past ten weeks, 15 young people aged 12-18 have been diving into songwriting, jamming and playing together as part of the WAM regional youth program.

Now its time to share it with the community. Youth sounds is a showcase event where these emerging musicians will take to the stage, perform their original songs and celebrate their hard work.

The perfect chance to see the next generation of local talent in action. Event is free entry, alcohol free and open to all ages.

Burgers and Cool drinks available on the day courtesy Livvy.

Brought to you by WAM, Healthway, Cannery Arts Centre and Kyza Presents.

Coming to you on Saturday 30th August at the Cannery Arts Centre, with an exceptional line up of local and visiting artists set to fill our souls and fuel our toes alongside interactive art and installs, some woo-woo wellness stuff with the Swan Effect & Lume Breathwork, yummy tucker from Laurens Larder, and of course bevs from the Cannery Bar.

Well Seasoned is about celebrating Country and our human connection to Country and each other. It’s about coming together through all the good things - music, art, food, bevs - to dust off those cobwebs of Winter and dance our way into Spring, more connected to ourselves and each other, and life on Earth.

Live performance will set the vibe for the night featuring the didge and drums dance vibes of Si Mullumby, Soulful Roots of Tanya Hemi, Electro Pop by Boox Kid, golden sound of Rachel Vibart and tasty cuts by Luke Tolmacheff on the decks.

We’re also really honoured to have Aunty Annie and Julie from Dabungool coming along to share a Walk on Country and Welcome with us to kick off the event and evening together.

Off the back of our inaugural sell out show last year, we’re stoked on how this years event has grown and evolved so much already with so many amazing artists, businesses and sponsors supporting the vision and jumping on board.

Many Thanks to our sponsors Goldfields Esperance Development Commission, Rotary Club Of Esperance, Down To Earth and Esperance Vinyl. And to our key supporters, Cannery Arts Centre, Shire of Esperance, and Regional Arts WA.

We really love Winter and we really love Open Mics, and it honestly would not be an Esperance Winter without a cozy Open Mic in the Art Room at The Cannery Arts Centre.

Always a substantial vibe.

This will be the only indoor Open Mic at The Cannery for the Season so make sure to head down.

Byo Drinks and Nibbles.

Pa and Drums Supplied.

Brought to you by local Business OD Transport.

All members of the Cannery Arts Centre are invited to attend the:

Annual General Meeting
Wednesday 7th May 2025 at 6pm
in the Print Room at the Cannery Arts Centre

An opportunity to hear all about the Cannery’s activities and milestones from 2024 and farewell our Chairperson Tammy Andrews.

Nominations for new committee members are welcome-nomination form to be completed and submitted by 6th May 2025.