Kaarla Wirren (Fire Spirit)

Kaarla Wirren (Fire Spirit) presented by Southern Edge Arts

FREE EVENT - bookings required

KAARLA WIRREN is a performance like none other.  The vision of local Elder, Aunty Carol Pettersen and created by Noongar Director, Rachael Colmer, this performance celebrates the resiliency of people in the face of historic change.

Located in the large amphitheatre at Albany’s Historic Whaling Station, KAARLA WIRREN features fire artists performing alongside a cast of local young people who have worked for 6 months to create this spectacular performance.  

Audiences will picnic under a canopy of stars as we share this special story of fire and its connection to spirit.  Across all of humanity, fire has been a place of meeting, and in 2026, we will gather around the fire of KAARLA WIRREN and reflect on the past, and our shared future.  

Saturday 16 May 2026

Amphitheatre, Albany’s Historic Whaling Station

Gates open at 5pm, performance commences at 6pm

Bring your own rug or low chairs.  BYO picnic (no food is available onsite).  Dress warmly. This is an alcohol-free outdoor event.

Kaarla Wirren is presented by Southern Edge Arts and supported by Lotterywest, City of Albany and Albany’s Historic Whaling Station.

Photo of Lindsay Dean by Nic Duncan