APRIL
5 APRIL Wagga Wagga Mardi Gras Festival
WAGGA WAGGA
Baylis Street + Victory Memorial Gardens
This annual event aims to raise the visibility of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex communities in the Riverina.
Put on your tutu, sew on some sequins, and get set to sparkle at Wagga Wagga's biggest party!
5 APRIL
2025 Bradley Nixon
Memorial Dice Run & Publican’s Choice
Motorbike Show
WAGGA WAGGA
Black Swan Hotel
9 – 27 APRIL Youth Week
WAGGA WAGGA
Various locations
10 – 11 APRIL
Design Thinking & Fusion360 PD for Teachers
WAGGA WAGGA
Kooringal High School
12 APRIL
Temora Aircraft Showcase
TEMORA
Temora Aviation Museum
13 APRIL
Kooringal Stud Prelude Race Day
WAGGA WAGGA
Murrumbidgee Turf Club
18 APRIL
Bidgee Strawberries and Cream – Good Friday Easter Egg Hunt
WAGGA WAGGA
Bidgee Strawberries and Cream
Enjoy a day filled with camel rides, pony rides, face painting, live music and don’t forget the easter egg hunt through the strawberry patch.
18 – 19 APRIL
Narrandera Easter
Weekend Rod Run
NARRANDERA
Various locations
19 APRIL
Easter Family Fun Day
WHITTON
Whitton Malt House
24 APRIL
ANZAC Day Long Weekend Races
WAGGA WAGGA
Murrumbidgee Turf Club
25 APRIL
ANZAC Day Service, Parade and Wreath Laying
WAGGA WAGGA
CBD + Victory Memorial Gardens
26 APRIL
V8 Superboats TEMORA
Lake Centenary
1 MAY
Town Plate Day
WAGGA WAGGA
Murrumbidgee Turf Club
2 MAY
Wagga Gold Cup Carnival
WAGGA WAGGA
Murrumbidgee Turf Club
The region's most anticipated and premier horseracing event. Enjoy a day out at the racecourse with a top field of racing horses and fashions.
FROM MAY 3
50 Years, 50 Treasures: From the Collection
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery &
National Art Glass Gallery
9 MAY
BANFF Mountain
Film Festival
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
10 MAY
Ghost Hunting at the Gundagai Gaol
GUNDAGAI
Old Gundagai Gaol
11 MAY
Mother’s Day –Brunch & Lunch
WHITTON
Whitton Malt House
16 – 18 MAY
Station Creative Workspace Official Launch
WAGGA WAGGA
The Station Creative Workspace
17 MAY
Batlow Ciderfest
BATLOW
Pioneer Street
17 – 18 MAY Wagga Stamp and Coin Fair
WAGGA WAGGA
Sturt Primary School Hall
Rotary Club of Wagga Wagga – Book Fair
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Showgrounds
18 – 22 MAY
Country Women’s Association of NSW –Annual General Meeting
WAGGA WAGGA
The Range Function Centre
22 – 25 MAY
Sydney Writer’s Festival
Live & Local
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga City Library
24 MAY
Ladies Day at the Races
WAGGA WAGGA
Murrumbidgee Turf Club
26 MAY
National Sorry Day
WAGGA WAGGA
Sorry Rock, Wollundry Lagoon Precinct
Wiradjuri Country| Wiradyuri
Ngurambang
Honouring the Stolen Generations and paving the path towards healing and reconciliation for a united future.
27 MAY – 3 JUNE
National Reconciliation Week
WAGGA WAGGA
Various locations
Wiradjuri Country| Wiradyuri
Ngurambang
National Reconciliation Week theme, Bridging Now to Next, reflects the ongoing connection between past, present and future.
REGULAR EVENTS
MARKETS
EVERY THURSDAY
Riverina Producer’s Market
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Showgrounds
EVERY SATURDAY
Demonstration Gardens –
Vegetable Swap and Buy
WAGGA WAGGA
Demonstration Gardens
SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Wollundry Saturday Markets
WAGGA WAGGA
Wollundry Lagoon
THIRD SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Village Markets Tarcutta TARCUTTA
Tarcutta Soldiers Memorial Hall
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
Junee Rotary Farmers Markets JUNEE
Junee Rotary Ex-Services Memorial Club
1 MARCH Nanny Q Community Market
WAGGA WAGGA North Wagga Hall
8 MARCH
Gundagai Producers Market
GUNDAGAI
Carberry Park
9 MARCH + 4 MAY
River & Wren Market
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Showgrounds
15 MARCH
Whitton Malt House Markets
DARLINGTON POINT
Whitton Malt House
29 MARCH + 19 APRIL + 31 MAY
Markets by the Lake WAGGA WAGGA
Apex Park
OUTDOORS + NATURE
EVERY SATURDAY
Saturday Skywatch
THE ROCK
The Rock Regional Observatory
Wagga Wagga Road
Runners – Saturday Runs
WAGGA WAGGA
Various locations
SECOND SATURDAY OF THE MONTH
Ladysmith Tourist Railway
LADYSMITH
Ladysmith Railway Station
FIRST & THIRD SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
Willans Hill Miniature
Railway
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens
2 MARCH
Grow Your Own Mushroom Log Cultivation
WAGGA WAGGA
Riverside: Wagga Beach
4 MARCH – 1 APRIL
Murrumbidgee Field Naturalists Tuesday Evening Bird Walks VARIOUS LOCATIONS
Immerse yourself in the diversity of our local birdlife. Discover the best birding spots with on-hand binoculars, guidebooks, and knowledge from a passionate team of experts.
More information: mfn.org.au
16, 23, 30 MARCH, 6, 13 APRIL + 25 MAY
Waggaroos Orienteering
WAGGA WAGGA
Various locations
SPORT + FITNESS
EVERY FRIDAY
Gentle Yoga
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Women’s Health Centre
EVERY SATURDAY
Saturday Night
Roller Disco
WAGGA WAGGA
Bolton Park Stadium
1 MARCH – 31 MARCH
PCYC Wagga Wagga Pickleball
WAGGA WAGGA
11 Fitzhardinge Street
1 MARCH
SDRA Country Championship Race Day
WAGGA WAGGA
Murrumbidgee Turf Club
Get close to the action at the SDRA Country Championship Race Day. Enjoy live music from international touring artist Cyril, who will bring his chart-topping tracks to The Party on the Paddock. For those looking for hospitality, a long lunch will be held in the Grandview Marquee.
16 MARCH
Annual Holbrook Triathlon
GREATER HUME
Holbrook Swimming Pool Complex
13 APRIL
Kooringal Stud Prelude Day
WAGGA WAGGA
Murrumbidgee Turf Club
CLASSES + CREATIVE WORKSHOPS
EVERY MONDAY
Creative Canvas –Monday Night Art Jam
WAGGA WAGGA
Yellow House Art Gallery & Studio
Social Painting with Maggie Deall
WAGGA WAGGA
Yellow House Art Studio & Gallery
EVERY THURSDAY
Art Classes
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Women’s Health Centre
EVERY WEDNESDAY + THURSDAY
Social Painting Club
WAGGA WAGGA
Tahlia Keogh Fine Art
SELECTED THURSDAYS + SATURDAYS
Pottery & Pints
WAGGA WAGGA
North Shore Studio
EVERY SATURDAY
Planter Pots at Pottery & Pints
WAGGA WAGGA
North Shore Studio
EVERY MONDAY TO 7 APRIL
Paint Club with Kate Smith
WAGGA WAGGA
The Curious Rabbit
SELECT DATES FROM MARCH TO MAY
Earring Making Class
URANQUINTY
Little Black Duck Studio
7 MARCH, 4 APRIL + 2 MAY
Social French Conversation
WAGGA WAGGA
Mantra Pavilion Motel
16 MARCH, 13 APRIL + 11 MAY
Resin Serving Board Workshop
URANQUINTY
Little Black Duck Studio
23 MARCH
Grow your own cut flowers – Autumn edition
WAGGA WAGGA
Little Triffids Flower farm
24 MARCH
Eco Prints with Melissa Martin | Adult Workshop
WAGGA WAGGA
Unique State Art Space
29 MARCH
Piano Hinge Bookbinding with Sue Wood | Adult Workshop
WAGGA WAGGA
Unique State Art Space
13 APRIL
Seasonal Flower Arranging – Autumn edition
WAGGA WAGGA
Little Triffids Flower Farm
15 APRIL
Murrumbidgee Landcare Young Enviro Champions workshop
WAGGA WAGGA
Erin Earth
22 + 24 APRIL
Murrumbidgee Landcare Bush Dyeing workshop
WAGGA WAGGA
Erin Earth
10 MAY
Mastering Sourdough: Learn to Create the Perfect Loaf
WAGGA WAGGA
Enterprise Plus Business Hub
11 MAY
Mother’s Day Posy Making
WAGGA WAGGA
Little Triffids Flower Farm
18 MAY
Grazing Table Cooking Class
WAGGA WAGGA
Food I Am
25 MAY
Dim Sum then Sum –Cooking Class
WAGGA WAGGA
Food I Am
27 MAY
Wagga Wagga Milky Way Photography
Masterclass
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga RSL Club
ARTS+ EXHIBITIONS
UNTIL 27 APRIL
Nuanced: 75 Years of the Wagga Wagga Art Society
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
Lisa Sammut: Radial Sign
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
5 MARCH Tour for Seniors: Behind the Scenes
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
6 MARCH
Exhibition Opening: Postcards from a Generation
WAGGA WAGGA
The Curious Rabbit
7 MARCH
Rose Quartz – My Story
WAGGA WAGGA
The Curious Rabbit
13 MARCH + 10 APRIL + 8 MAY
Wagga Wagga Orchid Society Gathering
WAGGA WAGGA
ARCC Hall
UNTIL 27 APRIL
Bundanon: Fantastic Forms
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
27 APRIL
The Carnival of Souls
WAGGA WAGGA
The Curious Rabbit
7 MAY
Make Music Day Open Mic
WAGGA WAGGA
The Curious Rabbit
9 - 11 MAY
Ardlethan Art Prize ARDLETHAN
Ardlethan Memorial Hall
25 MAY
Friends of the Gallery Auction
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
UNTIL 25 MAY
Mei Zhao: Remapping Erased Landscapes
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
Mei Zhao’s work explores the history of early Chinese migration in this region. Using painting, drawing, textiles and site installation, the artist re-imagines the presence of thousands of Chinese people who have been lost to history. This exhibition is supported by Create NSW.
LIVE MUSIC
EVERY SUNDAY
Lazy Sundays at The Wild Vine
WAGGA WAGGA
The Wild Vine
Serving up good banter, tasty tapas and delicious bevies. Enjoy a relaxing Sunday with views of the surrounding countryside whilst enjoying good company, local music and of course a glass of wine.
FIRST SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
Bidgee Blues & Roots Club
Open Mic Afternoon
WAGGA WAGGA
William Farrer Hotel
EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT
Wagga Wagga Rockers
WAGGA WAGGA
Rules Club Wagga
1 MARCH
Chamber Philharmonic Cologne – Vivaldi, Mozart and Paganini
WAGGA WAGGA
St John’s Anglican Church
5 MARCH
An Afternoon with the Australian Army Band
Kapooka
WAGGA WAGGA
Civic Theatre Wagga Wagga
7 MARCH
History of British Rock of the 60s & 70s
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
8 MARCH
The Australian Shania Twain Show
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
12 MARCH
The Waifs Australian Regional Tour 2025
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
13 MARCH
The Australian INXS Tribute Show featuring Dellacoma
Rio
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
15 MARCH
Bectric Rocks!
TEMORA
Bectric Hall
16 MARCH + 20 APRIL + 18 MAY
Wagga Wagga Country Music Club Events
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga RSL Club
20 MARCH
Frenchy – Embrace the Chaos Regional Tour
WAGGA WAGGA
Tilly’s
22 MARCH
Majelen – Long Way To Go Tour
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Anglican Church
Kim Churchill –The Lovely Tour
WAGGA WAGGA
Tilly’s
28 MARCH
Ash Grunwald
WAGGA WAGGA
Tilly’s
29 MARCH
Forever 80’s - A Tribute Under the Stars
WAGGA WAGGA
Wollundry Lagoon Ampitheatre
8 APRIL
Ben Thompson – Live as ELVIS – The Ultimate Experience
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
11 APRIL
Ben Lee
WAGGA WAGGA
Tilly’s
27 APRIL
Beats & Bites
WAGGA WAGGA
Food I Am
29 APRIL
Are You Lonesome Tonight
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
Opera Queensland's most ambitious regional tour in its 40 year history. Enjoy electric performances featuring arias and songs by composers such Puccini, Verdi, Dolly Parton and Slim Dusty to name a few.
10 MAY
Carole King and James Taylor Tribute
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
30 MAY
Olivia Coggan
WAGGA WAGGA
CSU Riverina Playhouse
TRIVIA, GAMES + ACTIVITIES
EVERY WEDNESDAY
Trivia
WAGGA WAGGA
Riverina Hotel
EVERY THURSDAY
Thirsty Trivia
WAGGA WAGGA
Thirsty Crow Brewery
Infusion Games Trivia + Karaoke
WAGGA WAGGA
Victoria Hotel
25 MARCH
The Great White Whale
Special Event Film Plus
Director Q & A
WAGGA WAGGA
Forum 6 Cinemas
THEATRE + LIVE SHOWS
15 MARCH
Joe Avati – When I Was Your Age
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
18 + 19 MARCH
The Wharf Revue: The End of the Wharf as We Know It
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
After twenty-five years, The Wharf Revue has decided to step away from public life. Many public figures are lining up for the final hurrah: Keating, Howard, Costello, Gillard, Abbott and other throwbacks. Join them for this joyous yet bitter-sweet send-off to one of the great national theatrical institutions.
20 MARCH
Banjo
GANMAIN, JUNEE + COOTAMUNDRA
Ganmain Hall, Junee Athenium + Arts Centre Cootamundra
21 MARCH
Booranga Writer’s with Sean Mackel & Suzanne Stich
WAGGA WAGGA
The Curious Rabbit
30 MARCH
SPELLBOUND: A Night of Magic & Grand Illusion
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
4 - 13 APRIL
Boy
WAGGA WAGGA
Basement Theatre
7 MAY
The Burt Bacharach Songbook
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
Immerse yourself in the genius of Burt Bacharach with a heartfelt tribute to the legendary composer. Experience the enchantment of Burt Bacharach's music, exquisitely performed by Las Vegas legends Vivian Ross and EC Adams.
9 MAY
Magic Men Takeover Wagga
WAGGA WAGGA Tilly’s
23 MAY - 1 JUNE
Hollywood Gold
WAGGA WAGGA
Basement Theatre
SCHOOL HOLIDAYS
12 - 27 APRIL
MoR Autumn School Holiday Program
WAGGA WAGGA
Museum of the Riverina:
Botanic Gardens site
14 + 16 APRIL
Sunshine Storytime in the Botanic Gardens + Riverside
WAGGA WAGGA
Wagga Wagga Botanic Gardens + Riverside Precinct
MORE ACTIVITIES
Laser Tag Wagga
WAGGA WAGGA
Baylis Street
Movie + Bowl Deal
WAGGA WAGGA
Forum 6 Cinemas + Wagga
Bowl & Diner
Twin City Skate
WAGGA WAGGA
Bolton Park Stadium
Vortex Entertainment Centre
WAGGA WAGGA
Trail Street
Willans Hill Minature
Railway
WAGGA WAGGA
Macleay Street
Wagga Smash Shack
WAGGA WAGGA
Edward Street
