Watch and listen as historic aircraft take to the skies for the May Aircraft Showcase. Photo: Temora Aviation Museum, Facebook.
It’s busy in the Riverina this week, with live performances from Australian icons, musical tribute acts, air shows, markets, orchestral performances, workshops and more to get excited about.
Temora Aviation Museum’s May Aircraft Showcase is the place to be this weekend, with flying displays from historic planes, including the Spitfire, as well as talks with experts, chances to meet the pilots and guided experiences on the ground.
Wagga’s Gold Cup Race Day brings plenty of excitement on and off the field, with nail-biting races and the height of fashion.
And Australian author, actor and comedian Anh Do comes to Narrandera to tell his story, detailing an odyssey of trial and tribulation, with a happy ending.
All this and much more in our weekly guide to the best events across the region.
Multiple Days
Get a hands-on introduction to ceramics. Photo: Visit NSW.
Mosaic Art Classes Wagga Wagga: Turkish Lamp Workshop
When: 2 and 3 May
Where: Glenfield Park Community Centre, 8 Tanda Place, Glenfield Park
Cost: Tickets from $89 to $189 | Book online.
If you’re feeling creative and you’re looking for an outlet, head to the Glenfield Park Community Centre for a fun art class where you get to make your own Turkish lamps.
All materials are provided in this hands-on workshop where you put together your own geometric patterns, laying tesserae together to make a beautiful, decorative and functional lamp.
Whether you want to make a lamp for your own home or you want to give a special, handmade gift, this is the class for you.
Friday
Racing excitement and Fashions on the Field. Photo: Murrumbidgee Turf Club.
Wagga Gold Cup Day
When: 1 May, 11 am to 5 pm
Where: Murrumbidgee Turf Club, 142 Travers Street, Wagga
Cost: Tickets from $24.5 to $420 | Book online.
This Friday at the Turf Club is sure to be an exciting one, as Wagga’s Gold Cup Day brings competition on the track to a fever pitch as jockeys and their mounts battle it out for first place.
Gold Cup Day will also bring together Wagga’s most fashionable people, with all the suits, extravagant hats and wonderful dresses that make the races. So whether you live to cheer on your lucky pick across the finish line or you just want an excuse to dress up, the Turf Club is the place to be this Friday.
Saturday
Listen to the engines roar at Lake Centenary. Photo: Visit NSW.
V8 Superboat Championships – Temora
When: 2 May, 8 am
Where: Lake Centenary, 420 Goldfields Way, Temora
Cost: Tickets from $11.25 to $33.15 | Book online.
The V8 Superboat Championships are coming to Temora, bringing a whole lot of exciting racing and heart-stopping action to Lake Centenary. Some of Australia’s quickest and loudest boats will battle it out for the trophy.
If you like races of any type, this is the place to be, with supercharged crafts, tight turns and unbelievable speeds.
Don’t miss out this Saturday.
Iconic aircraft take to the skies over Wagga this Saturday. Photo: Temora Aviation Museum, Facebook.
May 2026 Aircraft Showcase – Temora Aviation Museum
When: 2 May, 10 am to 4 pm
Where: Temora Aviation Museum, 1 Tom Moon Ave, Temora
Cost: Tickets from $15 to $30 | Book online.
Temora Aviation Museum is holding one of the Riverina’s most exciting events all year this weekend, as historic aircraft from RAAF 100 Squadron take to the sky for the May Aircraft Showcase.
There will be plenty of exciting flying displays, commentary from experts about the aircraft, chances to meet pilots and guided experiences around the aircraft. There will also be food and coffee from the cafe on-site, picnic areas and ex-military aircraft on the ground.
There will be a truly exciting cast of aircraft taking to the skies, with Lockheed Hudsons, CAC Wirraways, DH-82A Tiger Moths, CA-18 Mustangs and the iconic Spitfire.
The Albury Wodonga Symphony Orchestra performs the best of the Russian composer, Modest Mussorgsky. Photo: Visit Albury Wodonga.
Albury Wodonga Symphony Orchestra
When: 2 May, 7:30 pm
Where: The Cube Wodonga, 118 Hovell Street, Wodonga
Cost: Tickets from $25 to $40 | Book online.
The Albury Wodonga Symphony Orchestra returns to the Cube for Pictures at an Exhibition, an exciting concert showcasing the extraordinary talents of the region’s musicians, as well as the strength of the local arts community through beautiful symphonic works.
Including a piece from beloved Russian composer Modest Mussorgsky, this orchestral performance is sure to be a night to remember.
The best music of Pink Floyd in this tribute act. Image: Visit NSW.
Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here – 50th Anniversary Tribute at the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
When: 2 May, 8 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way (off Tarcutta Street), Wagga Wagga
Cost: Tickets from $53 | Book online.
Celebrate 50 years of one of the most impactful albums in living memory, Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here, from Run Like Hell, a tribute band with the musical talent and the passion to bring the music of the original band to life.
This performance from a seven-piece band, with backing singers and a saxophone, will include Comfortably Numb, The Great Gig in the Sky, Shine on You Crazy Diamond and plenty of other recognisable classics, accompanied by a video, light and laser show.
Don’t miss out on this tribute to one of the best bands to ever grace the stage.
Sunday
Pick up a gift for mum at the On the Border Market. Photo: Visit Albury Wodonga.
On the Border Community Market
When: 3 May, 9 am to 1 pm
Where: Junction Square, Corner Elgin Blvd and High Street, Wodonga
Cost: Free.
This special Mother’s Day community market gives you a great chance to pick up a gift for mum, with more than 70 stallholders, offering boutique goods, handmade gifts, homegrown produce and plenty in between. There will also be food vans so you can get a bite to eat, coffee vans, entertainment, live music and a whole lot more.
Keep your eye out for your next gift or find your next pantry stuffer at the On the Border market.
An inspiring Australian story comes to Narrandera. Image: Trybooking.
Anh Do – The Happiest Refugee Live in Narrandera
When: 6 May, 7:30 to 9 pm
Where: Narrandera CRC, 35 Bolton Street, Narrandera
Cost: Tickets from $69.90 to $74.90 | Book online.
Anh Do takes his incredible life story from page to stage in this live retelling, stretching from a leaky boat drifting across the sea to becoming one of Australia’s most-loved comedians. Anh Do always resonates with his audience with his story of perseverance, courage and determination. It’s a great opportunity to listen to an inspiring Australian story.
