Ganmain’s show has plenty to get excited about this week. Photo: Visit NSW.
The Riverina is a busy place this week, with a great schedule of exciting events – town shows, film festivals, eisteddfods, markets, stage shows and so much more.
Ganmain’s 116th annual show is here, bringing reptile shows, lawn games, face painting, the farmyard nursery, as well as all the beloved agricultural events.
The Travelling Film Festival comes to Wagga, with plenty of great flicks to enjoy from internationally lauded award winners to domestically made docos and everything in between.
And the Leeton Eisteddfod enters music week, with a massive range of musical styles on display from some of the region’s most talented young people.
All this and so much more across the Riverina in the days to come. Read on for all the best in our weekly guide.
Multiple Days
Check out some of the best international films, right at home in Wagga. Photo: Visit NSW.
Travelling Film Festival Wagga Wagga
When: 21 to 23 August, various times
Where: Forum 6 Cinemas, 77 Trail St, Wagga
Cost: Tickets from $18 to $19.50 | Book online.
The Travelling Film Festival returns to Forum 6 Cinemas Wagga Wagga, with a curated program of international award winners straight from the Sydney Film Festival. Local audiences are invited to check out the 2026 Palme d’Or winner Fjord, romantic comedy No Good Men in Afghanistan, documentary Rodeo Dreams, and historical drama Rose.
It’s Music Week at Leeton’s Eisteddfod. Photo: NSW Government.
Music Week at Leeton Eisteddfod
When: 23 to 25 August, various times
Where: Leeton Roxy Community Theatre, 114-118 Pine Avenue, Leeton
Cost: Single session from $7; prices vary | Book online.
Leeton’s 100th annual eisteddfod is all about music, with a full schedule of jazz, swing, rock, pop, as well as concert band, Australian compositions, vocals, choir, spiritual, country, piano, folk and so much more. There will be so much amazing music to enjoy from a massive range of young people showcasing their extraordinary talents.
Griffith turns into a centre of Italian culture this week. Image: A Taste of Italy Griffith.
A Taste of Italy
When: 24 to 27 August, various times
Where: Various locations around Griffith
Cost: Prices may vary | More information online.
A Taste of Italy celebrates the culture of Italy right at home in Griffith, with a massive schedule of events centred around wine, food, history and cocktails.
Discover Griffith’s connection to Italy at the War Memorial, enjoy pizza specials, experiment at wine tastings, enjoy authentic Italian coffee and discover Italian music.
Full schedule available online.
One of Australia’s most successful shows hits the stage. Image: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
Bluey’s Big Play at the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
When: 26 and 27 August, various times
Where: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way (off Tarcutta Street), Wagga
Cost: Tickets from $54.9 | Book online.
Bluey’s Big Play has come from New York to London and it’s touching down in Wagga this week, delighting Bluey fans both young and old.
This play follows Dad as he feels like he has a bit of afternoon time to himself, but Bluey and Bingo do everything in their power to get Dad up and about.
This theatrical adaptation of the award-winning show features an original story by Bluey’s creator and new music from Bluey’s composer.
Saturday
Ganmain Show
When: 22 August, 8 am to 8 pm
Where: Ganmain Showground, Showground Road, Ganmain
Cost: Entry from $5 to $20 | Preschool and primary school-aged kids free.
Ganmain’s 116th annual show is here, with a great program featuring animal events, grain, fleece, produce and young players in agriculture all on show.
There will be plenty of free activities this year, including reptile shows, lawn games, face painting, the farmyard nursery, as well as a ladies’ pavilion with stallholders and a pavilion serving delicious meals.
The Albury Wodonga Farmers Market is held every Saturday at Gateway Village Wodonga. Photo: Visit Albury Wodonga.
Albury Wodonga Farmers Market
When: 22 August, 8 am to noon
Where: Gateway Village, Lincoln Causeway, Wodonga
Cost: Free.
Head to Gateway Village this Saturday for the Albury Wodonga Farmers Market, where local producers and farmers will come to sell their best homegrown produce and homemade goods.
Food and goods on offer include fresh seasonal fruit and veggies, bread, preserves, cakes and pies, and meat, including beef, goat, pork and more.
Thursday
The Gutsy Girls film is screening at Regent Cinema this Thursday. Image: Humanitix.
Gutsy Girls Adventure Film Tour 2026 – Albury
When: 27 August, 6:30 pm
Where: Regent Cinemas Albury, 456 Dean St, Albury
Cost: Tickets from $24 | Book online.
Celebrate 10 years of Australia’s premier adventure film tour spotlighting women who absolutely send it! Since day one, Gutsy Girls has been championing fearless female adventurers who push boundaries, shatter expectations, and prove that gutsy is a way of life, not just a moment.
This milestone year brings you 2½ hours of heart pounding action and soul stirring stories from remarkable women around the globe. Experience a diverse collection of films varying in length and style that showcase climbers, paddlers, runners, riders, and explorers redefining what’s possible in the adventure world.
These aren’t just films. They’re powerful testaments to human potential. Watch determination transform into achievement, fear give way to courage, and ordinary women accomplish extraordinary feats that’ll have you plotting your next challenge before the credits roll.
A night of laughs at the Thirsty Devil Brewery. Photo: Visit NSW.
Dane Simpson: Always Was, Always Will Be… Funny at the Thirsty Devil Brewery
When: 27 August, 7:30 to 8:45 pm
Where: The Thirsty Devil Brewery, 289 Townsend St, South Albury
Cost: Tickets $32 | Book online.
Dane Simpson is coming to the Thirsty Devil Brewery, bringing his stand-up chops to present a night of laughs for Albury. He credits his skill at splitting sides to a long lineage of jokers and yarn spinners. Don’t miss out on this great comedy show coming to the Thirsty Devil Brewery for one night only.
