There’s more than enough live music and entertainment in the Riverina this week. Photo: Run Like Hell – Pink Floyd Tribute Australia, Facebook.
There’s so much to get excited about across the Riverina this week, with a packed schedule of comedy, musical tribute acts, races, markets, visits from touring artists, community events and more.
The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour comes to the Cube Wodonga, bringing the best stand-up acts from the Sydney Comedy Festival to town, with a great line-up of established and emerging talents.
And for music lovers there’s a lot to get keen for, with tributes to Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash, Pink Floyd and more.
All this and more in our weekly guide to the best events to see and do across the Riverina.
Friday
The best acts from the Sydney Comedy Festival come to the Riverina. Image: Wagga Civic Theatre.
Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase Tour
When: 24 July, 8 pm
Where: The Cube Wodonga, 118 Hovell St, Wodonga
Cost: Tickets from $40 to $45 | Book online.
The Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase is travelling the nation, sharing some of the best acts from the main festival to the regions. There will be plenty of laughs to be had at this show, with an hour and 45 minutes of non-stop fun from a line-up of beloved established comics and emerging talents.
Friday night’s show will feature Billy Darcy, Kiyanosh Sahebi, Fady Kassab, Frankie Rowsthorn, Eric Hutton and Elliott Stewart.
The best music of Pink Floyd in this tribute act. Image: Visit NSW.
Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here at the Albury Entertainment Centre
When: 24 July, 8 pm
Where: Albury Entertainment Centre, 525 Swift Street, Albury
Cost: Tickets from $53 to $83 | 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, 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.
Saturday
Roy Orbison’s fantastic discography at the Albury Entertainment Centre. Image: Albury Entertainment Centre.
YOU GOT IT! A Salute To Roy Orbison – Tribute Act
When: 25 July, 7 pm
Where: Albury Entertainment Centre, 525 Swift St, Albury
Cost: Tickets from $39.95 | Book online.
This tribute act to the great Roy Orbison features multi-award-winning artist John Stephan, who has sold more than 10 million albums thanks to his stunning voice and incredible ability to bring older songs back to life.
In a celebration of Orbison’s diverse repertoire, this concert will feature his best hits including Pretty Woman, Crying, I Drove All Night, Leah, Working For The Man, Blue Bayou, Only The Lonely, In Dreams, Blue Angel, You Got It, Running Scared and more.
The story of Johnny Cash and his wife, fellow singer-songwriter June Carter, told at the Wagga Theatre. Image: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
Walk the Line: The Johnny Cash & June Carter Story
When: 25 July, 7:30 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way (off Tarcutta Street), Wagga
Cost: Tickets from $64.50 | Book online.
This stage show tells the story of country legend Johnny Cash and his wife, singer-songwriter June Carter, in a heartfelt tribute to one of the century’s most successful musical marriages. Inspired by the award-winning movie Walk the Line starring Joaquin Phoenix and Reese Witherspoon, this performance is packed with strong musical performances, fiery on-stage chemistry and emotive storytelling.
Performed by artists Mark and Joanne Caligiuri, this show is an amazing window into the swaggering world of Johnny Cash.
Sunday
Pick up some local produce and great pantry stuffers at the Rotary Market. Photo: Visit Albury Wodonga.
Rotary Community Market
When: 26 July, 8 am
Where: Wilson Street Carpark, 587 Wilson Street, Albury
Cost: Entry by gold coin donation.
The Rotary Club brings together local producers, artisans, crafters, cooks and more to sell all sorts of pantry stuffers, art, plants, collectables, pre-loved goods, delicious food and coffee. It’s a great way to get out and about on a Sunday, pick up some exciting things you won’t find at a grocery store, while also helping to raise money for local and international Rotary projects.
Help make Wagga even greener on National Tree Day. Photo: Visit NSW.
National Tree Day in Wagga Wagga
When: 26 July, 10 am
Where: Various locations around Wagga, book for more info
Cost: Free | Registrations online.
National Tree Day is about beautifying Wagga and making it a greener place to live, with volunteers from around town coming together to plant a new native garden in the Lake Albert foreshore parkland.
This year’s event will involve the planting of denser and smaller groupings than previous events, adding canopy, understory and ground cover to support other trees in the area.
Volunteers will plant more than 700 seedlings, spread plenty of mulch and do lots of watering.
Award-winning artist Casey Donovan performs this week. Image: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
Casey Donovan – This is Me – at the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
When: 26 July, 2 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way (off Tarcutta Street), Wagga
Cost: Tickets from $44.95 | Book online.
Since winning Australian Idol at just 16, Casey Donovan has been a powerhouse performer, transforming herself from a shy teenager into a polymath of entertainment, with credits as a singer, songwriter, actor, host and author. She is a multiple award-winning artist, with an ARIA #1 single and numerous platinum certifications, and has had plenty of TV appearances.
This week at the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, she is bringing her vocal talent and stage presence to THIS IS ME, a nation-spanning tour featuring her most iconic performances.
The setlist will include songs from musicals such as The Sapphires, We Will Rock You, Chicago, 9 To 5, & Juliet, and Sister Act. Don’t miss out on this exciting show.
Monday
An exciting day at the races awaits at the Albury Racing Club. Photo: Visit Albury Wodonga.
Winter Race Day in Albury
When: 27 July, 12:15 pm
Where: Albury Racing Club, 16-46 Fallon St, Albury
Cost: Entry from $5 to $7 | Tickets available at the gate.
A full day of excellent country racing is scheduled at the Albury Racing Club. Take your seat in the grandstand, pick your lucky horse, grab a drink and sit back and relax as the jockeys press their mounts forward to the finish line.
