UK rock band 10cc comes to Albury for a one-night performance sure to blow the roof off. Photo: 10ccWorld Facebook.
There’s a lot to get excited for in the Riverina this week – kids events, live music and even film festivals. Read on for all the best to see, hear and do.
Head to Forum 6 Cinemas in Wagga for the French Film Festival, which brings the latest films from France to the heart of the Riverina.
Albury Botanic Gardens’ immersive experience, Aurora, is in its final days and time is quickly running out to experience the lights and sights of this exciting installation, which turns the gardens into an undersea scape.
All this and so much more in this week’s event guide for the Riverina region.
Multiple Days
Looking to escape the chill of winter? The Wagga French Film Festival will take you somewhere warm. Photo: Alliance Francaise de Wagga Wagga.
Wagga Wagga French Film Festival
When: 25 to 31 July, various times
Where: Forum 6 Cinemas, 77 Trail St, Wagga Wagga
Cost: Tickets from $13 to $19.50 | Book online.
Wagga gets a touch more Parisian this week as the French Film Festival comes to Forum 6 Cinemas.
This festival will have a little something for everyone – Cannes favourites, comedies, biographical films of some of France’s most beloved artists and more.
Indulge your inner Francophile this week.
Bring along the whole family for the magic of Aurora. Image: Albury City Council.
Aurora, Tides of Treasure – Immersive experience at the Albury Botanic Gardens
When: 25 to 27 July, 6 to 9:30 pm
Where: Albury Botanic Gardens, Dean Street and Wodonga Place, Albury
Cost: Child tickets $10 | Adult tickets $15 | Family (two adults and two children or one adult and three children) $40. Book online.
Aurora is an immersive night-time experience with interactive areas, light displays, soundscapes and special effects that replicate the magic of the sea. There will be an undersea journey, Tides of Adventure, where visitors get to find a lost key that unlocks a treasure chest at the bottom of the sea, as well as holograms of deep-sea creatures to add to the adventure.
Come see one of Albury’s most beautiful spaces completely transformed with marine magic.
Friday
A fun, exuberant live show comes to Albury for one night. Image: Albury Entertainment Centre.
HANS ‘YOUNG, FUN & 21’
When: 25 July, 7:30 pm
Where: Albury Entertainment Centre, 525 Swift Street, Albury
Cost: Full price $79. 95 | Concession and groups 6+ $74.95 | Child from 15-17 $69.95 | Members $72.95 | Book online.
Hans, an international cabaret sensation, is turning 21, and he’s inviting you to the celebration of the decade in this coming-of-age show.
Renowned for his performances full of glamour, fun and exuberance, Hans is letting it all out in this show, where he is joined by a live band as well as a troupe of dancers. Hans is a super performer and he has won awards at the Adelaide Fringe Festival, as well as featured in America’s Got Talent. He has even reached the heights of high culture with a debut opera performance last year at the State Opera in South Australia.
Don’t miss out on this crazy ride full of laughter, music and glamour. Performance is 15+.
Sunday
Celebrate National Tree Day with the community this Sunday. Photo: Albury City Council.
National Tree Day
When: 27 July, 9:30 am to 1:30 pm
Where: Environmental corridor between Chant and Krautz streets, Lavington
Cost: Free.
Celebrate National Tree Day by heading out with the rest of the community on Sunday and improving native biodiversity by planting trees. Native trees do so much more than just look pretty – they provide habitat for key threatened species such as squirrel gliders. This great community event will include a barbecue lunch from noon.
Gloves, tools, watering cans and drinking water will be provided. RSVP for more information.
The music of John Denver and Glen Campbell comes roaring back to life. Image: Visit NSW.
Rhinestone Cowboy – A Salute to John Denver & Glen Campbell
When: 27 July, 2:30 pm
Where: Albury Entertainment Centre, 525 Swift Street, Albury
Cost: Full price $79. 95 | Concession and members $74.95 | Groups 10+ $64.95 | Book online.
The Rhinestone Cowboy show brings the music of John Denver and Glen Campbell back to life, with technical skill and performance flair that pays proper tribute to the original music.
Performed by internationally recognised, multiple award-winning singer John Stephan, this tribute act will mesmerise audiences with an experience as close to the late great singers as possible.
Stephan will play all the hits such as Annie’s Song, Rocky Mountain High, For You, Rhinestone Cowboy and many many more.
Monday
The Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour is coming to the Riverina. Image: Albury Entertainment Centre.
10cc at the Albury Entertainment Centre
When: 28 July, 8 pm
Where: Albury Entertainment Centre, 525 Swift St, Albury
Cost: Tickets from $99 to $129.90 | Book online.
British art-rock band 10cc are bringing all the best hits, live in concert with their Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour, coming to Albury this week.
They promise to play hit after hit with unforgettable tunes like I’m Not In Love, The Things We Do For Love, Rubber Bullets, Donna, The Wall Street Shuffle, Art For Art’s Sake, I’m Mandy Fly Me and so much more.
With more than 2 billion streams and decades of performing, they’ve solidified their reputation. This is your chance to see them live and firing on all cylinders.
Tuesday
An adaptation of the hit sequel to the beloved kids’ book. Image: Visit Albury Wodonga.
The Gruffalo’s Child
When: 29 July, 11 am, 1 and 4:30 pm
Where: The Cube Wodonga
Cost: Tickets from $15 to $29 | Book online.
If you loved The Gruffalo, don’t miss the sequel, which returns following previous sell-out Australian tours – now in a new West End production! Join the Gruffalo’s child on her adventurous mission in this magical musical adaptation of the much-loved picture book.
One wild and windy night, the Gruffalo’s child ignores her father’s warnings about the Big Bad Mouse and tiptoes out into the deep, dark wood. After all, the Big Bad Mouse doesn’t really exist … does he?
Thursday
Bibliophiles and bookworms rejoice! Photo: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
Art and Books Public Lectures With Dr Sam Bowker
When: 31 July, 5:30 pm
Where: CSU Riverina Playhouse, 8 Cross St, Wagga
Cost: Adult tickets $20 | Booranga Writers’ Centre member $15 | Season pass for all lectures $60 | Book online.
Dr Sam Bowker is sharing a six-part lecture series at the Booranga Writers’ Centre, exploring the artistry and history of books throughout history as well as their evolving position in society. This lecture series will take place on Thursday evenings from this week until early September. This week’s lecture will delve into the history and design of books, while next week’s lecture covers the position of the book in Europe. The following week will illuminate the audience on the history of Arabic and Persian printing.
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