Get dressed up for winter racing at the Albury Racing Club. Photo: Visit Albury Wodonga.
It’s busy across the Riverina this week, with tribute performances, art exhibitions, circuses, sport, races, book launches, stage performances and so much more.
Wagga Wagga Art Gallery hosts the best art from Riverina students, with ARTEXPRESS showcasing the most compelling, unique and captivating works from the HSC Visual Arts exam. Just about every discipline will be present, from ceramics to designed objects, documented forms, graphic design, drawing, painting, photomedia, printmaking, sculpture and more.
Albury Entertainment Centre returns to another era in music with The Sweet Caroline Tour – A Tribute to Neil Diamond, presenting an authentic celebration of the best music of Neil Diamond, with all the classics and hits coming to the stage.
All this and more in the Riverina this week.
Multiple Days
ARTEXPRESS brings HSC art to the gallery, focusing on local talent. Photo: Wagga Wagga Art Gallery.
ARTEXPRESS – Exhibition at the Wagga Wagga Art Gallery
When: Open from 26 June to 2 July, during normal gallery hours
Where: Civic Centre, Corner of Baylis & Morrow streets, Wagga
Cost: Free.
ARTEXPRESS is a showcase of the ideas, artistic merit and conscience of the Riverina’s young people. This exhibition features outstanding works made by local students for the art component of the 2025 HSC Visual Arts exam, meaning these works are the sum total of months of planning and hard work.
Students in ARTEXPRESS have experimented with various forms of self-expression, including ceramics, designed objects, documented forms, graphic design, drawing, painting, photomedia, printmaking, sculpture, textiles and fibre and more, creating a visually unique mix of styles and perspectives reflecting the artistic sensibilities of the next generation of the Riverina.
Excitement and spectacle come to the Wagga Showground across three days. Image: Silvers Circus, Facebook.
Silvers Circus – Wagga Wagga
When: Performances across 26, 27 and 28 June
Where: Wagga Wagga Showground, Bourke Street, Wagga
Cost: Tickets from $28.99 to $69.77 | Book online.
Silvers Circus is bringing a world of entertainment to town, reimagining the circus to create a modern spectacular sure to entertain.
Silvers has been operating since the 1970s and it’s touring the state with a two-hour show featuring elite artists from around the world. New to the Silvers Circus show is comedian Walison Muh, who has brought audiences to tears on Australia’s Got Talent.
There will be plenty of tricks, stunts, laughs and sights to see, so don’t miss out and check out the circus these school holidays.
A classic tale told by the Riverina Anglican College’s talented students. Image: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
Beauty and the Beast at the Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre
When: Performances on 26 and 27 June
Where: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way, off Tarcutta St, Wagga
Cost: Tickets from $24.30 to $43.50 | Book online.
Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre is hosting the Riverina Anglican College’s production of Beauty and the Beast, the classic musical that thrilled audiences so many years ago.
Talented local students will bring this beloved story to life, faithfully retelling the tale of Belle, a complex young lady who sees beyond appearances and looks at the qualities within a person rather than their surface level attributes.
This production will have the same musical numbers, great choreography, humour and heartfelt emotion, celebrating the transformative power of love.
Friday
Celebrate 50 years of local music. Photo: Border Music Camp.
Border Music Camp 50th Camp Concert Exhibition Opening
When: 26 June, 6:30 pm
Where: Albury LibraryMuseum, Kiewa St, Albury
Cost: Free entry | Book online.
To celebrate 50 years of the Border Music Camp, the Albury LibraryMuseum is hosting a special exhibition, with an opening night to be held on 26 June.
There will be memorabilia, programs, photographs, stories and treasured objects from across five decades of the music camp. The exhibition will celebrate the history and community that the Border Music Camp has created.
Former campers, tutors, family members, volunteers or friends of the BMC are welcome to come along and celebrate the history of the camp this Friday.
Monday
Get ready for an exciting day at the track. Image: Albury Racing Club.
Winter Racing Albury Race Club
When: 29 June, noon
Where: Albury Racing Club, 16-46 Fallon St, Albury
Cost: Entry from $5 to $7 | Tickets available at the gates.
Don’t miss out on the thrill of winter racing at the Albury Race Club. The whole town will be out and about to celebrate a full day of excitement on the track and enjoy the great atmosphere you only get from country racing.
Whether you love the excitement of the track or you just want an excuse to get dressed up, you’ll have a great day out with your friends.
Wednesday
Sport is for everyone and Wheelchair AFL ensures that everyone gets a chance at fitness and community. Photo: Visit Wagga.
Wheelchair AFL
When: 1 July, 5 to 6:30 pm
Where: Bolton Park Stadium, Morgan St, Wagga
Cost: Free | Register online.
Wheelchair AFL lets everyone, no matter their ability, take part in one of Australia’s favourite pastimes – sport. Aimed at inclusivity, fun and fitness, Wheelchair Sports NSW/ACT hopes to bring the joy of the game to as many people as possible.
Learn new skills, meet new people and get active. All ages and levels of experience are welcome and equipment is provided.
Delve into cuisine Québécoise. Image: Wagga Library.
Cookbook Launch – Annemarie Bolduc at the Wagga Library
When: 1 July, 6 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga City Library, 243 Baylis St, Wagga
Cost: Free | Book online.
Join cookbook writer Annemarie Bolduc for the launch of her latest book, Québec Kitchen Abroad.
This celebration of French-Canadian food and culture is beautifully illustrated and features more than 80 recipes across 288 pages, with photos and personal stories from Quebec and NSW interspersed throughout.
The book provides an intimate look at how Quebec developed its culinary identity, with a focus on classically French-Canadian staples such as maple syrup, poutine and Montreal bagels.
Annemarie will be in conversation with Moyra Shields, a former ABC journalist, about the writing and editing process of Québec Kitchen Abroad.
The music of Neil Diamond at the Albury Entertainment Centre. Image: Albury Entertainment Centre.
The Sweet Caroline Tour – A Tribute to Neil Diamond
When: 1 July, 7:30 pm
Where: Albury Entertainment Centre, 525 Swift St, Albury
Cost: Tickets from $63.5 to $74.2 | Book online.
The Sweet Caroline Tour celebrates the musical legacy of Neil Diamond. His authentic style has earned him numerous top 10 hits, Grammys and, ultimately, a position in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
This tribute act brings beloved classics to the stage, including Sweet Caroline, Cherry Cherry, Red Red Wine, Crunchy Granola Suite, Shilo, Cracklin’ Rosie, You Don’t Bring Me Flowers, Both Sides Now, Heartlight, Forever In Blue Jeans, Song Sung Blue, Brother Love’s Travelling Salvation Show, I Am… I Said, Girl You’ll Be a Woman Soon and more.
Don’t miss out on this great tribute act to a titan of 20th century music.
