The Riverina has a lot of cultural events to enjoy this week. Photo: Visit NSW.
Across the Riverina there are exhibition events, live music tribute acts, cultural festivals, orchestral performances, Easter events and so much more this week.
Temora’s Embrace Festival has something for everyone, with live music, dance performances, art and cultural displays, delicious food, community engagement and interactive activities.
The Festival of Concert Bands at the Riverina Conservatorium has three days of orchestral performances from the Army Band Kapooka, a performance from the Wollundry Ensemble, The Murrumbidgee Band and a festival lunch.
Read on to find out about the best things to see and do in the area.
Multiple Days
Great live music at the Conservatorium. Photo: Visit NSW.
Festival of Concert Bands – 2026
When: 27 to 29 March
Where: Riverina Conservatorium of Music, 1 Simmons Street, Wagga
Cost: Ticket prices vary depending on the event.
The Festival of Concert Bands is Wagga’s celebration of live orchestral music, with musical activities designed for all skill levels, performances and opportunities for musicians to practise their art.
Over three days, there will be plenty of events, kicking off with the Primary School Band Day on Friday, which allows young musicians to explore and expand their skills, and meet new friends with the same passion.
This event is followed by a carpark party to launch the festival weekend, with live music performances and delicious street food from local vendors.
Over the following two days, there will be concerts from the Army Band Kapooka, a performance from the Wollundry Ensemble, The Murrumbidgee Band, a festival lunch, band rehearsals and more.
A two-day exhibition at Whitton Malt House. Photo: Whitton Malt House.
Riverina Field Days at Whitton Malt House
When: 27 March, 8 am to 5 pm and 28 March, 8 am to 5 pm
Where: Whitton Malt House, 783A Whitton Darlington Point Road, Whitton
Cost: General admission $16 | Book online.
Riverina Field Days is one of the Riverina’s most anticipated events for agriculturalists and the community at large, bringing together hundreds of exhibitors from around the nation to show off the latest in farming technology, rural supplies, machinery, lifestyle products and local produce.
Over two full days, visitors can check out stalls and tents with live entertainment, demonstrations, food and drinks, family-friendly attractions and more.
This is a great day out for farmers looking for the latest in equipment or members of the general public who are looking for an interesting way to fill a weekend.
Saturday
Celebrate Easter with the whole community at the Botanic Gardens. Image: AlburyCity.
Albury Border Easter Egg Hunt
When: 28 March, 9 am to noon
Where: Albury Botanic Gardens, Dean Street and Wodonga Pl, Albury
Cost: Tickets $12 | Book online.
The Border Easter Egg Hunt is a family-friendly day with heaps of activities and entertainment to celebrate the holidays, with food stalls, plenty of egg hunts, prize draws and festive hat competitions, where kids compete to create the best headgear.
Enjoy Easter with the whole community this weekend, hunting for eggs and enjoying the beautiful Albury Botanic Gardens.
Make use of the observatory telescopes this week. Photo: The Rock Regional Observatory.
Saturday SkyWatch at the Rock Observatory
When: 28 March, 7 to 10:30 pm
Where: The Rock Showground, 3778 Lockhart Road, The Rock
Cost: Free.
The Rock Regional Observatory is hosting a night of astronomical adventure this Saturday.
Open to all ages, Saturday SkyWatch invites you and your family to explore the night sky through the observatory’s telescopes, as well as learn about stars, planets and the constellations.
If you’re curious about the stars and you want to take advantage of the dark skies available in the country, this is your chance.
The best tunes of the Eagles and CCR. Image: Visit NSW.
Kings of Country Rock – Eagles vs Creedence
When: 28 March, 8 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way (off Tarcutta Street), Wagga
Cost: Tickets from $45 | Book online.
The Kings of Country Rock show features the best music from two titans of the genre, the Eagles and Creedence Clearwater Revival.
Part one of this highly acclaimed show is all about the Eagles, with faithful renditions of classics such as Take It Easy, Witchy Woman, Already Gone, One of These Nights, Lyin’ Eyes, Take It to the Limit, New Kid in Town, Desperado and Hotel California.
Then, for the second section, the show transitions to the sounds of Creedence Clearwater Revival, a band that epitomised the sound of an era. Come enjoy the very best of their discography, with performances of Proud Mary, Bad Moon Rising, Up Around The Bend, Born On The Bayou, Have You Ever Seen The Rain, Travelin’ Band and Green River.
Sunday
Come enjoy the sights and sounds of Temora’s local culture at Embrace. Image: Temora Shire Council Facebook.
Embrace Festival
When: 29 March, 11 am to 2 pm
Where: Temora Railway Precinct, Parkes Street, Temora
Cost: Free.
Head to the Temora Railway Precinct for a family-friendly celebration of the local area and the people that call it home.
This free event will have a little something for everyone, with live music, dance performances, cultural workshops, interactive activities, craft displays, delicious food on offer from local vendors and more.
Come see all of the amazing traditions that live in the Riverina area, this Sunday in Temora.
Tuesday
Meet other local musos at the Wagga Theatre. Photo: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre Facebook.
Youth Jam Session – Wagga Civic Theatre
When: 31 March, 4:30 pm
Where: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre, Burns Way, Tarcutta St, Wagga
Cost: Free | Book online.
Musicians, both seasoned and amateur, are welcome to the Youth Jam Session at the Wagga Civic Theatre, where they’ll gain use of the theatre stage to practise their sound and stage presence.
This free event gives local musicians a great chance to meet other like-minded artists, so they can build a network, form a band, gain live performance experience, all in a supportive environment with no judgement and no stress. Bring your instrument, plug in and play!
Thursday
Kick off the Leeton Sunrice Festival at the Shire Museum. Image: Leeton Sunrice Festival.
Leeton Sunrice Festival Opening Cocktail Party
When: 2 April, 6:30 to 11 pm
Where: Leeton Shire Museum and Gallery, 23-25 Chelmsford Place, Leeton
Cost: Tickets $50 | Book online.
Kick off Leeton’s Sunrice Festival with an evening cocktail party, sure to be a sophisticated and festive start to the week’s celebration.
For $50 per person, revellers can enjoy great food, live entertainment and delicious drinks available for purchase. So get dressed up, get in the spirit and come enjoy some drinks and a show.
