There’s more than enough live music, stage performances and musicals to get behind this week. Photo: Visit NSW.
The Riverina is buzzing with plenty to get up to, from nostalgic musicals to stand-up, Mother’s Day markets, charity runs, live music, career expos and more.
Laughs in the Lane is bringing stand-up comedy and live music to the cultural heart of Albury, guaranteeing a night of laughs and entertainment with local performers as well as international tourers.
There’s a lot going on for Mother’s Day, with a charity run pushing you to get out and about to raise money for a good cause, while the Mother’s Day Markets in Hovell Tree Park have something for everyone, with market stallholders selling gifts, street food vendors and a wine bar, live music, creative workshops, face painting, lawn games, a petting zoo and pony rides.
All this and more in our weekly guide to the best to see and do in the coming days.
Multiple Days
Relive some of the best music of the 50s and 60s at the CSU Riverina Playhouse. Photo: Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre.
Life in the Spotlight Presents: Jukebox Revival
When: Performances across 8, 9 and 14 May
Where: CSU Riverina Playhouse, 8 Cross St, Wagga
Cost: Tickets from $53.5 to $58.5 | Book online.
Jukebox Revival is a hearty celebration of the sounds of the 50s and 60s, with a great cast performing hit after hit from icons of the era.
Beloved local performers will perform music from The Four Tops, Elvis, The Supremes, Stevie Wonder, The Jackson 5, James Brown, Aretha Franklin and The Beach Boys.
There will be plenty of amazing costumes, stunning choreography and some of the most iconic music of the mid-century. Don’t miss out on this celebration of music and 50s optimism.
The classic tale told differently. Image: Albury Entertainment Centre.
& Juliet at the Albury Entertainment Centre
When: Performances on 8, 9 and 14 May
Where: Albury Entertainment Centre, 525 Swift St, Albury
Cost: Tickets from $40 | Book online.
& Juliet is an innovative performance asking one question – What if Juliet didn’t die at the end of Shakespeare’s most famous play?
Filled with plenty of exciting pop hits, including Since U Been Gone, Roar, Stronger, and Can’t Stop the Feeling! this high-energy musical is an exploration of that question.
Juliet takes control of her own story in & Juliet, putting her front and centre in an exciting and fun tale of empowerment and self-discovery.
Friday
Head to the Junee Hotel for some live music to cap off the week. Photo: Visit NSW.
Issac Compton Live at the Junee Hotel
When: 8 May, 6 to 9 pm
Where: Junee Hotel, 21 Seignior Street, Junee
Cost: Free entry.
Combining hard-earned talent on the acoustic guitar with a broad repertoire, Isaac will be performing at the Junee Hotel, offering a relaxed yet energetic evening of great tunes. He will be singing pub classics, along with nostalgic hits from recent decades, as well as anthems sure to get everyone out of their seats.
Experience the authenticity and heart of a born and bred NSW performer, along with the great pub atmosphere of the Junee Hotel, with classic pub food and a well-stocked bar sure to make for a great night.
Saturday
Test your skills or learn the basics. Photo: Museum of the Riverina.
Wagga Community Chess Club
When: 9 May, 10:30 am
Where: Botanic Gardens Site, 127 Lord Baden Powell Drive, Wagga
Cost: Free.
Head to the Museum of the Riverina Gardens Site for the fortnightly meeting of the Wagga Community Chess Club. This laid-back club meet is open to seasoned players looking for some real competition as well as casual players who want to gain some experience in a centuries-old game.
Come test your talents, meet other like-minded players and enjoy a relaxed atmosphere of sportsmanship, competition and learning.
Ready to laugh? Image: Albury City.
Laughs in the Lane
When: 9 May, 5 to 9 pm
Where: AMP Laneway, Albury
Cost: Free.
Hidden in an unsuspecting laneway, Laughs in the Lane is a night of stand-up, live music, street food and great vibes in Albury’s cultural heart. Head somewhere exciting this Saturday night, with a line-up of musicians including Ronan Kruger, Kamali Lamba, Craig Quilliam, Samantha Campbell and Josh Campbell.
Comedians slated to split sides on Saturday include headliner Oliver Hunter, an Albury native who has spent more than a decade performing across Australia and the states.
And keep your eye out for 2026 RAW Comedy National Finalist Aidan Mungai, as well as Rusty Mitchell, Cruze Batcheldor, Sam Lloyd and MC Josh Liston.
Sunday
Get out and about in the beautiful autumn weather for a good cause. Photo: Visit NSW.
Mother’s Day Classic
When: 10 May, 9 am
Where: Wagga Riverside Precinct, Johnston Street, Wagga
Cost: Prices vary | Book online.
Celebrate Mother’s Day by raising money for breast and ovarian cancers with the Mother’s Day Classic. This great charity event follows the Wiradjuri Walking Track along the Murrumbidgee before heading to the turnaround point at Hammond Avenue.
Five-kilometre walkers and runners will complete one lap of the course but for those who want to go the extra mile, the 10-km course runners will complete two laps.
Get out and about in the sunshine for a good cause this Sunday. More information online.
Head to the Hovell Tree Park for a full day of family fun. Photo: Albury City.
Mother’s Day Market in Albury
When: 10 May, 10 am
Where: Hovell Tree Park, South Albury
Cost: Free.
This Mother’s Day, head to the Mother’s Day Market in Albury in beautiful Hovell Tree Park, where plenty of amazing stalls and activities await, sure to make for a memorable Sunday.
There will be plenty of market stallholders selling gifts, street food vendors and a wine bar, live music, creative workshops, face painting, lawn games, a petting zoo and pony rides.
The whole family will find something to do or see, so don’t miss out on the best place to be this Sunday.
Tuesday
Looking for your next job? Image: TAFE NSW – Cootamundra Facebook.
Cootamundra Careers Expo
When: 12 May, 10 am to 3 pm
Where: Mackay Street, Cootamundra
Cost: Free.
If you’re looking to make the jump into a new career or an opportunity to upskill yourself, the Cootamundra Careers Expo is a dynamic event with a lot to offer job seekers, recent graduates, employers and professionals.
There will be a broad range of regional businesses, industries, service providers and more offering opportunities for development, training and apprenticeships.
Attendees can speak directly with representatives from these organisations, learning about vital info pertaining to job openings and what employers are seeking in workers.
Whether you’re a young person looking to make your start in an industry or you’re looking for a mid-career shift, the Cootamundra Careers Expo is a must-attend event.
