Things to do in Murray Bridge: May 23-29, 2025

There’s nothing like the sound of a big band, and you can get three for the price of one in Murray Bridge this weekend.

Murray Bridge Community Concert Band will host a cabaret at the performing arts and function centre on Saturday night, with cameos from Mount Barker and Strathalbyn’s town bands.

Bring your own snacks and bevvies and get along for an evening of musical entertainment.

Or if that’s not your bag, scroll down – there’s sure to be something for you to do around the Murraylands this week.

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Friday 23rd 🌞 21°

SA Motor Racing Championships: From 9am at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. Featuring the new Formula 4 Tatuus cars, Circuit Excel Trophy and masters, SA sports sedans, improved production, SA Aussie racing cars, saloon cars and HQ Holdens – each featuring a host of visiting interstate drivers. Free admission, continues Saturday and Sunday.

Funeral service for Geoffrey Charles Kluske: 10.30am at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.

Saturday 24th ⛅ 23°

SA Motor Racing Championships: From 9am at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. Featuring the new Formula 4 Tatuus cars, Circuit Excel Trophy and masters, SA sports sedans, improved production, SA Aussie racing cars, saloon cars and HQ Holdens – each featuring a host of visiting interstate drivers. Free admission, continues Sunday.

Kids DIY – wind chimes: 10-11am and 11.45am-12.45pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Join us for an hour of fun, creative and imaginative arts and crafts to inspire and delight. Adults must accompany children during the activity. Bookings essential: www.bunnings.com.au.

Spry Civil Construction Country Raceday: From 11am at Murray Bridge Racing Club, Gifford Hill. Get ready for a fun-filled day at the track where racing excitement meets true country spirit. Including mechanical bull riding and western fashions on the field. Tickets $22 from www.moshtix.com.au.

Kids’ face painting: 11.30am-12.30pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Come in and get your face painted by team member Mel this weekend. You may book a place for up to 10 people, including kids. Please only book for those who are participating. Bookings required: www.bunnings.com.au.

River Murray football and netball: Mannum v Jervois at Mannum Showground; Ramblers v Coorong at Le Messurier Oval, Murray Bridge; Tailem Bend v Imperials at Jaensch Park, Tailem Bend; Southern Mallee v Mypolonga at Pinnaroo Oval.

Murray Bridge Cabaret Band Festival: 7pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre. Hear from Strathalbyn Concert Band, Mount Barker Big Band and Murray Bridge Community Concert Band in a relaxed evening cabaret style; BYO food and drinks; licensed event. Tickets: $20 at www.trybooking.com.

Sunday 25th 🌦️ 🌬️ 22°

SA Motor Racing Championships: From 9am at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. Featuring the new Formula 4 Tatuus cars, Circuit Excel Trophy and masters, SA sports sedans, improved production, SA Aussie racing cars, saloon cars and HQ Holdens – each featuring a host of visiting interstate drivers. Free admission.

Closing service: 10am at St Peter’s Lutheran Church, Callington. Join the church’s final worship service at 9.30 for a 10am start; barbecue lunch and reminiscing about 161 years of history at Callington Memorial Hall from 12pm. RSVP: Judy Paech 0415 701 493.

Kids church 30th celebration: 10am-1pm at Lifehouse Church, Murray Bridge. Celebrate a ministry which has brought thousands of young people to know Christ through fun, music, story telling, games and the word of God by reuniting and bringing the Kids Church family back together for a morning of worship, family fun, connection and re-connection; services for all ages at 10am, family fun day from 11am-1pm with free food, games and activities.

Kids DIY – wind chimes: 10-11am, 11.45am-12.45pm and 1-2pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Join us for an hour of fun, creative and imaginative arts and crafts to inspire and delight. Adults must accompany children during the activity. Bookings essential: www.bunnings.com.au.

Robotics scrimmage: 10.30am at Murray Bridge High School. Looking for a day of family-friendly fun? Head over to the high school for an exciting robotics scrimmage. Watch students apply their skills in a live robotics event, learn more about robotics, and enjoy a sausage sizzle fundraiser. Mark your calendar and join in a fun and educational day.

Kids’ face painting: 11.30am-12.30pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Come in and get your face painted by team member Mel this weekend. You may book a place for up to 10 people, including kids. Please only book for those who are participating. Bookings required: www.bunnings.com.au.

Kai’s run for DV: Unknown time at the Place of Courage, Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Wait for Kai Martin to reach the finish line after running 325 kilometres non-stop over three days to raise funds and awareness for domestic violence support services; follow his progress at www.instagram.com/kaimartin10. Donate: www.mycause.com.au.

Troi Tyrell: 2-5pm at the Swanport Hotel, Murray Bridge South. Join Troi and his guitar for an afternoon of all the classic tunes you know and love.

Monday 26th 🌧️ 🌬️ 17°

Reconciliation Week – Bridging Now to Next: 10am-1pm at Murray Bridge Library. Including storytelling, basket weaving, badge making, clay boomerangs, hand, feet and boomerang painting and colour sheets. Lunch included. All welcome. More information: 1800 023 846.

Tuesday 27th ⛅ 19°

Moss Piglet: 10am and 1pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre. Playful and thrilling, Moss Piglet is an epic new work about how even the tiniest of things can be the strongest, taking young audiences from jelly-filled petri dishes to the depths of a volcano to Arctic glaciers to the moon. For ages 5-10. Tickets: $25/15 from boxoffice.satix.com.au.

Funeral service for Glen John Stone: 2pm at the Bremer Road Cemetery, Murray Bridge.

Chess Club: 4-5pm at Murray Bridge Library. No experience required. Join us for some chess-tastic fun for ages 8-15. Bookings essential: 8539 1175.

Hip Hop Connect: 4-6pm at the Station, Murray Bridge. You don’t need a band to start. Beats, bars, free studio time, performance stage, and more. Every Tuesday during school term. Free, for ages 12-25. More information: 0427 400 635 or station-admin@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.

Community information session – annual business plan and long term financial plan: 6.30-7.30pm at the Coorong District Council chambers, Tailem Bend. Residents are invited to attend this community information session to discuss these documents. The event will be live streamed for those unable to attend in person at www.youtube.com.

Wednesday 28th ⛅ 19°

Band Connections: 4-6pm at the Station, Murray Bridge. You don’t need a band to start. Just rock up. We’ve got instruments and a space to play. Free, for ages 12-25. Every Wednesday during school term. More information: 0427 400 635 or station-admin@murraybridge.sa.gov.au.

Thursday 29th 🌦️ 17°

Let's Play With Music: 9.15-10am at the Square Community Centre, Murray Bridge. A music based program for caregivers and their littles one to build confidence and social connections. Stay on for a snack and a chat. Bookings essential: 0468 640 800.

Chatty Cafe: 10.30am-12.30pm at the Square Community Centre, Murray Bridge. The Chatty Cafe is a free event open to anyone looking to chat and connect with others in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Come down and brighten up your day.

Stitch 'Em Up sewing group: 5.30-7.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. Join like-minded individuals who love sewing and learn a thing or two. Open to all ages, beginners and advanced sewers. More information: 8539 1175.

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