Things to do in the Murraylands: August 7-13, 2026
Your guide to everything happening in Murray Bridge and surrounds this week, including a cabaret show.
A very artsy August will continue this week with more SALA exhibitions, a cabaret by a local talent and a major musical production by local school students.
Katherine Wicker and a five-piece band will debut their cabaret show So ... You're Divorced at the Bridgeport Hotel on Friday and Saturday night.
Tyndale Christian School will present a production of Anastasia the Musical starting next Thursday night, too, so save yourself a trip to Adelaide and see the phenomenon in your own backyard.
There’s a circus in town, too, and lots more on besides – scroll down and see.
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Friday 7th 🌞 20°
Friday Funday Bingo: 10am-12.30pm at Tailem Bend Community Centre. $6 per book, 10 games included. Bookings essential: 8572 3513.
Funeral service for Irene Joyce Kuchel (nee Nuske): 11am at Christ Church Lutheran, Murray Bridge.
Yarnspace: 11.30am-1pm at Headspace Murray Bridge. This cultural program invites all First Nations young people aged 12 to 25 to join Headspace on Fridays where you can yarn, share and create meaningful relationships and connections, includes fun activities.
Biblio Banter: 2-3pm at Murray Bridge Library. Join a relaxed group of readers to discuss current reads, uncover hidden gems, and swap recommendations over a coffee or tea. Enjoy lively conversation, a fresh perspective and a shared love of literature. More information: 8539 1175.
Funeral service for Lyn Davids: 2pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.
Kay Raynor: From 6pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Kick your weekend off with some cool tunes.
Karen, Jen and Noel: Doors from 5pm, performance from 6pm at Murray Bridge RSL. Relax with the music you know and love overlooking the river. Bookings: 8532 1314.
Wine list unveil: 6-9pm at the Pretoria Hotel, Mannum. Be among the first to explore the Pretoria Hotel’s new wine list by tasting your way through 15 hand-selected wines and enjoying generous charcuterie boards designed for sharing. Tickets: $45 from stickytickets.com.au.
Hudson's Circus: 7pm at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Come and enjoy a fun night out for the whole family at a traditional circus with a modern twist. Over two hours you'll enjoy edge-of-your-seat daredevils, hilarious clowns, aerial acrobatics and beautiful animal acts in a fast-paced show for the whole family. Continues Saturday and Sunday. Tickets: From $25 at ticketsearch.com.
So ... You're Divorced: 7.30pm for 8pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. From first dates to finding yourself again, this cabaret follows a 30-something woman navigating life after marriage with honesty, humour, and heart. The story is told through powerhouse songs, raw ballads, and original music. Performed live by five local musicians, enjoy songs made famous by Missy Higgins, The Last Five Years and The Greatest Showman as well as some originals. This is a night about heartbreak, healing, and remembering who you are when the relationship ends and learning how to love again ... starting with yourself. Returns Saturday. Tickets: $29/26 from www.trybooking.com.
Saturday 8th 🌧️ 19°
River Murray football and netball: Ramblers v Southern Mallee at Le Messurier Oval, Murray Bridge; Mypolonga v Coorong at Mypolonga Memorial Oval; Tailem Bend v Mallee Districts at Jaensch Park, Tailem Bend; Mannum v Jervois at Mannum Showground.
Kids DIY – nail string art: 10-10.45am, 11-11.45am and 12.30-1.15pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Kids will get hands-on creating nail string art while learning basic DIY skills with our team. It’s a great way for kids to get creative, use their imagination, and build confidence. Recommended for kids 5-12 years. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times. Bookings essential: bookings.bunnings.com.au.
Become your child's favourite storyteller: 10am at Murray Bridge Library. A free storytelling workshop for dads, uncles, grandpas, big brothers and father figures. Come along with your little one to discover what makes a great picture book, and learn simple ways to bring stories to life. Free book pack included. Bookings essential: eventbrite.com.au.
Hudson's Circus: 1pm and 4pm at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Come and enjoy a fun day out for the whole family at a traditional circus with a modern twist. Over two hours you'll enjoy edge-of-your-seat daredevils, hilarious clowns, aerial acrobatics and beautiful animal acts in a fast-paced show for the whole family. Continues Sunday. Tickets: From $25 at ticketsearch.com.
Mypo Ladies' Day: 2-5pm at Mypolonga Combined Sports Club. Support your local club and enjoy a drink on arrival, grazing table, prizes and games. Ages 18-plus only. Tickets: $30.50 from trybooking.com.
So ... You're Divorced: 7.30 for 8pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. From first dates to finding yourself again, this cabaret follows a 30-something woman navigating life after marriage with honesty, humour, and heart. The story is told through powerhouse songs, raw ballads, and original music. Performed live by five local musicians, enjoy songs made famous by Missy Higgins, The Last Five Years and The Greatest Showman as well as some originals. This is a night about heartbreak, healing, and remembering who you are when the relationship ends and learning how to love again ... starting with yourself. Returns Saturday. Tickets: $29/26 from www.trybooking.com.
Les Sumner: 8pm-late at Mannum Hotel. Enjoy an evening of fantastic rock, country, blues and soul plus great food and friends with one of the region's favourite performers. Courtesy bus available: 8569 1008.
Sunday 9th 🌩️ 16°
Kids DIY – nail string art: 10-10.45am, 11-11.45am and 12.30-1.15pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Kids will get hands-on creating nail string art while learning basic DIY skills with our team. It’s a great way for kids to get creative, use their imagination, and build confidence. Recommended for kids 5-12 years. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian at all times. Bookings essential: bookings.bunnings.com.au.
Collecting and Belonging with the Art Bus: 11am at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. Don't miss this free sculpture workshop for the whole family. Explore the fun things you like doing with your friends and family and bring them to life with the other characters featured in this exhibition. Register: events.humanitix.com.
Hudson's Circus: 11am at Sturt Reserve, Murray Bridge. Come and enjoy a fun day out for the whole family at a traditional circus with a modern twist. Over two hours you'll enjoy edge-of-your-seat daredevils, hilarious clowns, aerial acrobatics and beautiful animal acts in a fast-paced show for the whole family. Tickets: From $25 at ticketsearch.com.
100th anniversary service: 11am at St Luke's Anglican Church, Tailem Bend. Celebrating the centenary of the laying of the foundation stone.
Alex Johnson: From 12.30pm at the Pretoria Hotel, Mannum. While away the weekend at the Pret with some relaxing tunes and good friends.
Sunday Session – Jordan Holmes: 2-3pm at Murray Bridge Library. Groove to some fantastic tunes while you browse the library or kick back in the café and soak in a live gig.
Weezy Listening: From 2pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Spend a relaxing Sunday afternoon with acoustic music you know and love.
Open mic: 2-6pm at the Mannum Hotel. Don't miss our super popular, monthly, open mic session. Whether you're a seasoned musician or just love live local talent, come along for an afternoon of great entertainment. Everyone is welcome to perform or simply sit back and enjoy the atmosphere.
Stronger Together with the Art Bus: 2pm at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. Take a moment, slow down, and explore art making as a relaxing and experimental process. No skills required, all materials supplied. For people 12-plus years, adults and adults with carers. Register: events.humanitix.com.
Monday 10th 🌦️ 17°
Preparing for a Disaster – legal information session: 10-11am at Murray Bridge Library. Natural disasters can affect many parts of your life and it is important to be prepared. Join the Legal Services Commission of South Australia for a free information session to learn how to prepare for possible legal and financial issues before, during and after a disaster. Register: eventbrite.com.au.
Seed Library: 10am-12pm at Murray Bridge Library. Join us at the library cafe area to swap and donate your seeds in our seed library. Chat with like-minded people about seeds and gardening. Fortnightly on Mondays.
Murray Bridge council meeting: 7pm at the local government centre. All welcome. Watch the live stream at www.youtube.com.
Riverglades Community and Wetlands meeting: 7.30pm at Murray Bridge RSL. By working together, with smiles and friendship, we can improve our area.
Tuesday 11th 🌧️ 17°
Open Studio: 10am-12pm at Mannum Gallery and Gifts. Drop in with your own art supplies for a social art-making session, good conversation and buckets of inspiration while you work on your current project. Table space provided. Some easels available or bring your own table-top easel. $5 for tea & coffee.
Wednesday 12th 🌬️ 16°
Horse racing: From 11.30am at Murray Bridge Racing Club. Spend a day at the races at South Australia's premier country track. Packages available: moshtix.com.au.
Thursday 13th 🌦️ 17°
Parent Child Mother Goose – intergenerational: From 9.30am at Tailem Bend Hospital. For children aged 0-5 and their caregivers. More information: 8572 3513.
Song for Marion: 5.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. Film about Arthur, a reclusive, grumpy old man who fails to get along with his son. After his wife's death, he joins a choir as per her wishes. This helps Arthur embrace life and build bridges with his son. Starring Vanessa Redgrave and Terence Stamp. Rated PG. Register: events.humanitix.com.
Anastasia the Musical: 7pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre. Join Tyndale Christian School for their annual musical production. Follow us on a sweeping, romantic journey from the twilight of the Russian Empire to the euphoria of 1920s Paris. We follow Anya, a brave young woman with no memory of her past, who enlists the help of a charming conman and a loveable ex-aristocrat as she sets out to discover if she is the long-lost Grand Duchess Anastasia. Tickets: $21.97 from events.humanitix.com.
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