Things to do in the Murraylands: July 31-August 6, 2026
Your guide to everything happening in Murray Bridge and surrounds this week, including a sculpture workshop.
The SALA Festival will kick off this weekend with exhibitions all over the Murraylands.
If you’re artistically inclined, then, you might like to check out our separate festival guide.
If not, scroll down – you’re sure to find a sporting or automotive event or live music performance to suit your taste.
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Friday 31st 🌞 15°
Free trade brekkie: 7-9am at Bunnings Murray Bridge. For trade customers; enjoy a free barbecue while you shop. Register your interest: bookings.bunnings.com.au.
Envisage: 10.30am-1pm at Murray Bridge Library. First of three fortnightly workshops ina supportive peer program designed for parents of young children who have developmental concerns, a disability or who are neurodivergent.
My Art My Way exhibition opening: 1.30pm at the Coorong Gallery, Tailem Bend. Come along to view the artworks, enjoy afternoon tea and chat to the artists.
Bowhill community raffle: 5pm at Bowhill Community Centre. Barbecue tea 6pm, draw 6.30pm.
Kaurna Yarta: 6pm at the Sound Shell, Edwards Square, Murray Bridge. Join the Taikurtinna Dance Group led by Jamie Goldsmith and the Bowerbird Collective for this spectacular, cinematic concert, featuring stunning visuals, immersive soundscapes, song, dance and ceremony, as well as new music written for strings and traditional instruments by SA composer David John Lang.
Midnight Radio: 6-9pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Bring your friends or your colleagues for a Friday frothy with a view.
Damn Mad: 8.30pm-late at Mannum Hotel. Kick off your weekend with an awesome night of live music and good vibes.
Saturday 1st 🌤️ 16°
River Murray football and netball: Mallee Districts v Ramblers at Peake Oval; Coorong v Mannum at Tintinara Oval; Imperials v Mypolonga at Johnstone Park, Murray Bridge; Jervois v Tailem Bend at Jervois Combined Sports Club.
Tailem Bend Eight Hour: 8.30am-4.30pm at the Bend Motorsport Park. Race four in the Pedal Prix Racing Championship, featuring school teams from across South Australia.
Community Art and Heirlooms: 10am-3pm at Jervois Hall. An eclectic collection of art and heirloom crafts presented by artisans across four local communities; hot soup, tea and coffee available; part of the SALA Festival; continues Sunday.
Imperial Football Club sixers reunion: 12pm at the Imperial Football Club, Murray Bridge. Light lunch and celebration of past premiers: 1946 A grade, 1966 junior colts, 1976 league, reserves and under-15s, 1986 reserves and 2016 under-15s; also ladies’ day and past players’ day.
Sunday 2nd ⛅ 16°
Cars and Coffee: 8-10am at Murray Bridge wharf precinct. Family friendly event featuring great cars and bikes in a fantastic, friendly environment for car enthusiasts of all ages; food and coffee van on site.
Mannum Markets: 9am at Arnold Park. You will find delicious food, artisan jewelry, fine local handcrafted items, plants, candles, fresh produce and much more.
Community Art and Heirlooms: 10am-3pm at Jervois Hall. An eclectic collection of art and heirloom crafts presented by artisans across four local communities; hot soup, tea and coffee available; part of the SALA Festival.
Connecting and Belonging: 11.30am-1.30pm at Murray Bridge Regional Gallery. This is a free, family-friendly sculpture workshop where you will have the opportunity to create your own story using recycled materials from the Art Bus; part of the SALA Festival. Bookings essential: www.murraybridgegallery.com.au.
Joe Ahern: 2-5pm at Mannum Hotel. Relax with a Sunday afternoon of fantastic live music, delicious meals, and your favourite drinks.
Monday 3rd 🌤️ 16°
Funeral service for Marjorie Graham Byerlee: 1pm at Murray Bridge Uniting Church.
Tuesday 4th ⛅ 15°
Lions skin cancer screening bus: At Tailem Bend Lions Club. Have a professional skin screening close to home; returns Wednesday. Bookings essential: Contact Karen on 0400 310 131.
Drawing on the right side of the brain with Angelee Theodoros: 10am-12pm at Mannum Gallery and Gifts. This free workshop will present various drawing exercises showing how to unlock your hidden artistic talent; all materials provided.
Mypolonga History Museum: 10am-12pm at Mypolonga Institute. Morning tea; meeting to follow at 1pm; everyone welcome.
Funeral service for Mervyn John Penny: 2pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.
Mypolonga Progress Association meeting: 7pm at Mypolonga RSL. Everyone welcome.
Wednesday 5th ⛅ 17°
Lions skin cancer screening bus: At Tailem Bend Lions Club. Have a professional skin screening close to home. Bookings essential: Contact Karen on 0400 310 131.
Weekday races: From 11.30am at Murray Bridge Racing Club. Join the club for a special day of racing as it celebrates the dedication, skill and achievements of its jockeys at Jockey Celebration Day. Hospitality packages: www.moshtix.com.au.
Lions skin cancer screening bus:At Tailem Bend Lions Club. Have a professional skin screening close to home.Bookings essential: Contact Karen on 0400 310 131.
Weekday races:From 11.30am at Murray Bridge Racing Club. Join the club for a special day of racing as it celebrates the dedication, skill and achievements of its jockeys at Jockey Celebration Day. Hospitality packages: www.moshtix.com.au.
Funeral service for Christopher Ashleigh Ward: 1.30pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.
Thursday 6th 🌦️ 16°
Murray Bridge Aged Care and Carers Expo: 10am-3pm at Murray Bridge Performing Arts and Function Centre. Looking for the latest information, resources, and support networks in aged care? Whether you are an older resident, a family carer or a service provider, we would be delighted to have you join us as a valued participant. Come along to connect with local services, discover vital resources, and meet others in your community.
Funeral service for Beryl Ellen Langley: 2pm at the Minge Chapel, Murray Bridge.
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