Things to do in the Murraylands: November 6-12, 2026

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Not so long ago, you’d sometimes struggle to find much to do in the evenings around the Murraylands if there wasn’t a major event on.

But more and more venues have been willing to take a chance on live music and comedy instead of relying only on meals and pokies to bring in the punters.

Here’s what you’ll find around our region this week.

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Friday 6th 🌞 26°

Murray Bridge Games Group: 10am-2pm and 4pm-late at the Baden Powell Hall, Murray Bridge. Bring along your board games, card games or any other games or enjoy what we have on offer. All welcome. Fortnightly on Fridays. $5 per person.

Wriggle and Rhyme: 10.30am at Murray Bridge Library. Wriggle your way through a delightful session filled with rhymes, melodies, stories, games and giggles galore. For ages 0-5, children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Biblio Banter: 2-3pm at Murray Bridge Library. Love books and talking about them? Join a relaxed group of readers to discuss current reads, uncover hidden gems, and swap recommendations. Tea and coffee provided. First Friday of the month.

Funeral service for Heather Ann Courtney: 2pm at Christ Church Lutheran, Murray Bridge.

Kat Raynor: 6-9pm at the Bridgeport Hotel, Murray Bridge. Enjoy your end of the week get-together with some live and local tunes from Kat Raynor.

Jordan Holmes: 4-7pm at the Murray Bridge Hotel. Enjoy your knock-off drinks with this fantastic artist performing the songs you know and love.

Noel Kneebone and friends: 6-9pm at Murray Bridge RSL. Enjoy some great live music and get down and boogie on the new dance floor.

Arkive: 8pm-late at the Mannum Hotel. Kick your weekend off to a rockin' start with local band Arkive.

Saturday 7th 🌤️ 19°

Dragon boat racing: From 9am at Mannum Waters Marina. Come and watch the fast and furious action as teams of 10 or 20 take on the 200-metre course. Lions Club breakfast until 11am, coffee van on site.

Kids DIY – scrappy robots: 10-10.45am, 11-11.45am and 12.30-1.15pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Children will get hands-on creating scrappy robots using hammers and nails while learning basic DIY skills with our team. It’s a great way for kids to get creative and to use their imagination. For ages 5-12 years, a parent or guardian must accompany children at all times. Bookings recommended: bunnings.com.au.

Roll racing: 4.30-11.30pm at the Bend Motorsport Park, Tailem Bend. Roll racing caters to the recreational motorsport customer who likes to drive their car fast and have fun in a safe and controlled environment without the fear of being prosecuted for illegal activities on the street. Tickets: $20 from rollracing.com.au.

Dark comedy night: 7-8.30pm at Tailem Bend Cricket Club. We’re bringing the dark, edgy and unapologetic laughs to Tailem Bend featuring Poppa Rosaia, Josh Wolsley, Jim Hallawell, Wayne Batson and Stephen Lockwood. Strictly 18-plus only. Tickets: $20 plus fees from trybooking.com.

Late and loose comedy night: 9pm at the Swanport Hotel, Murray Bridge South. If you like your comedy bold, edgy, and laugh-out-loud funny this is the show for you. Comedians include Jim Hallawell, Poppa Rosaia, Josh Wolsey, Stephen Lockwood and Wayne Batson. Strictly 18-plus only. Tickets: $20 plus fees from trybooking.com.

Sunday 8th 🌞 23°

Kids DIY – canvas art: 10-10.45am, 11-11.45am and 12.30-1.15pm at Bunnings Murray Bridge. Children will get hands-on creating good vibes canvas art while learning basic DIY skills with our team. It’s a great way for kids to get creative and to use their imagination. For ages 5-12 years, a parent or guardian must accompany children at all times. Bookings recommended: bunnings.com.au.

Open mic: 2-6pm at the Mannum Hotel. Be the star of the show or support those who want to be. Enjoy a fun afternoon at the Murraylands' best open mic competition. Held on the second Sunday of the month.

Emory: 2-3pm at Murray Bridge Library. Enjoy some fantastic tunes while you browse the library or kick back in the cafe and soak in a live gig featuring local talent.

Oz Quo: 3pm at the Swanport Hotel, Murray Bridge South. You asked for them and here they are, the Australian tribute to the legendary Status Quo performing all the hits to get the place rockin'.

Monday 9th 🌤️ 29°

Seed library and seed swap: 10am-12pm at Murray Bridge Library. Come along to the library cafe area to swap and donate your seeds in our seed library. Chat with like-minded people about seeds and gardening.

Personal safety information sSession: 10.30-11.30am at Murray Bridge Library. Join us for this informative session that will offer tips to keep you safe on line and in person. Topics include keeping yourself safe when you are out and about, staying safe on a night out including dating and first dates, keeping your mobile phone safe, online marketplace safety and buying goods online. Registration essential: humanitix.com.

Murray Bridge Men's Table – top-up entree: 6.30-9pm at the Murray Bridge Hotel. This event is an opportunity to meet the men from the Murray Bridge Men's Table, hear why they come along each month, and learn what being part of a men's table is all about. Through conversation and shared stories, you'll get a sense of the support, connection and meaningful discussions that happen around the table, and explore whether joining the Murray Bridge table is right for you. Tickets: $33 including meal from humanitix.com.

Tuesday 10th 🌦️ 28°

Mannum Parent Child Mother Goose – intergenerational: 10am at Mannum Leisure Centre senior citizens' room. Enjoy some intergenerational interaction with residents from Aminya Village as well as all the usual fun activities.

Lions Diabetes Expo: 10am-3pm at the Square, Murray Bridge. Whether you live with diabetes, support someone who does or would like to know more, this event is for you. Meet representatives from Diabetes SA, the Murray Bridge Diabetic Support Group and Lions Assistance Dogs.

Riverfront bingo: 12.30pm, eyes down 1pm at Mannum Bowling Club. Includes complimentary afternoon tea, bar is open. Fortnightly on Tuesdays.

Social Craft Club: 12.30-3.30pm at Murray Bridge Library. Work on your project or learn something new and enjoy a few laughs with fellow crafters.
Join us for craft, chats and a cuppa.

Thermomix cooking demonstration: 1-3pm at Murray Bridge Library. Whether you've got a Thermomix and just want to be inspired or want to learn about the it, please come along for a fun and relaxed demonstration. Hosted by Jessica Roffel. Registration essential: humanitix.com.

Check Mate Gaming Club: 4-5pm at Murray Bridge Library. Join us or a fun-filled session of games, challenges, and friendly competition. Make new friends, learn new skills, and enjoy an afternoon away from screens. All ages welcome. Fortnightly on Tuesdays during school term.

Wednesday 11th 🌦️ 22°

Services Australia mobile van: 9am-4pm at Arnold Park, Mannum. The mobile service provides community members with information and access to government services. Staff from Services Australia can help the community with Centrelink and Medicare payments and services and MyGov. Information about Department of Veterans’ Affairs programs and support services for veterans and their families is also available. No appointment necessary, just drop by.

Remembrance Day service: 10.45am at Murray Bridge war memorial. Ceremony commences at 10.45am. Please join us at the Murray Bridge RSL after the ceremony for a light snack and fellowship.

Creative Kids Craft – Remembrance Day: 4-5pm at Murray Bridge Library. From seasonal decorations to personalised gifts and unique art projects, our sessions offer children fresh and exciting creations to make and take home. For kids aged 5-12 yrs, children must be supervised by a parent or guardian at all times. Bookings essential: humanitix.com.

AI 101 – understanding the basics: 10.30-11.30am at Murray Bridge Library. A beginner friendly session that explains what AI is, how it works and why it matters. It covers key concepts such as data and machine learning, explores real-world uses of AI, addresses common myths and limitations, and encourages critical thinking about ethics, privacy, bias and responsible use in everyday life. Bookings essential: humanitix.com.

AI in Action – hands on with the latest platforms: 1-2pm at Murray Bridge Library. A practical introduction to popular AI tools including Microsoft Copilot, Chat GPT, Claude and Perplexity. Through guided demonstrations and activities, participants learn how to use AI for productivity, creativity, research, and everyday tasks while building confidence in safe and responsible use. Bookings essential: humanitix.com.

Accessible events training: 1.30-4.30pm at the Coorong District Council, Tailem Bend. Do you work for a community organisation, volunteer or work for an arts or cultural program, sports and recreation club, emergency services or in community health and wellbeing? This training provides practical tools and inclusive strategies to help you plan and deliver events that are welcoming and accessible to all. Details, register: Call the community development team on 1300 785 277 or email council@coorong.sa.gov.au.

Twilight playgroup: 5-6.30pm at Fraser Park Preschool, Murray Bridge. Sausage sizzle dinner, games and fun for the whole family. All welcome. Bookings essential for catering purposes: trybooking.com.

Smash Series cricket: 5.30-6.30pm at the Imperial Cricket Club, Murray Bridge. Come along for a fun-filled, all action, 60-minute cricket session with friends. For high school-aged kids and adults with a disability. Just turn up and play. Also on November 18 and 25.

Thursday 12th 🌦️ 23°

Services Australia mobile van: 9am-2pm at Arnold Park, Mannum. The mobile service provides community members with information and access to government services. Staff from Services Australia can help the community with Centrelink and Medicare payments and services and MyGov. Information about Department of Veterans’ Affairs programs and support services for veterans and their families is also available. No appointment necessary, just drop by.

Chatty Cafe: 10.30am-12pm at the Square, Murray Bridge. Come along for a cuppa, a chat and connect with others in your local community. All welcome.

Paper making workshop: 2-3pm at Murray Bridge Library. Celebrate National Recycling Week with a hands-on introduction to resource recovery, material science and environmentally conscious choices. Participants will make their own recycled paper to take home. Bookings essential: humanitix.com.

Chillspace: 3.30-5.30pm at Headspace Murray Bridge. It's a safe, inclusive and chill space for ages 12-25. Play board games, dominate on Mario Cart or try out a new type of art. Fortnightly during school term.

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