Make the most of your visit to Festival of W and Wagga Wagga with these great events also on in our city during Festival of W, from July 5 to July 20.

Wagga Wagga Civic Theatre

ERTH’S Dinosaur Zoo | 15 July to 16 July 
Erth’s dinosaurs are unmistakably ‘alive’ and mostly friendly in this fun, educational and unique performance that will delight all audiences from ages 5 years and up.
Erth’s widely acclaimed show, Erth's Dinosaur Zoo™, takes audiences into a new dimension of theatre.
Meet awesome prehistoric creatures, from cute baby dinos to some of the largest carnivores and herbivores that have ever walked the planet! Erth’s dinosaurs are unmistakably ‘alive’ and mostly friendly in this fun, educational and unique performance that will delight all audiences from ages 5 years and up.
Get up close and personal with an amazing array of creatures from bygone eras, connecting young audiences to the real science of palaeontology. Meet our carnivorous theropod known as the Australovenator; discovered in QLD – the most complete meat-eating skeleton yet found in Australia. Erth's Dinosaur Zoo™ includes a menagerie of insects and dinosaurs that once roamed free around the world and are now in daily residence. Experience the thrill of this extraordinarily imaginative work.
Grab tickets to Dinosaur Zoo today >>> Book here

Unique State Art Space

FoW Winter Watercolour Workshop | 13 July
Immerse yourself in a creative watercolour experience and draw inspiration from the vibrant lights and enchanting winter nights at FOW 2025.
In this hands-on workshop, you’ll explore a variety of watercolour techniques—such as soft washes, colour mixing, and using resist materials like masking fluid and wax—to create your own magical winter landscape. Experiment with fluorescent and metallic pigments, along with phosphorescent ink, to capture the shimmering light displays at the lagoon. Add glowing highlights and luminous details that bring your artwork to life.
Session price includes tuition, materials, soup and warm refreshments.
This is an all ages event.
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Wagga Wagga Art Gallery

Art after dark. The Wagga Wagga Art Gallery and Glass Gallery will be open  after hours on selected days during Festival of W. Enjoy the celebratory exhibition 50 Years / 50 Treasures in the main gallery. 
Special Festival of W opening hours are 5pm to 8pm Saturday 5 July, Saturday 12 July and Saturday 19 July.
Discover more >>>  Wagga Wagga Art Gallery

Museum of the Riverina

Need a space to take chill out and warm up during Festival of W? Step into The Museum of the Riverina – Historic Council Chambers Site.
Relax in our Chill Out Chamber — complete with bean bags, colouring-in, and origami (NOTE: Closed Fri 11 - Mon 14 July). While you’re here you can also wander through the nostalgic Wagga Wagga AUDIO/VISUAL exhibition and take a trip down memory lane.
Special Festival of W opening hours are 5pm to 8pm Saturday 5 July, Saturday 12 July and Saturday 19 July.
Find out more here >>> Museum of the Riverina