Riverina Readers Festival 2026
Are you a Brave Buyer? You can secure your seats NOW. No line-up announcements, no book lists, no details – just trust from one group of avid readers to another.
July 11, 2026 9:00 am
Buy TicketsAre you a Brave Buyer? You can secure your seats NOW. No line-up announcements, no book lists, no details – just trust from one group of avid readers to another.
July 11, 2026 9:00 am
Buy TicketsAre you a Brave Buyer? Have you experienced our Riverina Readers Festival in the past? Maybe you’ve attended one of our smaller scale reader events or workshops?
Or maybe you’re new to our Riverina Readers community!
We are a voluntary group of avid readers who have banded together to welcome some of Australia’s bestselling and highest gross marketing authors to our regional stage on the banks of the Murrumbidgee River.
You can secure your seats NOW at our 2026 Riverina Readers Festival. No line-up announcements, no book lists, no details – just trust from one group of avid readers to another. We promise, your best reading year is yet to come!
Be BRAVE – book your 2026 Riverina Readers Festival ticket now.
After you select your ticket/s you will have the option to add a COZY JUMPER and/or a LUNCHBOX to your order. These offers are only available to ticketholders. If you already have a ticket or your budget is tight and you can't afford to pay today contact the Box Office on (02) 6926 9688 to organise before the pre-order cut-off date.
COZY JUMPERS: To feel extra cozy during our 2026 Festival and when you're snuggled up at home with your new books, you can purchase an exclusive Riverina Readers Festival Cozy Jumper for $85.00 featuring our embroidered logo at the time of your Brave Buyer ticket, to collect on Saturday 11 July. These jumpers are non-refundable to be sure to select your favourite colour and size. Limited Cozy Jumpers available on the day. [pre-orders will close on Friday 3 July at 10am]
LUNCHBOXES: Order a LUNCHBOX for $20.00 to enjoy on Saturday 11 July while at Riverina Readers Festival. Includes 1x hot soup option, pumpkin or hearty vegetable, plus a piece of bread, morning tea slice and afternoon snack. Limited extra lunchboxes will be available on the day. [pre-orders will close Wednesday 8 July at 4pm]
Date & Time:
Saturday 11 July, 9:00am to 4:30pm
Duration:
All day event
Ticket Prices:
All Day Festival Pass $89.00
Available for pre-order
Cozy Jumper $85.00
Lunchbox $20.00
Venue:
CSU Riverina Playhouse
8 Cross St, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650
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