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Hello Summer 2025/26

Discover what's on this summer and plan your days around free events, live music and community celebrations across Wangaratta.

Planning an event

Planning an event? Discover our venues and information on how to plan your event at one of our venues.

What's On

Find out about council and community run events happening in our rural city.

Free Busking Registration

Let's brighten up our streets! Register now to perform for free at any of our official busking spots.
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62-68 Ovens Street
Wangaratta 3677
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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the lands, on which the Rural City of Wangaratta Communities reside. We pay our respect to their Elders past, present and emerging, and celebrate and respect their continuing cultures.

We are committed to walking beside traditional owners and custodians and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples living and working within the Rural City of Wangaratta as we move toward reconciliation.

Our Commitment

The Rural City of Wangaratta is committed to providing a safe and inclusive environment, free from discrimination. We celebrate diversity and value the lived experience of people of every ethnicity, faith, age, ability and disability, culture, language, gender identity, sex and sexual orientation.

We have a zero tolerance for harm, abuse or threats towards staff.

The Rural City of Wangaratta is a place for everyone

We are a welcoming and caring community where everyone feels connected and supported to live well.
We value balance between our urban and rural communities, ensuring shared opportunity and quality of life.

Our natural environment supports our wellbeing and forms a strong part of our cultural identity.
Our strength lies in our resilience and active participation in shaping a future for all to thrive.

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