Wagga Wagga City Council's Major Events, Festivals and Films Sponsorship program aims to fund meaningful, creative and high-quality events for our community and visitors to participate in and enjoy. Council is committed to supporting and enabling a vibrant events calendar for our city and recognises the value of events in driving visitation, creating social connection, celebrating our culture and enlivening our city.
Prior to the completion of your application, please ensure you have read the 2026/27 Major Events, Festivals and Films Sponsorship Program Guidelines which can be viewed on Council's website here.
For further assistance, please contact the Events and Visitor Economy Team on 1300 292 442 or email events@wagga.nsw.gov.au
Applications for the 2026/27 Major Events, Festivals and Films Sponsorship fund will be open from Monday 9 March 2026 for events held between the 1st July 2026 to 30 June 2027. Applications will remain open all year round or until funds are exhausted. Applications will be assessed four times per year by the panel as follows:
- Round One Application Due:
Sunday 10 May 2026
- Round Two Application Due:
Sunday 12 July 2026
- Round Three Application Due:
Sunday 4 October 2026
- Round Four Application Due:
Sunday 10 January 2027