The Wagga Civic Theatre will be re-igniting its 2020 season from August 8 by reopening its doors for a program filled with live performances from a variety of local talent.

Theatre manager Carissa Campbell said they deliberately sought out artists based in the Riverina, who have been doing it tough during these challenging times.

"We had a look around town and thought what are the things that were going to be cancelled under these circumstances and do they have to be," she said.

Among the line-up include Australian country artist Fanny Lumsden, Comedian Dane Simpson, the Riverina Conservatorium of Music and Kapooka's Australian Army Band.

"They haven't had gigs in months, so we are very excited that within the rules we can actually reopen and get a good crowd of 100 to 150 people," Ms Campbell said.

The theatre, however will operate at half of its capacity in line with restrictions, she said.

"It just means that every time you book, there will be a couple of chairs between your group and less mingling in the foyer," she said. "But otherwise you can grab a drink, have a seat, see a show and no one's head will be in your way - it is even better."

And despite fewer seats filled, Ms Campbell said that all the venue's bills will be covered and the artists will make money in the process.

She said it was "a win-win" for everybody.

Wagga-based performer Peter Cox is one of the many who are set to appear on the Civic Theatre's stage as part of his show A Few Quiet Ales: And the Great Australian Yarn.

Mr Cox's intention was to take his show on the road to the smaller towns and villages before the COVID-19 pandemic struck.

"It's a small show and very Australian, which we thought would be good for the guys who have had the drought, floods and bushfires," he said.

While he has every intention to visit the smaller communities once restrictions ease, Mr Cox said it is "wonderful" to bring together the local theatre talent in what is a hard time for many people in the entertainment industry.

"They're all mates from the music and theatre fraternity and it's good to catch up and bring local theatre together for top notch music and performances," he said.

The relaunch of its 2020 season will start on August 8th with The Groove Factorie concert followed by two months of an array of local performances.

A cabaret festival is also in the planning stages for the end of September.