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    Festival Events in Wollongong / Illawarra. Best Music, Arts & Culture, Food & Wine Festivals / South Coast NSW

    Live Music Festivals Wollongong Illawarra

    On the hunt for the ultimate festivals in Wollongong, Shoalhaven and the Illawarra? Well, look no further, baby! What’s on in Wollongong has rounded up the most vibrant and diverse festivals on the South Coast of NSW. From music parties that move your body, to folk gatherings that soothe the soul. From celebrations of Art and Culture, Sport to heavenly Food, Beer & Wine extravaganzas. Wollongong’s best festivals are a fusion of creativity and community.

    The South Coast of NSW region is a festival paradise, and something wonderful is happening all year round. Read on as we line up Wollongong and Illawarra’s most unmissable festival events!

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    New Exhibition Alert // Greetings from Wollongong – Wollongong Art Gallery

    A bold new exhibition celebrating our city’s unique blend of working-class roots & activist spirit to its creative flair. Wollongong has always been more than just steel and surf – it’s a powerhouse of visual culture & social change.

    Dive into iconic works by Redback Graphix, explore the films of Mary Callaghan & discover powerful new perspectives through fashion, art, music + more!

    Running now until end of August, the exhibition is free to the public offering music, dance, talks & workshops. Loud, proud & uncompromising. Don’t miss it. Learn more here.

    Main Photo: As part of exhibition Greetings from Wollongong, they’re thrilled to unveil a special collaboration with @wah_wah_australia – a custom knit jumper that pays tribute to the legacy of filmmaker Mary Callaghan (1955-2016) and the radical design spirit of Redback Graphix, co-founded by Mary’s brother Michael Callaghan.

    A moving & groundbreaking exhibition by Adriana Māhanga Lear, now showing at Wollongong Art Gallery – Fafangu: To Awaken

    A powerful, new & beautiful exhibition by queer Tongan-Australian artist Adriana Māhanga Lear. It explores traditions of music, grief, connection to land, and honouring ancestors – all through photography, sculpture, video & music. Fafangu means “to awaken.”

    Free entry to the public. On now until 7 September. Learn more here.

    Fraternity Sports Opening Celebration & Family Fun Day, Saturday 6 September

    Kick back and celebrate with The Frat on Saturday, 6 September from 11am to 2pm! Enjoy delicious lunch from the new eatery, Prior’s, while taking in stunning mountain views and joining in the fun. With bowls and giant lawn games, free face painting, bubble making, and live music, there’s something for everyone.

    Nature Shake, Wollongong Botanic Garden, Saturday 6 September

    Enjoy a free afternoon of hands-on nature adventures for all ages at Nature Shake! Explore native plant displays, wildlife talks, eco-games, a silent disco, storytime, art workshops, and the exciting Garden Gumboot Toss competition. Activities from local groups include native bees, creek critters, tree drawing, and more. Bring family and friends to celebrate the wild side of Wollongong! Learn more here.

    Eats and Beats Street Series SPRING – Oak Flats, Saturday 20 September

    Spring is blooming in Oak Flats, and the streets are coming alive with flavour, music, and fun! Join Shellharbour City Council for the Eats and Beats Street Series on Central Avenue Oak Flats, where local eats meet live beats in a vibrant celebration for all ages.

    Tuck into delicious food from local eateries and food stalls, enjoy live music and roving performers, browse creative market stalls, and keep the kids entertained with free family fun like face painting and circus activities.

    Plus, the day gets even bigger with Oak Flats Public School’s Spring Festival – featuring carnival rides, showbags, and non-stop excitement! Don’t miss this epic community day out.

    BrickCon Wollongong, Saturday 10 Oct – Sunday 11 Oct, Illawarra Hockey Centre

    Join BrickCon Wollongong 2025 for a spectacular display of amazing LEGO® creations from Australia’s top builders! From breathtaking castles to the iconic DeLorean Time Machine from Back to the Future, this family-friendly event offers interactive building zones, rare LEGO® sets for sale, cosplay characters, face painting, pet adoptions, fundraising BBQs, and much more. Meet master builders, including Lego Masters winner Henry, and enjoy a fun-filled day for all ages. Secure your tickets now here.

    WIN Entertainment Centre & WIN Stadium

    Want to see the international, biggest music acts and community festivals live in Wollongong? Cold Chisel, Roxette, The Script and many more? You can! No schlep to Sydney required. Check the upcoming bands and stars coming to WIN here.

    + WIN Stadium (right next door) is home to the St George Illawarra Dragons in the National Rugby League – and also hosts a bevvy of live entertainment, events + more across the year here.

    Ride Wollongong Festival of Cycling – Lang Park, Wollongong – 17 – 18 May, 2025

    Wollongong’s annual Ride Wollongong, Festival of Cycling has been re-scheduled to Sunday 18th May 2025, with a great lineup of events to join in with or watch. Some of the events include community rides, road races, all-abilities rides, and BMX events. There’s so much on, too much to mention, so check out their events page on the link above.

    Click here for more What’s on in Wollongong Illawarra, Wollongong & South Coast NSW festival and event inspo

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