Theatre, Arts and Music - What's On in Wollongong & Illawarra

Live Music, Arts, Theatre

For lovers of live music and the arts, this is what’s happening in Wollongong when it comes to exhibitions, concerts, live music and performances. Check out the latest artists and groups performing in the Illawarra region.

What's happening?

Exhibitions, concerts, live music and performances.

Running in the Shadows Fleetwood Mac Tribute Christmas with a Show

Your Christmas party, sorted! Celebrate the end of the year with dinner, drinks and Australia’s leading Fleetwood Mac tribute, Running in the Shadows.

11 Bourke Street Fairy Meadow New South Wales 2519

December 11, 2026

Carols By Candlelight 2026

Santa’s first stop this holiday season is Shellharbour’s Carols By Candlelight!

Croom Regional Sporting Complex Croom New South Wales

December 4, 2026

BINGO INSANITY - Halloween Event at The Frat

Bingo Insanity is coming to The Fraternity Club for one outrageous night of comedy, music, dancing and non-stop fun.

11 Bourke Street Fairy Meadow New South Wales 2519

October 31, 2026

Melbourne Cup Lunch at Woonona Bulli RSL Club

Book your seats today!

459 Princes Highway Woonona New South Wales 2517

November 3, 2026

December's Sip & Sing Stravaganza - Five Barrel Brewing

Come along, find your voice and discover the joy of singing together.

Five Barrel Brewing 318 Keira Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

December 4, 2026

Don McLean - Anita's Theatre, Thirroul

American Pie 55th Anniversary Tour - Sun, Oct 18 Anita's Theatre

264-270 Lawrence Hargrave Drive Thirroul New South Wales 2515

October 18, 2026

Wollongong Comedy Club One Hour Bangin' Show - October

It's Wollongong Comedy's 1-hour bangin' show!

The Basement / The Builder's Club 61 Church Street Wollongong NSW 2500

October 30, 2026

Halloween Bambini Disco at The Fraternity Club

Get ready for a spooktacular night at The Frat with our Bambini Halloween Disco!

11 Bourke Street Fairy Meadow New South Wales 2519

October 30, 2026

THAT. OLLIE LISHMAN - DJ DANCE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL ONE NIGHT ONLY / Frisky Flamingo's

THAT. is taking over FRISKY FLAMINGOS (PEPE’s) FRIDAY DEC 19 & bringing world class DJ - OLLIE LISHMAN to…

2-14 Cliff Road North Wollongong New South Wales 2500

December 19, 2025

Businesses You Should Visit

Live music venues, theatres, and more.

Wollongong Comedy

Wollongong's Home of Stand-Up Comedy. Plan your perfect night out now!

The Builders Club 61 Church Street Wollongong

Warilla Hotel

Welcome to the family-friendly Warilla Hotel.

Warilla Hotel 67 Shellharbour Road Warilla New South Wales 2528

The Icon Wollongong

Located in the heart of Wollongong, The Icon is the perfect bar for drinks, food, events and dancing!

10 Town Hall Place Wollongong New South Wales 2500

NRG Studios Allstars - 20yrs of excellence through kindness

The Illawarra's leading dance and cheer studio

103-105 Auburn Street Coniston New South Wales 2500

Centro CBD, Wollongong - fine dining, events, live music, function centre

Classic Italian Dining, Functions/Events and intimate Live Music Venue.

28 Stewart Street Wollongong New South Wales 2500

Wollongong Art Gallery

Wollongong Art Gallery is one of the largest regional art galleries in Australia.

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