Category: Theatre, Arts and Music

May 22
Best Things to do in Thirroul, NSW: Insider’s Guide

Looking for the best things to do in Thirroul? This stunning Northern Illawarra beachside suburb ticks all the boxes – beautiful beaches, ocean pools, scenic coastal walks, buzzing dining scene and live music. Tucked between the escarpment and the ocean, Thirroul is one of the South Coast’s favourite spots for beach days, outdoor adventures, long […]

  • Wollongong Life
Mar 28
Guide to Australia Day in Wollongong & Illawarra. Events & Fireworks

There’s no doubt about it, Australia Day in Wollongong & Illawarra is simply iconic! Discover what’s on for fun and adventure for all ages this Australia Day, Sunday 26 January 2025 in Wollongong. We’ve created a list of the top Australia Day events near you. What’s On in Wollongong, the Illawarra’s leading guide to the best events, markets, live […]

  • The Wollongong Local
Mar 01
Best Museums in Wollongong: Discover Illawarra History

We have amazing Museums from planes, trains to automobiles, plus science, art and numerous historical societies. Wollongong is even home to Australia’s only Children’s Museum, Early Start Discovery Space! Discover our best museums, top historical attractions and venues in Wollongong. Here at What’s on in Wollongong, we’ll show you the best ways to discover our […]

Nov 09
Christmas Carols in Wollongong, Shellharbour & the Illawarra

Find your Illawarra Christmas Carol event near me, with What’s On in Wollongong. Enjoy the best Christmas Carols nearby — we’ve done the research for you! Here are the 2025 Christmas Carols happening in Illawarra suburbs and across Wollongong. What’s On in Wollongong, the Illawarra’s leading guide to the best events, markets, live music, eats […]

Nov 01
Five Barrel Brewing Wollongong. Rave Reviews. Here’s Why You Should Visit…

Because it’s not just Five Barrel Brewing’s divine array of craft beers. It’s reviewed as one of the Illawarra’s best social venues that everyone loves. Why? It’s a number one Wollongong Brewery with great food, live music on Saturdays, family-run welcoming vibes, inside and outside areas, beer tasting and inside and outside areas and tasting paddles. Plus […]

  • The Wollongong Local
Oct 30
What’s On for Halloween in Wollongong & the Illawarra for Adults & Kids

Looking for fun places to take the kids for Halloween across the Illawarra and Wollongong? Here at What’s On In Wollongong, we’ve searched high and low for the best Halloween events. Keep reading for ghostly Halloween games to play and the best places to trick-or-treat across Wollongong and the Illawarra. Listed here are a mixture […]