Things to do
Things to do in Wollongong
From Wollongong Harbour and Stuart Park, there is always something on in Wollongong. This is our live guide to the best things to do in Wollongong: today's events, what is on this weekend, and the markets, live music, exhibitions, food and family days out worth your time. Every listing is checked against its source and refreshed through the day, so you are seeing what is actually on rather than a stale calendar.
Explore by neighbourhood, from North Wollongong, Thirroul and Woonona, or head a little further out to Shellharbour and Kiama. Below you will find upcoming events grouped by category, plus quick links to this weekend's plans, the best of Wollongong, and our in-depth local guides from The Daily Wollongong.
Music
The Edge Band – Live in Wollongong
Dirty Fences (NYC) - Australian Tour w/ Raised as Wolves // Dollhouse
Katchafire 2026 Aus Tour w/ Mike Love (USA)
Tipsy Rodeo: The Ultimate Nashville Experience – Wollongong
The Bootleg Beatles and their Orchestra In Concert
Le Shiv - Yada Yada national album tour w/ Warbaby // LSF – WOLLONGONG
The Animals (UK) - The House of the Rising Sun Tour
Men At Work
The Fuss 'For What It's Worth' EP Tour - Wollongong, La La La’s w/ Toy Saints // Fever Pitch // Silvia Lane
Hindley Street Country Club
Australian Eagles Show
Direct From The UK - A Tribute To Sir Rod Stewart
Juice Webster 'Kind of Fantasy' Tour w/ Special Guests
The Sweet (UK) - The Final Blitz Tour
San Cisco 'Miles Away Tour' w/ Special Guests
King Parrot – ‘Off The Beaten Track’ Tour w/ Special Guests
Karnivool w/ Special Guests
SAFIA - Internal 10 Year Anniversary Tour
Sport
Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup 2026 - Semi Final
Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup 2026 - Semi Final
Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup 2026 - Playoffs
Wheelchair Rugby League World Cup 2026 - Final
2026-27 Hungry Jacks NBL Season - Illawarra Hawks v ADELAIDE 36ERS
Down Under Championship - Single Day Pass - Friday
Down Under Championship - Single Day Pass - Saturday
Down Under Championship - Single Day Pass - Sunday
Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season - Illawarra Hawks v Sydney Kings
Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season - Illawarra Hawks v Jackjumpers
Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season - Illawarra Hawks v Melbourne United
Sydney FC - 2026/27 Ninja A-League Women - Sydney FC v CC Mariners
Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season - Illawarra Hawks v BNZ Breakers
Hungry Jack's NBL27 Seasonn - Illawarra Hawks v Phoenix
Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season - Illawarra Hawks v Cairns Taipans
Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season - Illawarra Hawks v Perth Wildcats
Hungry Jack's NBL27 Season - Illawarra Hawks v BNZ Breakers
Event
Arts
Things to do in Wollongong: your questions
What are the best things to do in Wollongong?
- Start with Wollongong's signature places, such as landmarks like Wollongong Harbour, Stuart Park and Sea Cliff Bridge, then work through what is on right now. The guide below groups every upcoming event by category, so you can jump straight to live music, arts and exhibitions, food and markets, or family and community days out. For curated picks, see our best of Wollongong lists and local guides.
What is on in Wollongong this weekend?
- Our This Weekend guide pulls together the events running Friday to Sunday in Wollongong, from gigs and markets to exhibitions and family activities. It updates daily as new events are confirmed, so check back through the week as the weekend fills out.
What are some free things to do in Wollongong?
- Plenty of what is on in Wollongong costs nothing to attend. Look for events tagged free in the listings below, and remember that many of the city's parks, markets, galleries and public spaces are free to enjoy any day of the week.
What can you do in Wollongong when it is raining?
- Rainy days are made for the indoors. Galleries, museums, indoor markets, cinemas and long lunches all work when the weather turns. Browse the arts and food sections in the guide below to find something on under cover.
What are the best things to do in Wollongong with kids?
- Look to the family and community categories below for kid-friendly events, along with markets, school-holiday programs and outdoor spaces. Most are low cost or free, and we flag booking details where a ticket is needed.
How often is this Wollongong events guide updated?
- Every day. New events are ingested and verified against their source continuously, and past events drop off automatically, so the guide always reflects what is genuinely coming up in Wollongong.