The complete guide to live music in Wollongong this weekend (Thu 1–Sat 3 Oct 2026). 10 shows across the city — find your next gig.
Here's what's on in Wollongong for live music this weekend, Thu 1 Oct to Sat 3 Oct 2026. 10 shows across the city.
Race Day - Thursday 1st October 2026
When: Thursday 1 October 2026 at 11:00am
Where: Kembla Grange Racecourse, Kembla Grange
Artists: Illawarra Turf Club
Spend the day trackside at Kembla Grange Racecourse!
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The Ultimate Magic Show
When: Thursday 1 October 2026 at 11:00am
Where: Anita's Theatre, Thirroul
Artists: Illusionist Jonas Jost
Approximate Running Times: Start - 11:00am .
Joker Jackpot // La La La's Wollongong
When: Thursday 1 October 2026 at 4:00pm
Where: La La La's, Wollongong
Artists: Yours Owls
HECTIC+ w/ The Beanstalks // Little Girl Likes Her Brain | FREE ENTRY
When: Thursday 1 October 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: La La La's, Wollongong
Artists: Yours Owls, Hectic, The Beanstalks, Little Girl Likes Her Brain
YOURS & OWLS FESTIVAL PRE-PARTY W/ HORSE // SPECIAL FEATURES // STIRR // YEARN | FREE ENTRY
When: Friday 2 October 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: La La La's, Wollongong
Artists: Yours Owls, Special Features, yearn, Horse, Stirr
CURRENTS x Y&OF PRE PARTY W/ Mac The Knife // Scatter Light // The Midnight Tides // Keens
When: Friday 2 October 2026 at 7:00pm
Where: Towradgi Beach Hotel, Towradgi
Artists: Yours Owls, Currents, Scatter Light, The Midnight Tides, Keens, MAC THE KNIFE
2026-27 Hungry Jacks NBL Season - Illawarra Hawks v ADELAIDE 36ERS
When: Friday 2 October 2026 at 7:30pm
Where: WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
Artists: Illawarra Hawks, Adelaide 36ers
Your Championship winning Hawks are back for NBL27 at the WIN Entertainment season. The season promises all the excitement and atmosphere that makes a Hawks home match so memorable. New signing, three time NBA Champion JaVale McGee joining the Championship winning squad - you will not want to miss a…
ISAAC BUTTERFIELD - ARMAGEDDON
When: Friday 2 October 2026 at 8:00pm
Where: Waves, Wollongong, Towradgi
Artists: Isaac Butterfield
JD Fortune Plays The Best of INXS
When: Friday 2 October 2026 at 8:30pm
Where: Anita's Theatre, Thirroul
Artists: JD Fortune
Approximate Running Times: Doors - 8:00pm Start - 8:30pm Finish - 11:00pm INXS fans, get ready - Former INXS frontman JD Fortune is returning! JD fronted INXS from 2005 to 2011and recorded the final INXS studio album, Switch. The powerhouse Canadian vocalist will deliver the Best of INXS including N…
Björn Again: ABBA Forever Tour
When: Saturday 3 October 2026 at 2:00pm
Where: Anita's Theatre, Thirroul
Artists: Bjorn Again
Approximate Running Times: Doors - 7:00pm Start - 7:30pm Finish - 9:50pm Thirroul, get ready to party with BJÖRN AGAIN! The only ABBA-endorsed tribute show hits the stage for one spectacular night that is bound to be a Super Trouper celebration of ABBA's timeless discography. This internationally ac…
For the full list of upcoming shows, visit our What's On in Wollongong This Weekend page — updated daily as new shows are announced.