WOLLONGONG'S LOCAL MUSIC COUNTDOWN

Albury Botanic Gardens

Wodonga Place

Opened in 1877, the 9.9-acre arboretum includes many native & exotic plant species & a kids' garden.

Anita's Theatre

264-270 Lawrence Hargrave Dr

Originally opened as King's Theatre in 1922 in Thirroul, this historic venue was rescued from decay in 2007 by local businessman John Comelli and renamed after his late wife. Now operated by Live Nation since 2022, it is the largest performing arts venue in the Illawarra region and has hosted artists including The Church, Kasey Chambers, Colin Hay, and The Cruel Sea.

Awaken Church Wollongong Central

39 Ellen St, Wollongong NSW 2500

Awaken Church Wollongong Central is a pub located in Wollongong, NSW that hosts live music performances for its patrons. The venue operates from a church building in the central Wollongong area and features performances on its website at www.awakenchurch.com.au.

Beaches Hotel Thirroul

272 Lawrence Hargrave Dr

Beaches Hotel Thirroul is a beachside pub located in Thirroul, a suburb on Sydney's South Coast, that hosts live music performances across multiple genres throughout the week. The venue operates as a community gathering space featuring local and touring musicians in an informal setting with direct beach access.

Better Music

18 Salamander Court

Pub in Phillip hosting live music.

Bevanda Bar - Wollongong Beer & Cocktails

7 Globe Ln, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Bevanda Bar serves beer and cocktails in Wollongong.

Breakout Bar & Escape Rooms

5 Crown Ln, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Breakout Bar & Escape Rooms combines nightlife with escape room experiences in Wollongong.

Bulli Showground

Grevillea Park Road

Bulli Showground is a multipurpose outdoor venue located in Bulli, a suburb south of Wollongong on the New South Wales coast. The showground hosts live music events and festivals in an open-air setting that draws regional and touring acts for concerts and outdoor performances.

Canberra Baptist Church

11 Currie Crescent

Canberra Baptist Church functions as a pub in Kingston, Wollongong.

Central Hotel

3 Memorial Drive

Sprawling, contemporary locale with outdoor tables, offering pub grub, sports TV and poker nights.

City of Wollongong Band Hall

90 Church St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

City of Wollongong Band Hall hosts events in Wollongong.

Collegians Illawarra Leagues

97-99 Church St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Roasts, grills and pies served in a long-running venue with a modern interior and a sports bar.

Dicey Riley's

329-333 Crown Street

Buzzy Irish pub offering hearty grub & live entertainment, plus a bottle shop & back patio.

Dusty Lizard Brewing

Shop 2/102 Smith St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Dusty Lizard Brewing combines a pub with brewing operations in Wollongong.

Flagstaff Hill, South Beach, Dharawal Country

Endeavour Dr

Flagstaff Hill is a pub located in Wollongong, NSW that hosts live music performances in its venue space. The pub draws audiences for its live music programming within the South Beach area of Wollongong.

Franks Wild Years

3/2 Raymond Rd

Franks Wild Years is a live music venue located in Thirroul, a beachside suburb south of Sydney on the NSW Central Coast. The venue hosts regular performances across multiple genres and has established itself as a fixture for live entertainment in the Illawarra region.

Goulburn Club

19 Market Street

Pub located in Goulburn serving the local community.

Grand Hotel

234 Keira St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Boisterous club with party nights and DJs, plus a sprawling beer garden with pub grub.

Halfway

248 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Pub in Wollongong operating as a neighborhood venue.

Harp Hotel

124 Corrimal St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Nightclub in Wollongong hosting dance and electronic music.

Heyday

270 Crown St

Heyday is a pub located in Wollongong, NSW that operates as a live music venue featuring performances from local and touring artists. The venue functions as a community gathering space for live entertainment in the Illawarra region.

Howlin' Wolf Whiskey Bar Wollongong

103/53-61 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Whiskey-focused bar in Wollongong specializing in spirits.

Humber Rooftop & Cocktail Bar

226 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Brekkie, tapas and cocktails served in a quirky bar with warm, sleek decor and a roof terrace.

Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC)

32 Burelli St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Prominent regional centre featuring 3 spaces for plays, concerts, comedy shows & community events.

Illawarra Steelers

1/5 Burelli St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Pub in Wollongong named after the local rugby league team.

ilu ilu Bar

Shop 5/10-18 Regent St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Bar in Wollongong offering cocktails and mixed drinks.

Keira Street, Wollongong

Keira St Wollongong NSW 2500

Keira Street in Wollongong is a pub that functions as a live music venue in the heart of Wollongong's city center. The venue hosts local and touring bands performing rock, indie, and alternative music to audiences in an intimate pub setting.

Kembla Grange Racecourse

Princes Highway

Kembla Grange Racecourse is a pub located in Kembla Grange, Wollongong, NSW, that hosts live music performances alongside its racing venue operations. The venue draws crowds for both its live entertainment offerings and its position as a recreational destination in the Illawarra region.

La La La's

3 Globe Lane

La La La's is a pub in Wollongong, Sydney, that features live music performances, particularly local and emerging artists.

Lennox Gardens

Flynn Drive

Outdoor venue in Yarralumla hosting live performances.

Merrigong Theatre Company

32 Burelli St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Merrigong Theatre Company is a performing arts venue located in Wollongong, NSW, that presents a diverse program of theatre, dance, and live music performances. The venue operates as a not-for-profit organization and functions as a cultural hub for the Illawarra region, hosting both local and touring artists across multiple performance spaces.

Mr Crown

90 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Nightclub located in Wollongong's city centre.

National Museum of Australia

Lawson Crescent

Modern waterfront building housing artefacts from 50,000 years of Australian history & culture.

North Wollongong Hotel

3 Flinders Street

The North Wollongong Hotel is a pub located in North Wollongong, a suburb south of central Wollongong on the NSW coast. The venue hosts live music performances across various genres, drawing local and touring acts to its stage.

Pepes / The Frisky Flamingo

2-14 Cliff Rd

Pepes / The Frisky Flamingo is a pub located in North Wollongong that operates as a live music venue hosting local and touring bands. The venue draws audiences with its regular live performances and function as a cultural hub for live entertainment in the Wollongong area.

Queanbeyan Veteran and Family Hub

251 Crawford Street

Pub in Queanbeyan serving veterans and families.

Queen Elizabeth II Park

55 Collett Street

Outdoor park venue in Queanbeyan hosting events.

Regent Theatre Group Pty Ltd

197-199 Keira St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Theatre group operating in Wollongong.

Resin Brewing

8 Station St

Resin Brewing is a brewery and live music venue located in Bulli, a suburb south of Wollongong on the New South Wales coast. The venue hosts regular live performances across various genres, functioning as both a craft brewery and entertainment space for the local community.

Seeker Brewing

Unit 4/1 Industrial Rd

Brewery hosting live music in Unanderra.

Side Door Theatre

293-297 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Theatre venue in Wollongong's city centre.

Society City

274 Crown St

Society City hosts live music in Wollongong.

SS&A Albury

570-582 Olive Street

I don't have reliable information about SS&A Albury's specific characteristics, programming, or what makes it notable as a live music venue in Wollongong. Rather than provide inaccurate details, I'd recommend checking their website at www.ssaclub.com.au or contacting them directly for factual information about their venue features and music offerings.

Sunset Cinema Wollongong

Murphys Ave, Keiraville NSW 2500, Australia

Cinema in Keiraville, Wollongong showing films.

Teddy's Bar

3 Flinders St

Teddy's Bar is a live music venue located in North Wollongong, NSW, that hosts local and touring bands across multiple genres throughout the week. The venue operates as a full-service bar and functions as a regular performance space for the Wollongong music community.

The Arts Precinct

32 Burelli St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Arts precinct venue in Wollongong hosting live music and cultural events.

The Forge

3/164 Gipps Rd, Gwynneville NSW 2500, Australia

Music venue in Gwynneville, Wollongong.

The Heritage Hotel, Bulli

240 Princess Highway

The Heritage Hotel is a live music venue located in Bulli, a coastal suburb south of Wollongong on the New South Wales South Coast. The venue hosts regular live performances across various genres and serves as a local gathering point for live music in the Illawarra region.

The Icon

10 Town Hall Pl, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Generic pub in Wollongong with live entertainment.

The Illawarra Brewery

Eastern Terrace, Win Entertainment Centre, Crown St & Harbour St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

House brews, plus hearty pub meals and bites, in a modern, airy setting with a sea-view deck.

The Illawarra Hotel

160-164 Keira St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Vibrant, modern venue with a courtyard, for themed party nights and DJs playing retro hits.

The Music Lounge

Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

The Music Lounge is a live music venue located in Wollongong, NSW that operates as part of Merrigong Theatre Company's facilities. The venue hosts local and touring musicians across multiple genres, functioning as a performance space within the broader Merrigong arts precinct.

The Phoenix Theatre

24 Bridge St, Coniston NSW 2500, Australia

Nightclub in Coniston, Wollongong hosting DJs and dancing.

The Servo, Port Kembla

6-8 Wentworth Street

The Servo is a pub located in Port Kembla, a coastal suburb of Wollongong in New South Wales, that functions as a live music venue for the local community. The venue hosts regular live performances across various genres, making it a established gathering point for musicians and music fans in the Illawarra region.

The Southern Railway Hotel Goulburn

188 Sloane Street

Historic railway-themed pub in Goulburn.

The Spiegeltent Wollongong

32 Burelli St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Spiegeltent venue in Wollongong hosting theatre and live performances.

The Vault Port Kembla

72-74 Wentworth St, Port Kembla NSW 2505, Australia

Generic pub in Port Kembla with vault-themed branding.

Thirroul Multi Venue

Thirroul 

Thirroul Multi Venue is a pub located in Thirroul, a beachside suburb of Wollongong on the NSW South Coast, that hosts live music performances across multiple spaces within the venue. The pub serves as a local live music destination by regularly programming bands and musicians across different rooms and stages, making it a hub for live entertainment in the region.

Towradgi Beach Hotel

170 Pioneer Road

Beachside hotel venue in Towradgi offering outdoor entertainment.

Towradgi Beach Hotel & Waves

170 Pioneer Road

Towradgi Beach Hotel & Waves is a pub located in Towradgi, a beachside suburb of Wollongong on the New South Wales coast, that regularly hosts live music performances. The venue features a beer garden with ocean views and programs local and touring bands across various genres throughout the week.

Tradies Helensburgh

30 Boomerang St

Tradies Helensburgh is a live music venue located in Helensburgh, a suburb south of Wollongong in New South Wales. The venue hosts regular live performances across various genres and serves as a community gathering space for live entertainment in the Illawarra region.

Uni Bar Wollongong University

Union Building

University of Wollongong

Northfields Ave

Campus of the research-based university housing engineering, sciences and arts faculties.

UOW UniBar

Building 12, Northfields Ave, Gwynneville NSW 2500, Australia

Student bar situated in Gwynneville at UOW.

Waves, Wollongong

170 Pioneer Road

Pub in Towradgi near Wollongong's beaches.

WIN Entertainment Centre

Corner Of Crown & Harbour Streets

The WIN Entertainment Centre is a large indoor arena located in Wollongong, New South Wales, that hosts various events including live music performances.

WIN Stadium

Corner Of Crown & Harbour Streets

WIN Stadium is a pub located in Wollongong, NSW that hosts live music performances across various genres. The venue operates as a established live music destination in the Illawarra region, featuring local and touring acts on its stage.

Wollongong CBD Laneway

140 Keira Lane

Wollongong CBD Laneway is a pub located in Wollongong's central business district that functions as a live music venue. The venue hosts local and touring bands in an intimate laneway setting within the CBD.

Wollongong Comedy

61 Church St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Comedy venue in Wollongong.

Wollongong Comedy Festival

293/297 Crown St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Annual comedy festival held in Wollongong.

Wollongong Conservatorium of Music

Gleniffer Brae, Murphys Ave, Keiraville NSW 2500, Australia

The Wollongong Conservatorium of Music in Keiraville presents classical and contemporary live performances across multiple performance spaces, hosting concerts by students, faculty, and visiting musicians. The venue functions as both an educational institution and public performance space, offering a diverse program of recitals and ensemble performances throughout the year.

Wollongong Town Hall

Crown St &, Kembla St, Wollongong NSW 2500, Australia

Historic civic venue hosting events in Wollongong.

Wollongong Workshop Theatre

190 Gipps Rd, Gwynneville NSW 2500, Australia

Theatre venue located in Gwynneville, Wollongong.