On now
All dayWorkshops and classes
2026 Introduction to Woodwork Classes
The Illawarra Woodwork School, Woonona
$950Indoor
December 2026 in Wollongong
141 things are on in Wollongong and the Illawarra in December 2026 (1 to 31 Dec), 54 of them free, from Helensburgh to Kiama. Wollongong, Shellharbour, Kiama and down the coast.
141 events.
47 things are just for kids and not shown here. See the kids and families guide, or pick Kids and families above.
In December 2026 (1 to 31 Dec)
Day by day
Running nowExhibitions, courses and seasons already under way1 event
Tuesday1 December3 events
Sport and fitnessWomen's Social Lawn Bowls
Wednesday2 December13 events
Outdoors
Garden Discovery Buggy Tour
Wollongong Botanic Garden, Wollongong
FreeKidsOutdoor+4 more dates
Outdoors
Garden Discovery Buggy Tour
Wollongong Botanic Garden, Keiraville
FreeKidsOutdoor+4 more dates
Outdoors
Garden Discovery Buggy Tour
Wollongong Botanic Garden, Wollongong
FreeKidsOutdoor+4 more dates
Outdoors
Garden Discovery Buggy Tour
Wollongong Botanic Garden, Wollongong
FreeKidsAll agesOutdoor+4 more dates
Arts and theatre
The Greatest Christmas Show
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong
$49.90 to $79.90KidsIndoor+1 more date
Sport and fitness
Kyokushin Karate
Unanderra Community Centre, Unanderra
$65KidsAll agesIndoor+8 more dates
Live musicTo Be Human 'Introspection' EP Launch w/ Wollongong // giraffeHead // Kryver
Live music
To Be Human 'Introspection' EP Launch w/ Wollongong // giraffeHead // Kryver
La La La's, Wollongong
$10
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Thursday3 December10 events
Food and wine
THURSDAY NIGHT CHEF SERIES WITH IAIN SMART
Bangalay Dining, Shoalhaven Heads
$95Indoor+4 more dates
Workshops and classes
Drop in Arts @ Red Point Arts
Red Point Arts, Port Kembla
$5 to $10IndoorAll ages+4 more dates
Live musicMystic Tea Party 'Slipstream' Album Tour w/ Special Guests
Friday4 December10 events
Markets
Crown Street Markets (Produce Market)
Crown Street Mall, Wollongong
FreeOutdoorAll ages+3 more dates
Community
Social Night for People with Disability at Wollongong Library (Ages 18+)
Wollongong Library, Wollongong
FreeAll agesIndoor18+
Live musicRaised As Wolves w/ Amends // Great Job! // T.F.O.E
Saturday5 December21 events
Workshops and classes
Christmas Centrepiece Workshop
Shellharbour City Libraries & Museum, Shellharbour City Centre
$40Indoor18+
Workshops and classes
Planning Ahead for Your Family | Free Seniors Workshop
Warilla Bowls & Recreation Club, Barrack Heights
FreeIndoor
Live musicEssence of Brass
CommunitySaturday @ The Sporties
Arts and theatre
Velvet Cabaret Christmas Spectacular... at the Vault!
The Vault Port Kembla, Port Kembla
$51.70 to $85
Live music
Saturday Sounds in the Sunken Lounge
The Fraternity Club, Fairy Meadow
FreeIndoor+3 more dates
Live musicFoxton & Sugerman present The Gospel Project: A Christmas Special
Live music
Foxton & Sugerman present The Gospel Project: A Christmas Special
University of Wollongong, Wollongong
$49
Live musicFoxton & Sugerman present The Gospel Project: A Christmas Special
Live music
Foxton & Sugerman present The Gospel Project: A Christmas Special
University of Wollongong, Wollongong
$49Indoor
Live musicSaturday Spin
Live music
THE WALLFLOWERS 30 Years of Bringing Down the Horse +more
Anita's Theatre Thirroul, Thirroul
$99.80 to $122.23
Live music
DICEY'S SATURDAYS w/ Blackout Fun Club // Chick // Sans Rival // Solarr
Dicey Riley's Hotel, Wollongong
Free+3 more dates
Live musicDICEY'S SATURDAYS w/ Aodhan // The Beanstalks // DOLLS
Live music
DICEY'S SATURDAYS w/ Aodhan // The Beanstalks // DOLLS
Dicey Riley's Hotel, Wollongong
Free+3 more dates
Live music
DICEY'S SATURDAYS w/ The Tin Knees // Was Permanent // Kye Hallson // Benchwarmers
Dicey Riley's Hotel, Wollongong
Free+3 more dates
Live music
DICEY'S SATURDAYS w/ Proxy Diver x As People // Flavuh // Rattle Gun
Dicey Riley's Hotel, Wollongong
Free+3 more dates
NightlifeFun Prison - FREE Weekly Rock & Roll Party - w/ 96 Tears & Wellness Coach
Nightlife
Fun Prison - FREE Weekly Rock & Roll Party - w/ 96 Tears & Wellness Coach
La La La's, Wollongong
FreeIndoor+3 more dates
Sunday6 December20 events
MarketsCulburra Beach Markets
Markets
Culburra Beach Markets
Culburra Beach Community Centre, Culburra Beach
Dogs welcomeIndoorOutdoor
MarketsKiama Seaside Markets
Live music
St Nicholas Day feat. FREE Carols by the German Choir
The German Club Wollongong, Kembla Grange
Free
Live musicSunday Sessions: Jack Willis
Club and pub nightsWPT
NightlifeLAST DRINKS w/ CHAZ
Live musicLAST DRINKS w/ Climb Mate
NightlifeLAST DRINKS w/ CHAZ
NightlifeLAST DRINKS w/ JK
NightlifeLAST DRINKS w/ CHAZ
Monday7 December1 event
Tuesday8 December2 events
Community
Shoalhaven: Shoalhaven Veteran & Family Hub Turns 4!
Shoalhaven Veteran & Family Hub, Nowra
Free
Arts and theatre
Dancing Through the Decades
Illawarra Performing Arts Centre, Wollongong
$49 to $59All ages
Wednesday9 December1 event
Thursday10 December5 events
Community
Author Talk with Sarah Bourne at Wollongong Library (Ages 18+)
Wollongong Library, Wollongong
FreeIndoor18+
Friday11 December4 events
Workshops and classes
Tech Help with Living Connected - Ulladulla Library
Ulladulla Library, Ulladulla
Free
Family
Christmas Crafternoon at Wollongong Library
Wollongong Library, Wollongong
FreeKidsAll agesIndoor
Live music
Next On: The Vandastruts - 'What Are The Odds' EP Launch
Anita's Theatre Thirroul, Thirroul
$20
Saturday12 December10 events
MarketsRed Point Arts Makers' Market
Sunday13 December7 events
CommunityMonthly Blokes Brunch
Community
Jolly Dolly Christmas Bingo feat. Bree Vin Ammyl and Felicity Frockaccino
The German Club Wollongong, Kembla Grange
Live music
Sunday Sessions featuring Caleb Foster
Stoic Brewing Shellharbour, Barrack Heights
FreeIndoor
Live musicKeith Zehr
Wednesday16 December4 events
CommunityVision Impaired Yarners at Wollongong Library
Community
Vision Impaired Yarners at Wollongong Library
Wollongong Library, Wollongong
FreeIndoorAll ages
Workshops and classes
Let's Try... Polymer Clay Earrings at Corrimal Library (Ages 18+)
Corrimal Library, Corrimal
FreeIndoor18+
Community
Author Talk with Catherine DeVrye at Wollongong Library (Ages 18+)
Wollongong Library, Wollongong
Free18+Indoor
Friday18 December1 event
Saturday19 December5 events
CommunityA Very L.O.W Xmas Vol: 3
Live music
Caravãna Sun - Wombarra Bowlo (ALL AGES)
The Wombarra Bowlo & Thai Food, Wombarra
$22.50 to $55OutdoorAll agesKids
Sunday20 December5 events
Workshops and classes
Sunday Creative Sessions for Everybody
Joyce Wheatley Community Centre, Kiama
$5KidsAll ages
Community
Believe Church Community Christmas Carols Service
Shellharbour City Libraries & Museum, Shellharbour
Live musicOcæn 'Sunburn' Album Launch w/ Loose Surface // Ren & the Rudeboys
Live music
Ocæn 'Sunburn' Album Launch w/ Loose Surface // Ren & the Rudeboys
La La La's, Wollongong
$17.33
Monday21 December1 event
Thursday24 December1 event
Friday25 December3 events
Food and wine
Christmas Day Luncheon
Towradgi Beach Hotel, Towradgi
$40 to $119KidsAll agesIndoor+1 more date
Food and wine
Christmas Day Lunch Buffet
Bella Char Restaurant and Wine Bar, Gerringong
$79 to $189KidsIndoor
Saturday26 December2 events
MarketsCallala Beach Makers Markets
Sunday27 December3 events
Sport and fitness
Illawarra Hawks v New Zealand Breakers
WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
KidsIndoor
Monday28 December2 events
Thursday31 December6 events
Sport and fitness
Illawarra Hawks v South East Melbourne Phoenix
WIN Entertainment Centre, Wollongong
Indoor
Just over the range, in Southern Highlands
Senior Concert Series, Mittagong · Wednesday 2 DecArt & ... Lecture Series, Bowral · Friday 4 DecLive Music/ Kora Naughton Band, Robertson · Friday 4 DecRunning something? Add it in a minute.
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