Wollongong Town Hall

11/06/2026

Make a donation today, and Be Part of the Story!

💜 THIS EOFY - we invite you to 'Be Part of the Story'.

When the curtain rises, the magic may last only a few hours, but bringing a performance to life takes months - and sometimes years of collaboration.

Behind every show are writers, directors, actors, designers, technicians, stage managers, producers, costume makers and countless others working together to create unforgettable experiences for our community.

This EOFY, your tax-deductible donation helps support the people, creativity and craftsmanship that make live theatre possible.

Every gift, no matter the size, helps keep the arts thriving in the Illawarra and ensures future generations can experience the joy of live performance.

✨ Make a Donation today and Be Part of the Story! https://merrigong.com.au/support

11/06/2026

🚨 THIS FRIDAY! 🚨

Emma Holland is back with a brand new hour that absolutely refuses to behave itself.

The Dog Dies At The Start is exactly what it sounds like… and also nothing like what you think it is.

Dark, weird, brilliantly funny and surprisingly uplifting (yes, really), this is comedy that takes you somewhere unexpected — and somehow leaves you feeling good.

📅 Fri 12 Jun
🎟️ One night only
👉 https://merrigong.com.au/shows/emma-holland/

05/06/2026

Please note our venues will be closed on Mon 8 Jun, reopening at normal hours on Tue 9 Jun.

Wishing you a safe and enjoyable long weekend, and we look forward to welcoming you back to the theatre soon!

04/06/2026

Emma Holland brings her brilliantly unhinged new hour The Dog Dies At The Start to The Music Lounge.

“I told my manager I wanted to write a show about dead dogs and she said ‘oh god’… but that’s really her problem.”

Dark, strange, and unexpectedly heartfelt, Emma Holland turns chaos, grief and absurdity into a wildly funny new hour of stand-up.

Despite the title, she promises you’ll leave feeling good. Really.

📅 Fri 12 Jun | The Music Lounge
🎟️https://merrigong.com.au/shows/emma-holland/

04/06/2026

🎺 Jazz in the City - a one-day micro festival bringing FREE live music to six CBD venues.

Think curated jazz sets, vibrant local spaces, and a relaxed, wander-at-your-own-pace atmosphere across the city.

Whether you drop into The Music Lounge for one set or spend the whole afternoon exploring, it’s the perfect way to experience live music, great venues, and the CBD in full swing.

🗓️ Sat 6 June | 2 – 8pm
📍 The Icon | The Music Lounge | Lux Bistro Bar | Mr Crown | The Black Cockatoo | Scoundrel’s Rest

Featuring:
Cha Cha del Mar • Ema Cordé Duo • Garbett/Rodriguez/Adura/Mason Quartet • Glenn Whitehall • Mira • Montuno • Sarah Purdon Quartet • The Conchords • The Harmony by the Harbour Big Band (Sydney Conservatorium of Music) • The Humming Birds • The Illawarra Groove Collective • Trish Delaney-Brown Trio + Smith’s Hill High School & WollCon Jazz Combos

🎶 Free live music. Six venues. Wollongong CBD!
Explore the full lineup and plan your day: https://wollongongcbd.com.au/jazz-in-the-city/

See what’s on at The Music Lounge: https://merrigong.com.au/shows/jazz-in-the-city/

27/05/2026

🎹 Music in the Morning presents Sydney City Organist, Titus Grenyer
📍 Mon 15 Jun, 11am | Morning Tea served from 10am

From Wollongong Town Hall to Sydney’s grandest stages ✨

Born and raised in the Illawarra, Titus Grenyer discovered his love for the organ right here at Wollongong Town Hall at just 15 years old. Today, he is the City Organist at Sydney Town Hall and one of Australia’s leading voices in organ music.

Experience the majesty and power of the incredible Ronald Sharp organ in this rare solo concert.

Don’t miss this special homecoming performance from a visionary maestro. 🎶

Book Now: https://merrigong.com.au/shows/mitm-sydney-city-organist/

27/05/2026

🖤 Step into the smoky, seductive world of Parlour Noir 🖤

Inspired by the gritty glamour and shady chic of noir cinema, Jude Bowler and Christa Hughes bring a genre-bending cabaret packed with cool cynicism, fierce passion, fishnet stockings and unforgettable tunes.

From Marlene Dietrich and Edith Piaf to Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, The White Stripes and Prince - this is a deliciously twisted musical mash-up where everything old feels thrillingly new again.

✨ Sat 30 May, 8pm
✨ Starring Jude Bowler & Christa Hughes (Machine Gun Fe****io, Circus Oz)
Book Now: https://merrigong.com.au/shows/parlour-noir/

Expect glamour, grit and a little danger after dark. 🎙️🍸

25/05/2026

Every story starts with support.

At Merrigong Theatre Co, we create bold new Australian work and back the artists who bring it to life through our MERRIGONGX Artists’ Program

✨ 15 - 20 creative projects supported annually
✨ 63 new Australian works since 2005
✨ 400+ local artists supported

EOFY is a moment to reflect on what your support makes possible - and the stories still to come.

💜 Donate & Be Part of the Story: https://merrigong.com.au/support