Wollongong Town Hall

30/06/2026

Today is the last day of the financial year, and we can’t think of a better time to thank you for being part of our community. A special thank you to everyone who has donated and supported our EOFY Appeal so far. 💜

The arts are vital to the wellbeing of our community, and we can’t imagine a world without stories being shared on our stages.

There’s still time to make a difference.

If your donation is received before midnight tonight, it’s tax-deductible in this financial year - and every single dollar helps us continue bringing powerful stories to life.

Thank you for Being Part of Our Story. 🔥

👉 https://merrigong.com.au/support

29/06/2026

⏰ Last Chance to Make an Impact Before EOFY 💜

There's still time to make a tax-deductible donation before 30 June and help us continue bringing outstanding theatre to our region.

There's nothing more powerful than coming together as a community to share great storytelling. The arts connect us, inspire us, and strengthen our community in so many ways.

Make your EOFY donation today and Be Part of the Story.
👉 merrigong.com.au/support

22/06/2026

What if your donation was the reason a young person fell in love with theatre?

The moment the lights go down. The first laugh. The first gasp. The moment they realise stories can be theirs too.

We’re so close to our EOFY goal, but still need $7,000 by Jun 30.

Help us create more of these moments.

Donate today and Be Part of the story 💜
https://merrigong.com.au/support

All donations of $2 or more are tax deductible. Every amount, regardless of size, makes a meaningful difference.

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/