Illawarra Performing Arts Centre - IPAC

Illawarra Performing Arts Centre - IPAC Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC) is Wollongong’s premier performance venue and home to Merrigong Theatre Company
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Located right in the heart of Wollongong, Illawarra Performing Arts Centre (IPAC) is the region’s premier performing arts complex. Whether you’re looking for the latest professional Australian or
international theatre productions, dance, children’s shows, stand-up comedy or live music, IPAC is your destination! Boasting comfortable seating with great sight lines, well-stocked bars and friendly st

aff, IPAC has entertainment in Wollongong covered. The Social at IPAC provides a relaxed urban setting to meet with friends and enjoy all day dining from 8am until 2.30pm weekdays. With an extensive café and bar menu, Seven Miles Coffee the Cat's Pajamas and pre-theatre dining specials,The Social at IPAC offers a contemporary, welcoming and social dining experience.

DIRECT FROM THE UK – THE ROD STEWART SHOW ✨📅 Fri 9 Oct, 7.30pmThe UK Rod Stewart Show brings internationally acclaimed v...
07/09/2026

DIRECT FROM THE UK – THE ROD STEWART SHOW ✨

📅 Fri 9 Oct, 7.30pm

The UK Rod Stewart Show brings internationally acclaimed vocalist Shaun J. Marshall to the stage - delivering Rod’s unmistakable soulful sound and legendary stage presence in a powerhouse live performance, backed by a full live band featuring some of Australia’s top session musicians.

With over 40 years of Rod’s iconic music 🎶 Expect all the favourites, from 'Maggie May', 'Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?, 'Hot Legs', 'Sailing'…and plenty more!

🎟️ Book Now: https://merrigong.com.au/shows/rod-stewart-show/

03/09/2026

Dad + mates + beer + live music = Father's Day gift sorted. 🍻

Skip the socks and treat Dad to The Choir of Man! This Olivier Award-nominated musical sensation packed with massive hits, hilarious moments, incredible harmonies and a working bar on stage is the perfect gift.

Grab the tickets, grab the mates and give Dad a night at the pub… with a little more singing.

30 Sep - 4 Oct
https://merrigong.com/TheChoirofMan

They say laughter’s the best medicine, and Daniel Muggleton is bringing the dose you need this Saturday with TWO shows! ...
02/09/2026

They say laughter’s the best medicine, and Daniel Muggleton is bringing the dose you need this Saturday with TWO shows! 🤣

Expect quick-fire jokes, bold punchlines and a night of gloriously unfiltered fun. 🎤🔥

📅 Sat 5 Sep, 5pm & 7pm
🎟️ Book Now: merrigong.com.au/shows/daniel-muggleton/

Don’t miss out - less than 30 tickets remain! 👀

Daniel Muggleton

🦕 JUST ANNOUNCED! 🦖Get ready for a prehistoric adventure with Dinosaur World Live! 🌋Dare to experience the delights of t...
02/09/2026

🦕 JUST ANNOUNCED! 🦖

Get ready for a prehistoric adventure with Dinosaur World Live! 🌋

Dare to experience the delights of this Olivier Award-winning interactive show, perfect for the whole family. Meet remarkably lifelike dinosaurs - including the mighty Tyrannosaurus Rex - live on the IPAC stage! 🦖

📅 12 - 13 Jan 2027
🎫 Tickets on sale now!
🔗 https://merrigong.com.au/shows/dinosaurworld/

Dinosaur World Live Australia

31/08/2026

A Christmas celebration created for Grandparents... and loved by everyone.

A hilarious new chapter in The Grandparents Club trilogy, starring Gold and Silver Logie winner Lynne McGranger alongside Wayne Scott Kermond, Andrew James and Leigh Archer, this heartwarming musical comedy celebrates the joy, mayhem and magic of family Christmases.

As the gang juggle impossible gift wish lists, complicated dietary requirements, synchronised family arrivals and keeping Christmas diplomacy intact, they sneak away to support Jimmy Bigelow’s very important pre-Christmas Event.

What could possibly go wrong?

🎄 Christmas in the Grandparents Club
📅 Wed 11 Nov | 3pm & 7pm
🎟️ https://merrigong.com/christmas
The GrandParents Club

TOMORROW NIGHT! Don't miss ABBA: Thank You for the Music ✨📅 Fri 28 Aug, 7.30pmGet ready to sing, dance and relive all th...
27/08/2026

TOMORROW NIGHT! Don't miss ABBA: Thank You for the Music ✨

📅 Fri 28 Aug, 7.30pm

Get ready to sing, dance and relive all the ABBA hits you know and love including ‘Waterloo’, ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Dancing Queen’ and so many more! 💃🕺

Starring Narelle Ryan, Michelle Bermingham and a full live backing band, this is the ultimate ABBA celebration 🎶

Book Now: https://merrigong.com.au/shows/abba-thank-you-for-the-music-2/

ABBA Thank you for the Music

Don't miss the second and final performance of The Sweet Caroline Australian tour for 2026. This is your last chance to ...
25/08/2026

Don't miss the second and final performance of The Sweet Caroline Australian tour for 2026.

This is your last chance to sing your heart out and to bring Neil Diamond's classic songs back to life!

This Sat 29 Aug, 2pm
Book Now: https://merrigong.com.au/shows/the-sweet-caroline2/

📸 Top image by Neil Spencer

🎤 Khaled Khalafalla is coming to Wollongong!Following a string of sold-out shows across Australia, Khaled Khalafalla bri...
25/08/2026

🎤 Khaled Khalafalla is coming to Wollongong!

Following a string of sold-out shows across Australia, Khaled Khalafalla brings his hilarious new show, The Let Me Take You There Tour.

Honest. Mostly clean. Absolutely hilarious. 😂

Expect big laughs, a few gasps, and plenty of those moments where you think, “Wait… did he really just say that?”

📅 Sun 18 Oct, 6:30pm
🎟️ Book now: https://merrigong.com.au/shows/khaled-khalafalla/

⭐⭐⭐⭐ “One of comedy’s hottest talents, a must see.” -The West Australian
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Khalafalla is raw and witty, leaves audiences in stitches…”- The Music
⭐⭐⭐⭐ “Has the audience in stitches from the get go.” - Herald Sun

Khaled Khalafalla

24/08/2026

Jonathan Biggins (co-creator and star of The Wharf R***e) returns in this brilliantly funny political satire🎭

Delivering a razor-sharp portrayal of former Prime Minister Paul Keating, The Gospel According to Paul is packed with fresh political fodder, legendary one-liners and enough quotable lines to keep the caucus talking long after the curtain falls.

No matter where you sit on the political spectrum, this is one show you won't regret voting yes to.
Secure your seats today!

The Gospel According to Paul - The Second Coming
25 - 27 Sep
https://merrigong.com.au/shows/the-gospel-according-to-paul/

Address

32 Burelli Street
Wollongong, NSW
2500

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 4pm
Tuesday 10am - 4pm
Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm

Telephone

+61242245999

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