Upcoming Entertainment Events in Our Region

Plenty to See and Do – Get Involved or Be Entertained! Our region is buzzing with a fantastic range of entertainment options to suit every taste and interest. Whether you’re keen to take part or just want to sit back and enjoy, check out the following events happening in our area in the near future:

Shellharbour SUP Festival

Event Dates: 30 Oct 2026 — 01 Nov 2026 7:00 AM

Rates From: $10 to $150

  • Mia Beach, Reddall Parade
  • Lake Illawarra

The Shellharbour SUP Shellharbour will feature three days of exciting SUP flat water races, SUP surfing, market stalls, food trucks and entertainment.

The festival kicks off on Friday at Warilla Beach with the much anticipating SUP surfing. Finals will be held Saturday morning, crowning the winners of the men’s and women’s divisions of all age categories, followed by the heart-racing BOP race.

Saturday night, tickets are available to competitors, friends and family for dinner, a live band, presentations with trophies and prize money, giveaways and lucky door prizes.

Sunday is the celebration of SUP! There is a range of activities at Reddall Reserve, Lake Illawarra.

Enjoy the entertainment, vendor stalls, activity stations, food trucks and merchandise at the sponsor marquees. Jodi Edwards will perform the Welcome to Country, followed the SUP Yoga class. Mid-morning, it’s a novelty dress-up theme for the 2-kilometre inflatable SUP course designed for all abilities. The more serious paddle boarders will be racing nine kilometres on Lake Illawarra. SUP Dragon boats and “Pups on SUPs” will round off the day’s paddle boarding events. Everyone is then invited to enjoy the festivities and presentations.

This is an event you don’t want to miss!

THAT. Skate Park w Flight Facilities – Halloween Edition

Event Dates: 31 Oct 2026 2:00 PM

  • 1 Havilah Place
  • Kiama

THAT. SKATE PARK IS BACK – BUT MAKE IT HALLOWEEN!

THAT. Events is bringing its second THAT. Skate Park event to Kiama — and this time, it’s getting a Halloween makeover!

Kiama Skate Park will again be transformed into a unique outdoor dancefloor, combining Halloween, electronic music and the industrial atmosphere of the skate park.

The event will feature Flight Facilities, performing at Kiama for the first time, with support from Airwolf Paradise and Soul Wun.

Located just 1 kilometre from Kiama Train Station, Kiama Skate Park is known for its open-plan layout, large feature ramps and three-level viewing platform. For this special event, the skate park will be transformed with a large scaffold stage, striking scaffold towers, immersive lighting and sound, creating a one-of-a-kind setting for a night of music and dancing.

Unlocking The Doors – Tribute to The Doors

Event Dates: 29 Nov 2026 3:00 PM

Rates From: $35

  • 18 Belinda St
  • Gerringong

Unlocking The Doors celebrates The Doors’ music, poetry and madness at The Co-Op.

The tribute band recreates the authentic experience of a Doors concert. Rich delivers baritone vocals and primal screams. Sandy brings jazz-inspired keyboards and bass. Mick captures finger-picked flamenco guitar work. Lee combines jazz, rock and Latin rhythms.

Music. Poetry. Madness.

The true experience of a Doors concert comes alive. Food is available from The Courtyard.