Wollongong City Council presents Australia Day Fireworks 2026

This Australia Day, head down to Wollongong Harbour for a family-friendly community celebration!

The evening kicks off with a Welcome to Country from 5 pm, followed by loads of kids’ activities in Osborne Park - think roving entertainment, live music, tasty food and street shows to keep everyone smiling. PLUS, i98FM Street Fleet will be onsite with feel-good freebies!

Then at 9 pm, look to the sky as Wollongong Harbour lights up with a spectacular Australia Day fireworks display!

Don’t forget to turn on 98.1FM, where the fireworks will be perfectly synced to music for the ultimate experience.

Australia Day at Wollongong Harbour, presented by Wollongong City Council and proudly supported by the Illawarra Mercury, the Cram Foundation and Feel Good i98.

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