PORT KEMBLA FESTIVAL 2026
APRIL 18. 1 STREET. 10 VENUES. 40+ ARTISTS.
Music, creativity, and community converge in the dynamic heart of Port Kembla. Port Kembla Festival is an annual event hosted by music venues, art galleries, laneways, barbershops, yoga studios, gardens and heaps more along Wentworth St. Our host spaces are curated mindfully, each provides a new and unique experience to explore. The event is an all day, all night gig-crawl with something for everyone.
ABOUT
Port Kembla Festival is produced by Holy Pavlova and sponsored by Wollongong City Council, PKX, Dimosons and Planet Fitness. Each year up to 4,000 people from all corners of the country descend onto Wentworth St to enjoy the event.
The festival presents an exciting range of live music and is set alongside markets, workshops and light installations in urban settings. We take great pride in the unpolished, industrial context on which Port Kembla Festival thrives – heavy industry, a seaside culture and a thriving arts scene. This year, Port Kembla Festival shines a light on our native Illawarra music and arts scene.
Our official host venues include The Servo, The Iron Yampi, Future Artifacts, The Shave Cave, The Wentworth, Nasa Gallery & Studios, Number 99, The Panthaway, Port Beirut and Red Point Arts Studio. However, explore a little further and you’ll find plenty of extra treats around the street.
RSVP INFO
RSVP required for 18+ attendees. Under 18's don't need to register. Please note that although the festival is all ages, access for minors is granted on a venue-by-venue basis. Detailed information on this will be announced closer to the date.
If venues are full, we encourage you to try another space or enjoy the many unique corners of Port Kembla. The event kicks off at 2PM and runs til late, so you’ll have all day to find a space which feels like home.
FAQS
✺ Is the event BYO? No. Venues are licensed, support local!
✺ Is the event all-ages? Yes, most stages are. But the later hours can get loud for little ones.
✺ What about dogs? Not everywhere, but The Servo stage is.
✺ Is the event outside? Port Kembla Festival is a multi-venue festival, not a street festival. Our stages are unique indoor spaces along Wentworth St. Although you will find markets, DJs, and light projections hidden along the way between venue stops!
✺ When does it run? 2PM til late.
CONTACT US
For any enquiries about the festival, you can hit us on the below! If you’re a venue looking to host, an artist looking to play, or a curious patron wanting to find out more… we’re here for you.
