Explore all the exciting events happening in Nowra during your stay with our regularly updated Shoalhaven Events Guide. From lively markets and local festivals to art exhibitions, outdoor adventures, and live music performances, you’ll find something for everyone. Whether you’re a foodie, an art lover, or an outdoor enthusiast, our guide will help you make the most of your time in the beautiful Shoalhaven region. Don’t miss out on all the local happenings—there’s always something special to experience!
Pleasant Way River Lodge is the perfect accommodation option for catching a show at the Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, which is located just 500m away!
2025 Nowra and Shoalhaven Events
Nowra Growers and Makers Market – Jellybean Park
Every Thursday (2pm to 5:30pm)
1 Egans Lane, Nowra
Nowra Show
7-8 February
Nowra Showgrounds
Amy Shark – The Solo Acoustic ‘Songs & Stories’ Tour
9 February
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
Exhibition: New Horizons 2025 – Fresh takes from some of the youngest artists in the Shoalhaven
15 February to 8 March
Shoalhaven Regional Gallery, Nowra
Exhibition: Finding Hope in Afghanistan – Muzafar Ali
15 February to 8 March
Shoalhaven Regional Gallery, Nowra
Exhibition: Analog – Curated by Kaz Therese, Bec Dean, Jawad Yacoubi and Mahdi Mohammadi
15 February to 8 March
Shoalhaven Regional Gallery, Nowra
Exhibition: Single Channel – Tony Albert, Destiny Deacon and Virginia Fraser, Gabriella and Silvana Mangano, Club Ate, Shaun Gladwell and Tracey Moffatt
15 February to 8 March
Shoalhaven Regional Gallery, Nowra
Shimano Husky Triathlon Festival | Husky Ultra
20 to 23 February
Huskisson
Joe Avati – When I Was Your Age Tour
21 February
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
The Country Championships
23 February
Shoalhaven City Turf Club, South Nowra
Darren Coggan – Fire and Rain the James Taylor Songbook
25 February
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
Creedence Clearwater Collective
2 March
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
Australian Brandenburg Orchestra
13 March
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
Pass the Butler
14 to 29 March
Players Theatre, Meroo St. Bomaderry
Anh Do – The Happiest Refugee Live!
26 March
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
Hooked on Swing
30 March
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
Terra Nova 24 Adventure Race
5 to 6 April
Shoalhaven – Kioloa
Hindley Street Country Club – Just Gets Better
10 April
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
You Got It! A Salute to Roy Orbison starring John Stephan
13 April
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
Autumn Celebration of Food Showcase
24 April
Harry Sawkins Park, Nowra
Spirit of the ANZACS
29 April
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowrantre
Anthony Callea & Tim Campbell – The Songs of Elton & George
2 May
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
Music of the Night
4 May
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
The TEN Tenors – 30th Anniversary Tour
9 May
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
Robertson Brothers 60’s Variety TV Show
10 May
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
Swim Run Jervis Bay
17 May
Jervis Bay
Open Field Arts Festival
13 to 15 June
Berry
Glenn Starr – Hit Parade
17 June
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
The Best of the Bee Gees – Saturday Night Fever Show
20 June
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
Ultra Trail Jervis Bay
28 June
Jervis Bay
The Eagles Greatest Hits Australia and NZ Tour
25 July
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
The F.O.C.K 2025 Festival of Canoe and Kayak
8 to 10 August
The Gangagruwan, Kangaroo Valley
Sydney Comedy Festival Showcase
14 August
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
Herman’s Hermits
15 August
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
Viva Pavarotti – Paul Tabone
20 August
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
PBR Australia Presents: PBR Monster Energy Tour Nowra Invitational
27 September
Shoalhaven Rugby Football Club, Nowra
The Good Old Days of Rock ‘n’ Roll
28 September
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
Cruising with the Grandparents Club – A Musical Comedy
9 October
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
Cirque Nouvelle – A New Evolution of Circus
12 October
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
NSW Police Band – Music for the Stage and Screen
15 October
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
The Nutcracker – Victorian State Ballet
8 November
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
The Joe Cocker Express – Mad Dog vs The Englishman
14 November
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
JD Smith – A Christmas Celebration
2 December
Shoalhaven Entertainment Centre, Nowra
Nowra Cup
14 December
Shoalhaven City Turf Club, South Nowra
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Events and details are subject to change.