Albion Park will once again come alive with food, music and community spirit when the popular Eats and Beats series returns on Saturday, 27 June, bringing an exciting mix of dining, live entertainment and family-friendly fun to the town centre and Tongarra Road.
Building on the continued success of previous Eats and Beats events, the June edition will deliver the much-loved street‑festival experience, transforming Albion Park into a buzzing hub where locals and visitors can eat, listen, explore and connect.
Caption: Shellharbour City Mayor Chris Homer with Executive Director, Active Transport, Design and Activation at Transport for NSW Michelle Veljanovska, along with representatives from Albion Park Public School and i98FM ahead of Eats and Beats Albion Park. Image courtesy of Shellharbour City Council.
The twilight event will feature a lively selection of street food and sweet treats, live music and roving performers, creative market stalls, and interactive activities for kids, creating something for everyone to enjoy.
Shellharbour City Mayor Chris Homer said Eats and Beats continues to be a key part of Council's efforts to activate local town centres and support small businesses.
"Eats and Beats has proven to be a fantastic way to bring our town centres to life and give people a reason to come together locally," Mayor Homer said.
"Albion Park has a strong sense of community, and this event builds on that by creating a welcoming space where people can enjoy great food, music and entertainment while supporting local businesses."
Designed as a free, family-friendly event, Eats and Beats Albion Park will showcase a mix of emerging local performers and well-loved festival favourites, with atmospheric lighting and entertainment adding to the vibrant winter evening atmosphere.
"Events like this help boost local trade, create positive experiences in our main streets and foster a stronger sense of place," he said.
"We're excited to see Albion Park light up once again."
The Eats and Beats series is proudly supported by the NSW Government's Open Streets program, led by Transport for NSW, with Council securing $350,000 in funding to bring these vibrant events to life.
Minister for Transport, John Graham said:
"Too often our main streets are something we drive through, rather than drive to. As this event highlights, we can use our streets to bring communities together and drive revenue for local businesses.
"Through the Open Streets program, the Minns Labor Government is making it easier for councils across NSW to activate their streets, cutting red tape and supporting local events like Eats and Beats."
Further event details, including the full program and timings, will be announced closer to the date.
For updates, visit www.shellharbourevents.com.au or follow Shellharbour City Council on social media.
