Music

From the team that brought you the sold out season of Avenue Q comes another smash hit musical.

Tom Waits has captivated fans for four decades with his gritty storytelling and eclectic mix of genres. Performed by Dave Graney, Lachlan Bryan, Brooke Taylor, Delsinki and Joyce Prescher.

Atomic: The Songs of Blondie returns with the music and cultural impact of Blondie, tracing the band’s evolution from New York’s underground club scene to their emergence as one of the most influential acts of the late 20th century.

Returns Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 February in 2026 with a glorious weekend of summer celebrations featuring some of the biggest names in Australian music.

Manizha, the multicultural songstress who captivated the world as Russia’s final Eurovision representative in 2021, brings her revolutionary sound to the stage. She crafts an electrifying musical journey, a masterful blend of ancient, soulful Tajikistan melodies with driving art-pop and hypnotic electronic beats.

A new, dynamic collaboration! A  ‘conversation in Blues music and poetry’ presented by Fiona Boyes and Wiradjuri elder Uncle Glenn Loughrey.  Set up in a way reminiscent of ‘songwriters in the round’, the interplay between music, words, and yarning, opens a space of dialogue between two different traditions.

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Gypsy brings its acclaimed, immersive Fleetwood Mac experience to St Kilda — delivering a powerful two-hour concert packed with all the iconic hits: Go Your Own Way, Dreams, Rhiannon, The Chain, Landslide, Gypsy, and more.

Ethel Cain – the creation of Florida-born multidisciplinary artist Hayden Anhedönia.

For the first time in 10years, Pony Face will revisit Nebraska – the iconic, lo-fi album made famous by Bruce Springsteen.

After three sold out Hamer Hall shows with MSO in September 2025, Tim Freedman is ready to strip things back and get his cabaret on at MEMO Music Hall this coming February.

GRAMMY-nominated singer, songwriter and musician Gregory Alan Isakov returns for his third tour performing in an intimate acoustic format.

The first ever Southside Summer Sizzler bringing more of the best in local alt-country and Americana to the bay side – this time featuring Freya-Josephine Hollick with full Band and the Smith & Western Jury, ably supported by Norwood.

Four brilliant hard rocking bands to end a epic weekend of music in St Kilda

After eight years as a professional performer, she has become a queen of blues and jazz, renowned for her interpretations of the classic repertoire and no stranger to it’s many hallowed halls and festivals.

One of Australia’s busiest concert pianists, Coady Green is acknowledged as a major talent on the international concert circuit, and has had a much-awarded career in Australia, London and internationally. He was a lecturer and piano teacher at Goldsmiths College, University of London, and a piano teacher at the Royal College of Music. He now teaches piano and lectures at the Melbourne Conservatorium.

Choiroke is Melbourne’s joyfully inclusive group singing experience – part choir, part karaoke. We project lyrics and teach vocal harmonies on the spot, using professional backing tracks to bring the music to life. No experience is needed – just a love of singing.

It’s back beside the Palais for a big program of featured artists.

Ben Folds is an Emmy-nominated singer-songwriter who has created an enormous body of genre-bending music that includes pop albums with Ben Folds Five, multiple solo albums, a holiday album, and numerous collaborative records.

The New York Times called him ‘deliciously addictive’ and said when you listen to Harry Manx ‘you are listening to an original.’ Seven time Maple Blues award winner, Folk Artist of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, six Juno nominations…..welcome to the Harry Zone.

The St Kilda Blues festival is the brainchild of blues fans and hospitality experts, Gavan and Sonya Breen who wanted to provide “A free weekend celebrating the spirit of the blues, the music and all things blues. Music everywhere for everybody.”

Gillian Welch and David Rawlings make an exciting return to Melbourne.

The return of Epic Brass! After a long hiatus, Jack Howard’s mighty Epic Brass show returns to its spiritual home, Memo Music Hall. Jack is joined on stage by a cavalcade of guest singers plus a killer horn section and band to celebrate the great horn hits and hidden gems of Australian rock – from Hunters and Collectors and the Oils to The Saints, Laughing Clowns and Painters And Dockers, the show features an incredible set list of killer Australian brass tunes.

A Beerfest party with The Presets (DJ Set) headlining an epic celebration of craft beer, cider, spirits, cocktails, food, and non-stop entertainment!

A celebration of Irish culture, bringing you a little taste of Ireland, right in the heart of St Kilda.

Direct from the United States, described by the LA Times as “The greatest Beatles show in the world.”

Trailblazer.