Wheelchair Accessible

Ray Lawler’s Doll Trilogy

@ Red Stitch
Tuesday 10 February
-
Saturday 11 April

Lauded as a “watershed moment” for Australian theatre in 1955, Summer of the Seventeenth Doll became part of our cultural mythology. Expanded with Kid Stakes and Other Times, Ray Lawler’s trilogy charts the transformation of a nation.

In 2026 The Doll Trilogy will be performed in its entirety for the first time since 1985, by a single ensemble as Lawler intended. Experience the raw beauty, humour and heartbreak that have made these plays a cornerstone of our cultural identity.

From the playful romance of Kid Stakes in 1937, through the war-shadowed years of Other Times, to the shattering conclusion of Summer of the Seventeenth Doll in 1953, the characters embody idealism, disappointment and resilience against the backdrop of a rapidly changing world. Lawler’s masterful writing depicts working class Melbourne with warmth, humour and sensitivity.

Written for a dedicated ensemble, The Doll Trilogy finds its ideal home at Red Stitch where intimacy, ambition, and the actors’ craft unite to immerse audiences in this uniquely Melbourne story.

See each play at your pace or go full trilogy on selected weekends.

$$69+

Red Stitch, Rear 2 Chapel Street (opposite the Astor)

Sapphire IWD Panel

@ Victorian Pride Centre
Thursday 5 March
@ 4:00 pm

Pride in Diversity (PID)’s Sapphire Program is proud to host our annual International Women’s Day (IWD) event.

Now in its third year at the Victorian Pride Centre, Sapphire IWD continues to centre sapphic LGBTQ+ experiences, leadership and visibility, aligned with this year’s UN Women Australia theme, Balance the Scales.

Free, but registration is essential

Free

Victorian Pride Centre, 79-81 Fitzroy Street | Monday to Friday – 9am to 6pm | Saturday & Sunday – 10am to 6pm

Forty Years Of Steve Earle’s ‘Guitar Town’

@ Memo
Friday 6 March
@ 8:00 pm

“Everybody told me you can’t get farOn 37 dollars and a jap guitarNow I’m smokin’ into Texas with the hammer downAnd a rockin’ little combo from the Guitar Town.”

Honoring 40 Years of Guitar Town, featuring Shane Nicholson, Duncan Phillips, with very special guest singers Freya Josephine Hollick, Lachlan Bryan, Rebecca Barnard, Kim Volkman, and backed by an ‘all-star’ band!

Yeah it’s your good rocking daddy down from Tennessee

$49/39/29+bf Online

Memo, 88 Acland Street

The Gnomes supported by Digger and The Pussycats

@ St Kilda Sports Club
Saturday 7 March
@ 7:00 pm

LAST LAP LIVE

Free

St Kilda Sports Club, 66 Fitzroy St

LOL Podcast live

@ Palais
Saturday 7 March
@ 3:30 pm

Experience the show like never before with interactive games, hilarious moments, and topics you will only hear in person.

Get ready for an unforgettable evening with Cash, Kate, Harper, Maverick and Kenzie filled with laughter and plenty of surprises.

$70+

Palais, Lower Esplanade

St Kilda Residents Open Day

@ Victorian Pride Centre
Saturday 7 March
@ 11:00 am

Take a tour, meet the team, and see how they support our community.

11 am to 1.30 pm

Free

Victorian Pride Centre, 79-81 Fitzroy Street | Monday to Friday – 9am to 6pm | Saturday & Sunday – 10am to 6pm

Chain – Live

@ Memo
Saturday 7 March
@ 8:00 pm

The originators of ‘Oz-Blues’

$55/45/35+bf Online

Memo, 88 Acland Street

Into The Mystic – The Music Of Van Morrison

@ Memo
Sunday 8 March
@ 3:00 pm

Joe and his 8-piece band takes the audience on a journey that begins in the 60’s and moves through the decades encompassing Van’s worldwide hits with a sprinkling of some of the more mystical poetic songs from the ‘Astral Weeks’ album.

Joe Creighton is pleased to share the stage with very special guest singers LINDSAY FIELD (John Farnham Band), STEVE WADE (Little River Band) & BRETT GARSED (John Farnham Band) and on drums ANGUS BURCHALL (John Farnham band, Olivia Newton-John & Kylie Minogue)!

$54/49/39+bf Online

Memo, 88 Acland Street

Dr. Shefali

@ Palais
Wednesday 11 March
@ 8:00 pm

The Art of Conscious Parenting & Your Inner Awakening.

“This event is for everyone parents, professionals, leaders & those in need of healing from past trauma — this is your invitation to break free from limiting patterns & reconnect with your authentic self.”

Palais, Lower Esplanade

Alan Attwood

@ St Kilda Beach Probus Club
Wednesday 11 March
@ 10:40 am

Alan Attwood, writer, former Age journalist, foreign correspondent and Big Issue editor, will discuss the changes he has experienced both here and overseas and modern media challenges.

St Kilda Beach Probus Club connects vibrant retired and semi-retired locals through a diverse program of social activities and events, including terrific guest speakers each month, so feel free to join them at 10.40am for Alan’s talk.

$$5 non-members

St Kilda Beach Probus Club, St Kilda Sports Club, 66 Fitzroy St, St Kilda

The Droptails (Album Launch) + Jensen Electric

@ George Lane
Friday 13 March
@ 7:00 pm

Melbourne’s Droptails are back to launch their second album — Through Road.

George Lane, 1 George Lane

Steve Poltz (US)

@ Memo
Friday 13 March
@ 8:00 pm

“Poltz is part musical genius, part court jester, and part philosopher.”

$50/38/25+bf Online

Memo, 88 Acland Street

Melinda Schneider – The Tender Tour (Album Launch)

@ Memo
Saturday 14 March
@ 8:00 pm

Acclaimed Golden Guitar-winning singer-songwriter Melinda Schneider is hitting the road this year to celebrate her highly anticipated album, Tender — her first original album in over a decade.

$54/49/39+bf Online

Memo, 88 Acland Street

Tony Hadley ex Spandau Ballet

@ Palais
Saturday 14 March

Former lead singer from one the biggest bands of the 1980s, Spandau Ballet.

$99+

Palais, Lower Esplanade

Melbourne International Comedy Festival The Gala

@ Palais
Wednesday 18 March

The cream of the comedy crop to dish out a massive night of laughs, all in support of Oxfam Australia and its mission to create a world where everyone is equal and no-one lives in poverty. Expect local legends, international icons and non-stop comedy for a cause!

This will book out

$75+

Palais, Lower Esplanade

AGMC Global HUB Launch

@ Victorian Pride Centre
Wednesday 18 March
@ 6:30 pm

Launching during Harmony Week, the Global HUB is designed as an inclusive “landing pad” for multicultural and multifaith LGBTIQA+ communities – a place where culture, faith and queer identity come together.

More than an office, the Global HUB is a welcoming home for connection, collaboration, and support. We look forward to celebrating this milestone with our community and partners as we continue to centre and uplift diverse voices.

Free

Victorian Pride Centre, 79-81 Fitzroy Street | Monday to Friday – 9am to 6pm | Saturday & Sunday – 10am to 6pm

Jude Perl – ‘Modern Times’ 10 Year Anniversary Show

@ Memo
Thursday 19 March
@ 8:00 pm

Jude Perl is a multi-award winning singer, songwriter, musician and comedian based in Melbourne.

To celebrate the 10 year anniversary of the release of her debut album Modern Times, Jude will be joined with her incredible band to perform the entire album from start to finish. This is a very special one night only show, not to be missed!

$45/35/25+bf Online

Memo, 88 Acland Street

Beyond The Neck

@ Theatre Works
Thursday 19 March
-
Saturday 4 April
@ 7:30 pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Based on real accounts from people affected by the Port Arthur massacre, Beyond The Neck is a profoundly moving portrait of a community learning to live beyond trauma.

Subtitled “A Quartet on Loss and Violence” Beyond The Neck is a piece of theatre which is closer to a musical quartet than a traditional play.

WIN TIX: TWiSK has three double passes for readers – email gday@gdaystkilda.com.au with the subject BEYOND to enter the draw. Entries close 10 March

Also Saturday 4 April – 11:00am

$55/$48

Theatre Works, 14 Acland Street

Chris Williamson Live – Mostly Wise

@ Palais
Friday 20 March
@ 7:00 pm

Audiences can expect a dynamic, funny, and refreshingly honest evening exploring the myths that hold us back and practical tools for living better.

$144+

Palais, Lower Esplanade

Voxneon – SYNTH ANTHEMS

@ Memo
Saturday 21 March
@ 8:00 pm

Relive the experience of 80’s Electronica with VOXNEON’s sizzling new live show — SYNTH ANTHEMS – the most popular and well-known songs in their repertoire.

It’s a celebration of 80’s synth pop and new wave with unforgettable hits from Depeche Mode, Eurythmics, Devo, Human League, Flock of Seagulls, Duran Duran, New Order, Soft Cell, Simple Minds, Yazoo, Pet Shop Boys, Tears for Fears, Bronski Beat and more — all performed live with precision, passion, and power.

$55/39+bf Online

Memo, 88 Acland Street

MICF Opening Night Comedy Allstars Supershow

@ Palais
Wednesday 25 March
@ 7:30 pm

There’s no better place to kick off the Melbourne International Comedy Festival season, so grab your tickets now!

$135+

Palais, Lower Esplanade

Ashley Naylor ‘Spaceship’

@ Memo
Friday 27 March
@ 8:00 pm

Ashley Naylor, guitar player and singer/songwriter performs a rare full-band show celebrating the release of his new 7” single ‘Racing Time’ from the critically acclaimed album ‘Alexandria Sunset’.

FIRST 100 TICKET BUYERS will receive a free vinyl single or tee shirt.

$45/40+bf Online

Memo, 88 Acland Street

Jemma Cher – Let’s Do It

@ Memo
Saturday 28 March
@ 8:00 pm

Rising artist Jemma Cher is set to unveil her highly anticipated debut studio album, Let’s Do It, in a special live performance.

Featuring Gideon Cher and additional special guest performers soon to be announced.

$60/50+bf Online

Memo, 88 Acland Street

Buddy Guy

@
Monday 6 April

Trailblazer.

$141+

Wednesday Sit Meditation

@ New EcoCentre
Wednesday 21 January
-
Wednesday 23 December
@ 7:20 pm

Wednesday

Melbourne Insight Meditation presents weekly sits at the new EcoCentre.

All experience levels welcome; no previous training needed.

7:20 pm for a prompt 7:30 pm start until 8.45 pm

$10 / $5 cover charge donation

New EcoCentre, 55A Blessington St, St Kilda