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Glow Up on Acland
Think Black Friday vibes – but stretched out for an entire month.
Across the whole month you’ll find more than 40 gorgeous offers from Acland Village’s health, beauty, fitness and wellness businesses, with specials on everything from dental to nails, physio, pilates, skincare, haircare, massage, piercing, barbers, brows and plenty more.
Click here for list of daily offers
Free
Out of the Vault
Out of the Vault is an eclectic exhibition of hidden treasures at Space2b.
A curated assembly of artworks from our shop, generous donations, and rediscovered works from storage comes together in one space. Each piece offers a distinct narrative and a renewed presence within the gallery.
Accessible pricing and unexpected discoveries shape the experience, inviting close looking and fresh appreciation at every turn.
Red Sky Morning
A powerful and poetic story about family, silence, and finding hope in the everyday.
Tom Holloway’s award-winning script captures the heart of regional Australia: the early mornings, the long silences, the unspoken care that holds families together. With sharp wit and tender honesty, it reflects the challenges and strength of small-town life, where connection is both fragile and essential.
Saturday 16 May – 2:00pm
Beck
Tuesday, Wednesday
Beck accompanied by orchestras for a very special limited run of five shows including two at the Palais Theatre – reimagining a body of work including hits and deep cuts from classic Beck works.
Performing with Beck at the Palais Theatre will be Philharmonia Australia (Orchestra Director Leah Zweck), with Orchestra Supervisor Chong Lim AM.
Jimpa with LIVE Filmmaker & Cast Q&A
Melbourne Queer Film Festival is hosting an intimate community screening of landmark film, Jimpa.
The screening will be followed by an exclusive live virtual Q&A with Olivia Colman, Kate Box, Aud Mason-Hyde and Sophie Hyde.
An evening of queer-centred conversation with like-minded members of the local community.
‘For The Sake of The Song’
Featuring Shane Howard, Sara Storer & Shane Nicholson.
This concert promises to be an unforgettable night of storytelling, musicianship and authentic songs that speak to Australia’s heart.
So Yesterday – The Pop Girlies Who Raised Us
An entire evening jam packed with DJs spinning hits from the 90’s and Noughties
The Hunchback of Notre Dame
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
The bells are ringing in Notre Dame
Quasimodo is out of the shadows and is taking centre stage!
Bringing this performance to life, CLOC Musical Theatre has secured a talented production team with over 30 years of combined show experience:
Director: Shaun Kingma,
Musical Director: David Clausen-Wisken,
Choreographer Melanie Ott .
With Assistant Director Amy Bryans and Assistant Musical Director Jessica Sun.
Matinees 2 pm
Sunday 17 May
Sunday 24 May
Saturday 30 May
Difficult Woman: Songs of Renee Geyer
Nichaud Fitzgibbon, one of Melbourne’s favourite vocal stylists is celebrating 45 years in the industry and a significant birthday by paying a special homage to the great iconic Queen of St Kilda, Soul Funk Diva, the amazing RENEE GEYER.
Nichaud ‘s birthday wish was to include a special ode to Elvis from some of her best mates including the incredible voice of Emmanuel, ( Winner of Search For A STAR ) and Superstar entertainer Eugene Hamilton.
DRESS CODE – Funky Disco Soul Train Vibe ( Prizes for the best out fit and best dancers)
Andrew De Silva’s Dedication to George Michael
Andrew De Silva presents his acclaimed show “Dedication to George Michael” is back by popular demand after rave reviews and sold-out performances.
New EcoCentre Building Tours
The new Ecocentre building is a sustainable community hub, one of 500 net zero buildings worldwide, and designed to achieve a 6 star rating.
During the tour, you’ll explore some of the centre’s most exciting features, including:
Australia’s first Citizen Science Lab
The EcoCentre Community Kitchen
The Wominjeka Garden, showcasing indigenous bushtucker and Sandbelt flora
A versatile multipurpose space for events and community activities.
Also Monday 25 May, 2pm – 2:45pm
Free
The Waterboys
‘Critically acclaimed as one of the best live bands on the planet.’
TYhe band features double keyboard players Brother Paul from Memphis and James Hallawell from Cornwall and is grounded by killer Irish rhythm section Aongus Ralston (bass) and Eamon Ferris (drums).
Of Monsters and Men
From Reykjavík to the global stage, Of Monsters and Men (OMAM) first captured the world’s attention with their 2011 debut My Head Is an Animal, transforming from Icelandic indie favourites into a band known and loved worldwide.
Carl Barron: Just Wondering Why
One thing Carl has heard his whole life is that he thinks too much. He thought about it, considered it, and then realised he was doing it again.
Hear Carl wonder out loud about the small things of life, which may happen to be the big things of life.
Rec 18+
No show Wednresday 28 May
Around the World – Long Lunch
A Global Gastronomic Adventure in your own lunch time.
An epic food crawl in Fitzroy Street Precinct with sample tasters from 19 restaurants and their cuisines!
Tasters are only $5 each (plus booking fee) and we’ll also have musical entertainment dotted along the street for your food adventure!
See all details and book at link below.
Forever Young – The Songs Of Bob Dylan
A collection of Melbourne’s finest vocalists and players will gather to lovingly interpret their favourite tunes from Bob’s incredible songbook.
With Adalita, Rob Snarski, Lisa Miller, Van Walker, Suzannah Espie, Charles Jenkins, Rebecca Barnard & more!
Captain SHANE O’MARA will be at the helm commanding a fabulous band featuring the magical SHANE REILLY (Pedal Steel), RICK PLANT (Bass), ADRIAN WHITEHEAD (Keys) & BEN WIESNER (Drums).
Sat 7 pm, Sun 3 pm
Calvin Bowman – organ recital
One of Australia’s foremost organists and composers, Dr Calvin Bowman studied organ with John O’Donnell, and piano with Donald Thornton at the University of Melbourne.
“Veni Creator Spiritus”
A brilliant program of works especially appropriate for the celebration of Pentecost:
Johann Sebastian Bach, Fantasia super: Komm, heiliger Geist, Herre Gott BWV 651
Kenneth Leighton, Veni Creator Spiritus (1987)
Jehan Titelouze, Veni Creator Spiritus (1623)
Peter Maxwell Davies, Veni Creator Spiritus (2002)
Maurice Duruflé, Prélude, Adagio et Choral varié sur le thème du ‘Veni Creator’
Students: granted free entry with a valid student card.
Panel Conversations with Councillors
Councillors Libby Buckingham, Louise Crawford and Justin Halliday are making themselves available for conversations with the community.
Bring along your questions for this panel conversation.
06:00 pm to 08:00 pm
Free
Sparks – The Very Best Of
‘Your favourite band’s favourite band, the legendary US art pop icons, Sparks, are returning to Australia for headline shows’
The Eagles Story
Australia’s Premier Eagles Experience is a celebration of the iconic American rock band, The Eagles.
Chris Surgey Group + The Steve Boyd Band
Chris Surgey is a Melbourne-based singer-songwriter and former frontman of the band Bright Yellow, who recently returned with his 2025 solo EP Wicked Seas.
Following recovery from addiction and mental health challenges, he currently fronts the Chris Surgey Group (a trio with Johnny Tesoriero and Paul Slattery) and has performed with the band Spinakker.
Free
Choirboys – Great Australian Rock N Roll Stories
Part concert, part storytelling, Choirboys celebrates Australian rock n roll in its heyday.
They also perform the classic rock anthems that go with them, including hits from AC/DC, Dragon, Divinyls, Rose Tattoo, Mental As Anything, Deep Purple, Screaming Jets and the stories and songs behind Choirboys’ own journey from garage band to pub-rock icons, and being signed to iconic label Albert Productions.
Irish Achievers in Colonial Melbourne
Hear Claire Barton introduce us to Melburnians of Irish heritage who rest with us in St Kilda.
Irish achievers including:
Andrew Tobin grazier, Thomas Monahan and Thomas Moubray businessmen, Thomas Black doctor, Henry Figsby Young one time licensee of Young and Jacksons Hotel, and Ina Higgins gardener and activist.
Bookings required. Ring Geoff on 0448 740 195,
or email foskcorg@gmail.com
St Kilda Film Festival
St Kilda Film Festival supports the Australian film industry by turning the spotlight on exceptional films by both emerging talent and short works by accomplished industry professionals.
Grab a festival pass
Festival passes arfe availavle for 4, 6 or all the screenings at the Town Hall.
Tickets to Opening Night, Victorian Pride Centre, The Astor Theatre or the Awards Night are aold seperately.
The Next 170 Years
Saturday, Sunday
Did you know that tucked away in suburban South Melbourne is the oldest Chinese temple in Australia?
Despite the main Kwan Tai Hallbeing being devasted by fire in 2024, you are invited you to view an exhibition about the temple’s significance, the building and conservation recovery efforts to date and what the future holds.
Weekends 9.00 am – 3.30 pm
Free
Picturing Democracy
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
In Picturing Democracy, Ross Coulter explores and poetically creates representations of democracy, democratic processes, community participation, and connections across the City of Port Phillip.
Drawing from 4,000 photographs held within the Port Phillip City Collection, and in addition to creating his own photographs, artist and curator Ross Coulter re-imagines what democracy looks like, from the past and into the future.
Free