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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.
Judith Buckrich: Meeting my former selves in St Kilda
Join historian, biographer and publisher Dr Judith Buckrich as she reflects on how fundamental St Kilda has been to the formation of her life.
In this intimate talk, Judith will share her personal experience of how St Kilda has been her spiritual and cultural base since she arrived in Australia with her parents in 1958. For her, St Kilda is a place made special by the continual creativity of the people who live here; a place that takes you outside yourself.
Free
Alan Menken
Stories and Songs in concert by the 8-Time Oscar-Winning Composer, marking the first time Alan Menken has ever performed publicly in Australia.
RECOMMENDED 8 YEARS +
Energy efficiency and electrification for rental homes
Calling all renters, real estate agents and rental providers.
Did you know?
New energy efficiency rules apply in rental homes from March 2027.
Two wonderful speakers will provide the information you need to be prepared, whether you’re a renter, real estate agent or rental provider!
Electrify Southside event
Free
P1 with Matt & Tommy
Matt Gallagher and Tommy Bellingham are two diehard F1 fans dedicated to bringing audiences around the world all of the latest news, reactions and opinions from across Formula 1.
Thursday Show Sold Out
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
An Evening with Abbey Stone
After releasing ten songs throughout 2024, Abbey Stone stepped away from the stage.
This intimate headline show marks her return.
‘For one night only, Abbey will take over an intimate room for a close, immersive live performance – revisiting selected releases and re-introducing herself in a room designed for connection, energy and presence.
This is not a tour date.
This is not a launch.
It is a re-introduction.’
XLOV
K-Pop sensations. ‘Feel the hype. Join the crowd.’
The group features members including How, Lim, Rui, Hy, and Hyun
Ruthie Foster (USA)
GRAMMY® Award–winning vocalist and guitarist Ruthie Foster bringing the magnetic presence that has made her one of the most revered voices in contemporary roots music.
This is one of the select shows on Ruthie’s tour where she will be bringing her full band!
3 pm and 7 pm shows
Phil Rosenthal
Phil Rosenthal is the award-winning creator and executive producer of “SOMEBODY FEED PHIL” and “EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND”, as well as a New York Times Best Selling Author.
Join Phil Rosenthal in a moderated conversation followed by an audience Q&A. Phil will be telling all the funny and true stories of his life, his television career, food, travel, friends and family.
The Right Black to Adopt
Pride Gallery Opening & Artist in Conversation
The Right Black to Adopt by Ebony Hickey
The Right Black to Adopt invites audiences to consider how layered identities shape experiences of community, visibility, and inclusion.
Ebony Hickey is a Haitian-born Australian contemporary artist whose practice confronts ideas of identity, intercountry adoption, sexuality, queerness, and Blackness.
The Rod Stewart Show
Celebrate the magical hits of Sir Rod Stewart with Internationally Acclaimed Artist Shaun J Marshall, a Vocalist Direct from the UK, who just like the music legend himself comes complete with the powerful, raspy vocals and dynamic stage presence.
SING: The Olivia and Karen Show
This Mother’s day, Susie King and Jacqui Hamilton will arrive at MEMO Music Hall, St Kilda to share their favourite Olivia Newton John and Karen Carpenter songs.
Joined by an illustrious, femme heavy, powerhouse band that includes:
Craig Schneider – Keys and Vocals
Anne e Yates – Bass
Sonja Horbelt – Drums
Craig Fermanis – Guitars
Mia Barham – Flute & Sax
Gabriella Favrero – Backing Vocals
***This Show will have dancefloor in front of the stage- seating will start behind the dancefloor ****
Eugene Hamilton & The Money
This Mother’s Day, step into the realm of Eugene Hamilton, the richest man in the world, where the music is as strong and vibrant as the man himself.
Dubbed “the world’s most living man” for his unparalleled energy, charisma and stamina, Eugene Hamilton, and his ‘million dollar wardrobe’ is considered one of the seven living wonders of Victoria.
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.
Panel Conversations with Councillors
Councillor Bryan Mears (Lakeside ward), Councillor Rod Hardy (Albert Park ward) and Councillor Serge Thomann (St Kilda ward) are making themselves available for conversations with the community.
Bring along your questions for this panel conversation.
06:00 pm to 07:00 pm
Free
‘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
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)
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).
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.
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
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
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.
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