Events

Palace Foreshore

@ St Kilda Triangle
Thursday 27 February
-
Friday 14 March

Outdoor gigs in the St Kilda Triangle. Live music next to Luna Park and the Palais, as summer sunsets blaze over the bay.

Monday 10 March – Fontaines DC
Friday 14 March – Six60

$99+

St Kilda Triangle, car park next to Palais Theatre

Jack’s Garage: Four nights of music

@ The Espy
Thursday 13 March
-
Sunday 16 March

Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Whiskey, in celebration of its partnership with the McLaren Formula 1 Racing team, is creating a dedicated race HQ for fans with the launch of Jack’s Garage.

On the street there will be bar action with the car parks transformed into   a race fan’s pit stop party, packed with authentic McLaren memorabilia – including driver suits and a stunning replica F1 car, with an incredible music program.

In the Gershwin there will be ticketed gigs:
Thursday: Rum Jungle
Friday: Durand Jones and The Indications
Saturday: Nina Las Vegas
Sunday: Brad Cox

 

A percentage of the proceeds going directly to national music industry charity, Support Act

The Espy, 11 The Esplanade

F1 Grand Prix

@ Albert Park raceway
Thursday 13 March
-
Sunday 16 March

Big race is Sunday 3 pm

Event schedule 

Crown Lakeside Festival
Friday 14 March
The Living End and Spiderbait
Saturday 15 March
Tones And I and Baker Boy
Sunday 16 March
Fatboy Slim and Anna Lunoe

Albert Park raceway,

Stefan Hauk Along Side Shannon Bourne and his band

@ Memo
Friday 14 March
@ 7:00 pm

Stefan Hauk a force to be reckoned with on the international Blues-Rock scene. Shannon Bourne one of our great Aussie guitarists. Both on one night!

Double Bill

$45/35+

Memo, 88 Acland Street

Nicky Del Rey’s Misadventures

@ St Kilda Sports Club
Friday 14 March
@ 8:00 pm

Free

St Kilda Sports Club, 66 Fitzroy St

Blue Sabbath

@ George Lane
Friday 14 March
@ 7:00 pm

BLUE SABBATH, a potent duo featuring Lap Steel Guitar and Drums, explores the iconic riffs of Black Sabbath through a blues-infused, post-apocalyptic lens.

George Lane, 1 George Lane

Celebrate MEMO’s 10th Birthday w/ Jazzparty!

@ Memo
Saturday 15 March
@ 7:00 pm

JAZZPARTY are an eight piece phenomena from Melbourne fronted by incomparable vocalist Loretta Miller and sporting the co-writing prowess of band leader/saxophonist, Darcy McNulty.

$69/59/$49+

Memo, 88 Acland Street

St Kilda St Patrick’s Free Family Day and Parade

@ O’Donnell Gardens
Saturday 15 March
@ 10:00 am

Free Family Day and Parade
Activities and entertainment throughout the day includes:
Roving Entertainers, Irish Dancing, Parade (11am), Dog Show, Live Music, Face Painters, Bodhran Workshops and  Beer Garden (adults only!)

Also ticketed gig on Sunday

Free

$110

O’Donnell Gardens, Next to Luna Park

Mikelangelo & The Long Lost Friends

@ George Lane
Saturday 15 March
@ 7:00 pm

One of the true mavericks of Australian music, Mikelangelo is the alter-ego of Michael Simic.

From The Old Bar in Fitzroy to the Sydney Opera House to London’s West End, he has packed houses and garnered accolades as a solo performer and with his long-term group Mikelangelo and the Black Sea Gentlemen, releasing 15 independent albums and building a worldwide following.

George Lane, 1 George Lane

Dance Carnivale on Carlisle

@ Carlisle Street precinct
Saturday 15 March
@ 10:00 am

Watch on or jump in and participate in some Hip hop, African Fusion, Jamaican Dancehall, Line Dancing, Bollywood, Salsa or Greek circle dancing.

Something different happening every half-hour!

Download program

Free

Carlisle Street precinct,

Ben Elton – Authentic Stupidity

@ Palais
Saturday 15 March
@ 7:30 pm

Ben says ’I reckon our real problem isn’t Artificial Intelligence it’s good old fashioned Authentic Stupidity! Forget AI! It’s AS we need to be worrying about!’

$101+

Palais, Lower Esplanade

Last Lap Live St Kilda

@ St Kilda Sports Club
Sunday 16 March
@ 7:00 pm

With Hot Machine, Murrays Bay Country Club, Brooke Taylor & The Poison Spitting Gin Queens

Free

Free

St Kilda Sports Club, 66 Fitzroy St

St Kilda St Patrick’s Festival

@ O’Donnell Gardens
Sunday 16 March
@ 12:00 pm

Ticketed Sunday
Sunday 16 March, noon – 9 pm
The Tumbling Paddies, Sásta, 3 Bucks Left and many more!
$110+

 

 

 

$110

O’Donnell Gardens, Next to Luna Park

Beijing Bikini

@ George Lane
Sunday 16 March
@ 2:30 pm

Beijing Bikini is a Sydney-based band that plays underground rock and post-punk music.

The band consists of vocalist Bob Blunt, bassist Darcy Eunson-Cottle, guitarist Drew Thomason, and drummer Terry Van See.

George Lane, 1 George Lane

Camille O’Sullivan (IRE): Loveletter

@ Memo
Sunday 16 March
@ 3:00 pm

“Raunchy and dangerously fragile with an exceptional voice, Camille is a courageous and singular performer, one of the most gifted interpreters of narrative songs about loss, love, joy, light, and darkness.”

$55/50/45+

Memo, 88 Acland Street

Foodie Fare

@ Fitzroy Street precinct
Sunday 16 March
@ 8:00 am

The first in a monthly program of Fresh & Homemade Foods Fair with an emphasis on locally produced, or supplied by local traders.

You’ll find the market on the footpath along the ‘Paris End’ of Fitzroy Street, between the junction and 155 Fitzroy Street – opposite the park.

New stall holders welcome

Fitzroy Street precinct,

Singsongs – The Ultimate Singing Experience

@ Memo
Wednesday 19 March
@ 7:00 pm

MC Gary Brown (aka the lead singer for LandDownUnder), with Scott Griffiths (Piano player on Daryl Braithwaite’s “Horses”) on the grand piano and guitar. Come and sing your heart out!

 

Enjoy singing along to the best of British music, including Elton John, Queen, the Beatles, Oasis, Pink Floyd, David Bowie, Rod Stewart and many more.

$35+bf

Memo, 88 Acland Street

Steve Romig

@ The Ember Lounge
Thursday 20 March
@ 7:00 pm

Steve’s multi award winning songwriting, heavily influenced by the Beatles, is eclectic, exploratory and thought provoking.

$35/25+

The Ember Lounge, 88 Acland Street

Campfire stories for Cultural Diversity Week

@ St Kilda Library
Thursday 20 March
@ 6:00 pm

An evening of storytelling around the campfire at the back of St Kilda Library to hear inspiring local voices share their personal journeys around migration, resilience, and belonging.

MC’d by the fabulous DJ and TV host Miss Katalyna, we’ll hear from Noè Harsel, CEO of the Jewish Museum of Australia; Rohini Vij, a Hindi educator and storyteller bringing Indian myths to life; George Kyriakou, an author sharing the Greek migrant experience; and James Seow, a community leader and advocate dedicated to building connections.

St Kilda Library (Duke St lawn)

Free

St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle St (opposite Town Hall)

Road Dogs In The Round

@ George Lane
Thursday 20 March
@ 7:00 pm

a one-of-a-kind musical experience as Kerryn Fields hosts an unforgettable night featuring special guests Nigel Wearne and Old Man Luedecke (Canada).

From truck stops to highways, dive bars to festival stages, couch surfing to mansions – these road dogs have seen it all and are here to share their incredible journeys.

George Lane, 1 George Lane

Pinkerton Pendlebury

@ George Lane
Friday 21 March
@ 7:00 pm

Andrew Pendlebury (The Sports, Stephen Cummings etc) and Steve Pinkerton (Dallas Crane, The Ronson Hangup, The Anyones,) share musical experience from the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s through to now in new musical partnership Pinkerton Pendlebury.

George Lane, 1 George Lane

80’s Mania

@ Palais
Friday 21 March
@ 8:00 pm

Proving that time travel is possible, with six creatures from the 80’s …

WANG CHUNG, direct from the UK
KATRINA from the Waves
SCOTT CARNE from Kids in the Kitchen
BRIAN MANNIX of Uncanny X-Men
Aussie Girl Power group THE CHANTOOZIES
and THE ESCAPE CLUB, known for their anthemic “Wild, Wild West.”

$99+

Palais, Lower Esplanade

Together We Connect Festival

@ St Kilda Sports Club
Saturday 22 March
@ 6:30 pm

CELEBRATING WITH THE MOZAMBIQUE AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATION
The Together We Connect is a night to celebrate our diverse community with food, music and dancing.

$25

St Kilda Sports Club, 66 Fitzroy St

Hydra – The Australian Toto Show

@ Memo
Saturday 22 March
@ 7:00 pm

HYDRA – The Australian Toto Show is an ensemble of eight highly accomplished Melbourne-based musicians who share an absolute passion for the music of Toto.

$45/35/30+

Memo, 88 Acland Street

Groove Dimension – 70s Funk – RnB – Disco – Soul

@ Memo
Sunday 23 March
@ 3:00 pm

Ten-piece big band Groove Dimension will perform all the classic hits and anthems of funk, R&B, disco & soul from legendary 70’s bands & artists.

$55/45/35+

Memo, 88 Acland Street

Jewish Museum St Kilda Walk

@ Acland Precinct
Sunday 23 March
@ 10:30 am

St Kilda became home to many Jewish migrants in Melbourne. On Sundays, the streets would spring to life as the community gathered to shop, socialise and talk politics. 

Join expert guide Terry Ashton on our St Kilda Walk and uncover the secret histories behind Acland Street, Linden Art Gallery, Luna Park, the Palais Theatre, St Kilda Town Hall and more.

$35

Acland Precinct, Acland Street

Darts Mafia – Super Darts Masters

@ St Kilda Sports Club
Sunday 23 March
@ 9:00 am
$20

St Kilda Sports Club, 66 Fitzroy St

Comedy Festival – Allstars Supershow

@ Palais
Wednesday 26 March

Allstars Supershow brings together a stellar mix of comedy heavyweights from around the globe, along with rising stars.

$134+

Palais, Lower Esplanade

Jemma Cher “Let’s Do It” Album Launch

@
Thursday 27 March
@ 7:00 pm

Rising artist Jemma Cher is set to release her highly anticipated debut studio album, Let’s Do It.

$60/50+

Kirsty Webeck: Everything I Need To Say About Sea Creatures

@ Malthouse Theatre
Friday 28 March
-
Saturday 29 March
@ 6:45 pm

Kirsty is a local resident and champion of cheerful comedy. She’s bringing her brand-new show all about sea creatures to Melbourne International Comedy Festival at the Malthouse and Thornbury Theatre.

2024 saw two of her specials reaching new audiences with Silver Linings being released on ABC iview and her second special I’ll Be The Judge Of That being released on YouTube.

Also:
Malthouse Theatre April 4 and 5
Thornbury Theatre on April 11 and 12

$35/$30

Malthouse Theatre, 113 Sturt St, Southbank

Leila Forouhar and Kamyar

@ Palais
Friday 28 March

“The biggest Nowruz concert of the year!”

$132+

Palais, Lower Esplanade

The Australian INXS Show

@ Memo
Friday 28 March
@ 7:00 pm

The Australian INXS Show is a fully immersive “Wembley Style” INXS experience.

 

Featuring a breathtaking original video show as well as a fully authentic 6 piece line up delivering an energetic journey thru the songs that made INXS a household name for the past 4 decades.

$49+

Memo, 88 Acland Street

Majelen

@ George Lane
Saturday 29 March
@ 7:00 pm

Join Majelen on her first headline Australian tour with special guest Tessa Devine, before she heads back overseas!

These two women are not only incredible musicians, but hilarious humans.

George Lane, 1 George Lane

The Rebelles + Backbeat

@ George Lane
Saturday 29 March
@ 2:30 pm

The Rebelles create a wall of music built of rock’n’roll instrumentation, sung harmonies, and red and black outfits. With sweet voices and sassy energy, they play a delicious mix of girl group classics and their own inspired originals, each stirred up with a dollop of punk gusto.

Supported by BackBeat, who transport the catchy hooks and raw energy of the early era of the Beatles to today’s audiences.

George Lane, 1 George Lane

HOT DUB ON THE BAY

@ Riviera Beach Club
Saturday 29 March
@ 3:00 pm

Dance through the decades to your favourite party anthems, including classic throwbacks and the hottest hits, at this epic waterside location.

St Kilda Marina

$93+

Riviera Beach Club, 42B Marine Parade Elwood

Dave Warner (From The Suburbs) Holds Court

@ George Lane
Saturday 29 March
@ 7:00 pm

Suburban legend Dave Warner (of ‘From the Suburbs’ fame) takes us on an up close and personal journey through his five decades of music, writing and astute social commentary during this special show.

George Lane, 1 George Lane

Little Green Festival 2025

@ St Kilda Sports Club
Saturday 29 March
@ 3:00 pm

‘Little Green Festival is the first big day of bands to hit St. Kilda Sports Club since the days of ‘A Day By The Green’.
Expect loud music, food and helicopters!

 

The full lineup: Pop Off!, New Rock Syndicate, Los Dominados, The Tommys, Velvet Parade, Tolson, Nihl, and Waco Social Club

$35/$40

St Kilda Sports Club, 66 Fitzroy St

The U2 Show Achtung Baby

@ Memo
Saturday 29 March
@ 7:00 pm

Since 2004, they have gained a reputation as one of the hardest working tribute shows on the scene. Wowing audiences with their attention to detail from costuming and staging, to visual animations and note for note renditions of U2’s biggest hits, plus the rarities the die-hard fans love.

$49/39+

Memo, 88 Acland Street

The Poems, Prayers And Promises of John Denver

@ Memo
Sunday 30 March
@ 3:00 pm

Multi award winning performer, Darren Coggan, returns to his country roots with “The Poems, Prayers & Promises of John Denver”, delivering the vocal authenticity of one of the most passionate performers of all time.

$65/55

Memo, 88 Acland Street

Urzila Carlson

@ Palais
Tuesday 1 April
-
Sunday 13 April

Multi-award-winning South African-New Zealander Urzila Carlson is one of Australia and New Zealand’s biggest comedy stars.

She’s bringing her trademark cheeky wit back to Australian stages in 2025 with the ”You Don’t Say” Tour.

$40+

Palais, Lower Esplanade

Sisters in Crime – Lifting the petticoats

@ The Rising Sun Hotel
Friday 4 April
@ 8:00 pm

Regency England wasn’t all balls, bodices, and beaux for those in high society.

Markets and gentlemen’s clubs hid secrets, scandals, spies, escaped convicts, ruthless bounty hunters, and murders most foul, as revealed in two new books by Kelly Gardiner and Sharmini Kumar (Miss Caroline Bingley, Private Investigator) and Alison Goodman (The Ladies Road Guide to Utter Ruin). The panel will tell all to fellow author, A M Stuart.

Brothers in Law welcome

$10 – $62

The Rising Sun Hotel, cnr Raglan Street and Eastern Road, South Melbourne

Raw & Unframed Group Exhibition

@ Space2b Social Design
Saturday 1 March
-
Saturday 5 April

This powerful exhibition showcases artworks by 18 refugee artists detained in Indonesia.

These ‘Raw and Unframed’ artworks are being sent directly from refugees in detention, as an unframed canvas. Supported by Asylum Art Refugee Support, the artworks are a protest against injustice, a gift of beauty, and a message of resilience.
Proceeds from sales help the artists move toward freedom and a safe new country.

Opening Launch Saturday 8 March 12.30 pm – 2 pm

Free

Space2b Social Design, 144 Chapel Street. Tue – Fri 10 am – 5 pm; Sat 10 am – 2 pm; closed Sun & Mon

Three Sisters by by Anton Chekhov

@ Theatre Works
Friday 7 March
-
Saturday 22 March
@ 7:30 pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Experience the timeless classic Three Sisters reimagined for a contemporary audience in this bold and visionary production by acclaimed director Greg Carroll. With a dynamic ensemble of 12 talented performers, this rendition of Chekhov’s masterpiece breathes fresh life into a tale of ambition, love, and longing.

Some 11.30 am performances

$55/$48

Theatre Works, 14 Acland Street

Honour

@ Red Stitch
Saturday 15 February
-
Sunday 23 March

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

Honour is a defining work by one of our country’s most accomplished playwrights, Joanna Murray-Smith.
Red Stitch’s production will mark the 30th anniversary of this landmark play, which originally premiered at Playbox Theatre, Melbourne, in 1995.
Honour focuses the chaos of infidelity and separation into an elegant, razor-sharp theatrical experience.
What happens when everything you have used to define yourself – every quality, role and affiliation – suddenly abandons you? What happens when a mature, intelligent, responsible and loving woman finds her life disappearing?
Featuring Caroline Lee as Honor and Peter Houghton as George, directed by multi award-winning director Sam Strong.

100 minute no interval

$69/$48

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

Port Phillip Darts League Summer Comp Thursdays

@ St Kilda Sports Club
Thursday 6 February
-
Thursday 3 April
@ 7:15 pm

Thursday

New players are always welcome, if you’ve been thinking about joining a darts league this is your chance! Solo players or bring a mate, whatever you fancy – just rock up and register by 7.15, grab a beer and have a warm-up throw ready for the draw at 7.30!
$5 entry includes finger food.

Players need to play at least 5 weeks to qualify for the finals.

$5

St Kilda Sports Club, 66 Fitzroy St

Skyline Ferris Wheel

@ South Beach Reserve
Friday 13 December
-
Sunday 18 May

Now located to South Beach Reserve until Sunday 18 May

Weekends:& School Holidays 10:00 am to 10:30 pm
Weekdays: 4pm to 10.30pm (closed Christmas Day)

Exclusive City of Port Phillip Resident Discount

Ferris Wheel Ticket Box Price City of Port Phillip Residents Price

Single Adult (12yrs and over) $10

Child (under 12yrs of age) or Senior $7

Gondola – up to 6 people $35

Discounts for online bookings

$15/$10/$50 for gondola

South Beach Reserve, 26 Jacka Blvd, St Kilda

A Secret Chord: Music, Rhythm & Movement

@ Jewish Museum
Thursday 31 October
-
Sunday 16 March

A Secret Chord celebrates the profound connection between music and the Jewish experience, showcasing highlights from the Jewish Museum’s remarkable collection of artworks, artefacts and photographs.

$20/16/12

Jewish Museum, 26 Alma Rd; Tuesday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm Sunday 10 am – 5 pm