Events

Spectacular weekend despite the car race
The Grand Prix might be a sold-out international spectacle, but there’s no stopping St Kilda from hosting a spectacular weekend of entertainment with foodie fare, music galore, dancing in the streets, and a St Patrick’s Day Parade.
Highlights include:
Foodie Fare on Fitzroy Street
Dancing Carnival on Carlisle Street
St Patricks Day Parade on Acland
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Free

Palace Foreshore
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

Jack’s Garage: Four nights of music
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

F1 Grand Prix
Big race is Sunday 3 pm
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

Stefan Hauk Along Side Shannon Bourne and his band
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


Blue Sabbath
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.

Celebrate MEMO’s 10th Birthday w/ Jazzparty!
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.

St Kilda St Patrick’s Free Family Day and Parade
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

Mikelangelo & The Long Lost Friends
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.

Dance Carnivale on Carlisle
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!
Free

Ben Elton – Authentic Stupidity
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!’


St Kilda St Patrick’s Festival
Ticketed Sunday
Sunday 16 March, noon – 9 pm
The Tumbling Paddies, Sásta, 3 Bucks Left and many more!
$110+

Beijing Bikini
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.

Camille O’Sullivan (IRE): Loveletter
“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.”

Foodie Fare
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

Singsongs – The Ultimate Singing Experience
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.

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

Campfire stories for Cultural Diversity Week
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

Road Dogs In The Round
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.

Pinkerton Pendlebury
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.

80’s Mania
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.”

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

Hydra – The Australian Toto Show
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.

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

Jewish Museum St Kilda Walk
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.


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

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

Kirsty Webeck: Everything I Need To Say About Sea Creatures
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

Leila Forouhar and Kamyar
“The biggest Nowruz concert of the year!”

The Australian INXS Show
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.

Majelen
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.

The Rebelles + Backbeat
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.

HOT DUB ON THE BAY
Dance through the decades to your favourite party anthems, including classic throwbacks and the hottest hits, at this epic waterside location.
St Kilda Marina
Dave Warner (From The Suburbs) Holds Court
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.

Little Green Festival 2025
‘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

The U2 Show Achtung Baby
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.

The Poems, Prayers And Promises of John Denver
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.

Urzila Carlson
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.

Sisters in Crime – Lifting the petticoats
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

Raw & Unframed Group Exhibition
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

Three Sisters by by Anton Chekhov
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

Honour
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
100 minute no interval

Port Phillip Darts League Summer Comp Thursdays
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.

Skyline Ferris Wheel
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

A Secret Chord: Music, Rhythm & Movement
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.