The iconic free event, St Kilda Festival, is coming back for its 43nd year. Set across two fantastic days, and split across multiple stages, you’ll listen to a stacked program of music along the St Kilda Foreshore and beyond. The first day will feature a line-up of First Peoples’ talent, followed by the traditional Big Festival Sunday. On top of the music, there will also be roving performers, food and market stalls, workshops and more. St Kilda Festival will run from Saturday February 17 to Sunday February 18.
St Kilda Festival
Swing by on Saturday for First Peoples First, which will showcase music from established and emerging artists. The day will be headlined by neo-soul artist Mo’Ju. Returning this year, on both Saturday and Sunday, is Singing Our Futures. Presented by the Archie Roach Foundation, this program is a mentoring experience that helps emerging First Nations artists on their song writing and recording.
Sunday has a massive schedule, with multiple stages sprawled around St Kilda. Check out the Main Stage on South Beach Reserve, as well as the Triangle Stage, the adults-only Cointreau Summer Stage, and the Locals Stage at Acland Plaza. Families can head over to O’Donnell Gardens, where they’ll find workshops, activations and more. Headline acts this year include Bag Raiders and Mallrat.
Finalists from the New Music Competition will light up the Main Stage. There’s ten finalists to choose from, and public voting will open on Big Festival Sunday. The winner will receive $5000 and an invitation to perform at the festival in 2025.
Throughout the festival, you can also look forward to dance performances, workshops, sports demonstrations, roving entertainment and community group activities. Check out the various food and market stalls and indulge in a little treat. Otherwise, you can also wander down Fitzroy Street and Acland Street and enjoy something local.