Major event notifications and road closures

Skyline Ferris Wheel - Catani Gardens
Date: Friday, 13 December to Sunday, 16 February 2025
Event Times: Weekdays - 12:00 pm to 21:30 pm / Weekends and School Holidays - 10:00 am to 21:30 pm (times subject to change)
Location: Catani Gardens 
Road closure: None
Event hotline: 0432 986 516
Website: Skyline Attractions

*Please note Ferris Wheel will relocate to South Beach Reserve as of Sunday, 23 February through to Sunday, 18 May 2025

Skyline Ferris Wheel – South Beach Reserve
Date: Sunday 23 February to Sunday, 18 May 2025
Event Times: Weekdays – 12:00 pm to 21:30pm / Weekends and School Holidays – 10:00 am to 21:30 pm (times subject to change)
Location: South Beach Reserve
Road closure: None
Event hotline: 0432 986 516
Website: Skyline Attractions

Sunset Cinema
Date: Thursday, 9 January to Saturday, 8 March 2025 
Event Times: Gates open at 7.00pm, film commences at last light, finish times vary.(limited sessions conclude by 11.30pm)
Location: St Kilda Botanic Gardens, Herbert & Blessington Street corner, St Kilda
Event hotline: 0432 255 908 (during screenings)
Website: Sunset Cinema

St Kilda Festival
Date: Saturday, 15 February to Sunday, 16 February 2025
Event Times: Saturday, 15 February - 10:00 am to 21:00 pm
Sunday, 16 February - 10:00 am to 21:30 pm
Location: Several locations throughout the St Kilda precinct. South Beach Reserve, O'Donnell Gardens, Catani Gardens, Alfred Square, Acland Plaza, Fitzroy Street. 
Road Closures:
Saturday, 15 February - Lower Esplanade will be closed from 10:00 am to 18:00pm
Sunday, 16 February - Full and partial road closures will apply between the hours of 3:00 am to 1:00 am Monday 17 February. 
Full closures: 
Fitzroy street between Balluk WIlliam Court and the Esplanade
Intersections of Fitzroy and Canterbury, Grey, Loch, and Park Street
Acland St between Fitzroy & Jackson
The Esplanade between Fitzroy and Carlisle Streets
Lower Esplanade
Acland Street between Carlisle and Belford Streets
Intersections of Acland and Belford, Irwell & Albert Streets
Cavell Street
Shakespeare Grove between Acland and Chaucer Streets
Jacka Boulevard between Acland and Cavell Streets
Jackson Street adjacent to the Victorian Pride Centre
Pollington Street adjacent to the Espy Hotel (will be closed until 11am Monday 17 February).
For a full road closure map, including detail on additional partial road closures with permit access only, see the website: www.stkildafestival.com.au/festival-info/road-closures
Event Hotline: 9209 6306
Website: St Kilda Festival

Melbourne Beerfest
Date: Saturday, 22 February 2025
Event Times: 12pm to 7pm
Location: Catani Gardens, St Kilda
Event hotline: 0410 539 991
Website: Melbourne Beerfest

Melbourne Teams Tri
Date: Sunday, 23 February 2025
Event Times: 8 am to 1 pm 
Location: Head Street Oval, Carnival Site Elwood, Bay Trail and on road
Road closure: Beaconsfield Parade, Marine Parade, Jacka Boulevard, Ormond Esplanade from Kerferd Road to St Kilda Street
Road closure time: 6.30 to 11.30 am
Event hotline: 0456 479 606
Website: Melbourne Teams Tri

Palace Foreshore
Event Dates:
Thursday, 27 February - The Kooks - 6:30pm to 10:30pm
Friday, 28 February - Maribou State - 6:00pm to 10:30pm
Location: Triangle site directly adjacent to Palais Theatre, St Kilda 
Event hotline: 0456 644 522
Website: Palace Foreshore

St Kilda Blues Festival 
Event Dates: Friday, 28 February to Sunday, 2 March
Event Times: Various
Location: Venues around St Kilda, Acland Plaza and O'Donnell Gardens
Event hotline: 0434 096 577
Website: St Kilda Blues Festival

Skyline Ferris Wheel – South Beach Reserve
Date: Sunday 23 February to Sunday, 18 May 2025
Event Times: Weekdays – 12:00 pm to 22:30pm / Weekends and School Holidays – 10:00 am to 22:30 pm (times subject to change)
Location: South Beach Reserve
Road closure: None
Event hotline: 0432 986 516
Website: ST KILDA | Skyline Attractions

Sunset Cinema
Date: Thursday, 9 January to Sunday, 9 March 2025 
Event Times: 6pm to 11pm 
Location: St Kilda Botanic Gardens 
Event hotline: 0432 255 908 (during screenings)
Website: Sunset Cinema

Palace Foreshore
Event Dates:
Sunday, 2 March - Denzel Curry - 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Friday, 7 March - Magdalena Bay - 6:30 pm to 11:00 pm
Saturday, 8 March - Fontaines D.C - 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Sunday, 9 March - Honey Dijon - 5:00 pm to 11:00 pm
Monday, 10 March - Fontaines D.C - 5:30 pm to 10:00 pm
Friday, 14 March - Six60 - 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm
Location: Triangle site adjacent to Palais Theatre, St Kilda 
Event hotline: 0456 644 522
Website: Palace Foreshore

St Kilda Blues Festival 
Event Dates: shows between Friday, 28 February and Sunday, 2 March
Event Times: Various
Location: Venues around St Kilda, Acland Plaza and O'Donnell Gardens 
Event hotline: 0434 096 577
Website: St Kilda Blues Festival

We are Lost Festival
Date: Saturday, 1 March 2025
Event Times: 1 pm to 9 pm
Location: South Beach Reserve, St Kilda
Road Closure: None
Event hotline: 0412 052 008
Website: We Are Lost Festival - Melbourne (Guy J, Patrice Bäumel, Khen, Jamie Stevens)

2XU Triathlon Race 5
Date: Sunday, 2 March 2025
Event Times: 6.45 am to 12 midday
Location: Elwood Reserve Carnival Site, Bay Trail and on road
Road closure: Beaconsfield Parade, Marine Parade, Jacka Boulevard, Ormond Esplanade from Kerferd Road to St Kilda Street
Road closure time: 6.30 to 11.30 am
Event hotline: 0456 479 606
Website: 2XU Triathlon Race 5

Port Phillip Mussel & Jazz Fest 
Date: Saturday, 8 March to Sunday, 9 March 2025
Event Times: 11 am to 9 pm
Location: Cecil Street, South Melbourne 
Road closure: Cecil Street between York and Coventry Street
Road closure time: 3 am to 11 pm
Event hotline: 03 9209 6835
Website: Port Phillip Mussel & Jazz Festival

South Melbourne Porsche & Coffee
Event Dates: Sunday, 9 March 2025
Event Times: 8:00 am to 11:00 am (times TBC)
Location: Clarendon Street (between Park and Dorcas Streets) and Bank Street (between Palmer and Perrins Streets). 
Event hotline: TBC
Website:  Porsches & Coffee | Experience South Melbourne

Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix - Notification only
Dates: Thursday 13 to Sunday, 16 March 2025 Website: Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix

Middle Park Hotel GP Street Party
Date: Thursday, 13 March to Sunday, 16 March 2025
Event Times: 10 am to 11 pm
Location: Middle Park Hotel, 102 Canterbury Road, Middle Park
Road closure: Armstrong Street, Middle Park
Road closure time: Wednesday, 12 March to Monday, 17 March 2025
Event hotline: TBC
Website: Middle Park Hotel GP Street Party

St Kilda St Patrick's Festival
Date: Sunday, 16 March 2025
Event Times: 10 am to 9 pm
Location: O’Donnell Gardens, St Kilda
Road closure: Acland Street and part of Shakespeare Grove
Road closure time: 10 am to 2 pm
Event hotline: 0424 923 690
Website: St Kilda St Patrick's Festival

Bourne Local Market
Date: Sunday, 16 March 2025
Event Times: 9.30 am to 4 pm 
Location: Carnival Site, Elwood Reserve
Road closure: none
Event hotline: 0412 717 067
Website: Bourne Local Market

2XU Triathlon Race 6
Date: Sunday, 23 March 2025
Event Times: 6.45 to 11.30 am
Location: Catani Gardens, Bay Trail and on road
Road closure: Beaconsfield Parade, Marine Parade, Jacka Boulevard, Ormond Esplanade from Kerferd Road to St Kilda Street
Road closure time: 6.30 to 11.30 am
Event hotline: 0456 479 606
Website: 2XU Triathlon Race 6

Skyline Ferris Wheel – South Beach Reserve
Date: Sunday 23 February to Sunday, 18 May 2025
Event Times: Weekdays – 12:00 pm to 22:30pm / Weekends and School Holidays – 10:00 am to 22:30 pm (times subject to change)
Location: South Beach Reserve
Road closure: None
Event hotline: 0432 986 516
Website: ST KILDA | Skyline Attractions

Anzac Events

• Rats of Tobruk
  Date: Sunday, 13 April 2025
• Event Times: TBC
  Location: Moubray Community Park, Moubray Street, Albert Park
  Road closure: None
  Event hotline: TBC
  Website: Events – Rats of Tobruk
• St Kilda RSL Anzac Day Commemoration Service
  Date: Sunday, 13 April 2025
  Event Times: TBC
  Location: Alfred Square to Service St Kilda RSL to marching departure/return point
  Road closure: Rolling road closure to St Kilda RSL at 88 Acland Street to Alfred Square.
  Road closure time: TBC
  Event hotline: TBC
  Website: St Kilda RSL Anzac Day Commemoration Service
• Elwood Community Anzac Commemoration Service
  Date: Friday, 25 April 2025
  Event Times: TBC
  Location: Foreshore in front of Elwood Sailing Club
  Event hotline: TBC
  Website: Elwood Community Anzac Commemoration Service
• Port Melbourne Community Anzac Commemoration Service
  Date: Friday, 25 April 2025
  Event Times: TBC
  Location: World War One Memorial Beach Street, Port Melbourne
  Road closure: Beach Street Port Melbourne, from Bay Street though to Princes Street
  Event hotline: TBC
  Website: Port Melbourne Community Anzac Commemoration Service

Skyline Ferris Wheel – South Beach Reserve
Date: Sunday 23 February to Sunday, 18 May 2025
Event Times: Weekdays – 12:00 pm to 22:30pm / Weekends and School Holidays – 10:00 am to 22:30 pm (times subject to change)
Location: South Beach Reserve
Road closure: None
Event hotline: 0432 986 516
Website: ST KILDA | Skyline Attractions

Bloody Long Walk
Date: Sunday, 18 May 2025
Event Times: 6 am to 6.30 pm
Location: South Beach Reserve and foreshore footpaths
Event hotline: 0414 766 335
Website: Bloody Long Walk

Moscow Circus
Date: Friday, 28 June to Sunday, 14 July
Event Times: see website for show dates 11am, 3pm and 7pm
Location: JL Murphy Reserve, Port Melbourne 
Road closure: None
Event hotline: 0497 667 269

Acland's Pet Fest
Date: Saturday, 17 August 
Event times: 11am to 3pm
Location: O'Donnell Gardens
Road Closure: None
Event Hotline: 0422 033 714
Website: Acland's Pet Fest

Krishna’s Birthday
Date: Tuesday, 27 August 
Event Times: 5pm to 10pm (outside of temple)
Location: 197 Danks Street, Albert Park
Road closure: Danks Street between Boyd Street and Kerferd Road 
Road closure time: 4 pm to 2 am
Event hotline: 0431 829 463
Website: Krishna's Birthday

11^th Annual Acland Street, Father’s Day Car Show
Date: Sunday, 1 September 2024
Event Times: 10 am to 6 pm
Location: Acland Street, Acland Plaza, Shakespeare Grove, Belford Street, O'Donnell Gardens
Road closure: Acland Street, Shakespeare Grove, Irwell Street top section, Belford Street top section, Albert Street
Road closure time: 7 am to 7 pm
Event hotline: 0419 350 400
Website: Acland Street Fathers Day Car Show

Stihl Timbersports
Date: Saturday, 14 September 2024
Event Times: 12pm to 6pm
Location: South Beach Reserve, St Kilda
Road Closure: None
Event Hotline: 0452 513 280
Website: Stihl Timbersports Australian Championships

Connors Run
Date: Sunday, 15 September 2024
Event Times: 8 am to 12 pm
Location: Catani Gardens and foreshore paths from Head Street to Beacon Cove along the light rail track to Normanby Street
Road Closure: None
Event Hotline: 0408 590 963
Website: Connors Run

Carlisle Street Traders Market

Date: Saturday, 21 September 2024
Event Times: 9 am to 1 pm
Location: Dianella Street Carpark 
Road Closure: partial closure of carpark from 10pm 20 September to 3pm 21 September
Event Hotline: 0498 217 140
Website: Carlisle Street Market

United Energy Around the Bay
Date: Sunday, 6 October 2024
Event Times: 4.30 am to 7.30 pm
Location: On Road and Elwood Reserve Carnival Site
Road Closure: Multiple Road closures, full list of road closures TBC. Will include Beaconsfield Pde, Jacka Blvd, Marine Pde & Ormond Esp, northbound lane closure from 5 am to 1 pm
Pre-Event Hotline: 03 8376 8888
Event Hotline: 0425 777 484
Website: United Energy Around the Bay

Oktoberfest in the Gardens 
Date: Saturday, 12 October 2024
Event Times: 1 pm to 9 pm
Location: Catani Gardens, St Kilda
Road Closure: None
Event Hotline: 08 6275 8080
Website: Oktoberfest in the Gardens

Melbourne Marathon
Dates: Sunday, 13 October 2024
Event Times: 7:00 am to 2:00 pm
Location: On road throughout the City of Port Phillip
Road Closure: Beaconsfield Parade, Marine Parade, Ormond Esplanade. Jacka Boulevard, St Kilda Road - 5:30am to 12.00pm (rolling re-openings)
Event Hotlines:
General Enquiries - 03 9864 1118
Traffic Enquiries - 03 9864 1122
Website: Melbourne Marathon

Bourne Local Market
Date: Sunday, 20 October 2024
Event Times: 9.30 am to 4 pm
Location: Carnival Site, Elwood Reserve
Road Closure: None
Event Hotline: 0412 717 067
Website: Bourne Local Market

Scare Kilda
Dates: Friday 25, Saturday 26 and Sunday 27 October
Location: Various locations around St Kilda. See website for further information.
Road Closure: NA
Event Hotline: 0422 033 417
Website: Scare Kilda - Discover St Kilda

Carlisle Street Traders Market
Date: Saturday, 26 October 2024
Event Times: 9 am to 1 pm
Location: Dianella Street Carpark 
Road Closure: partial closure of carpark from 10pm 25 October to 3pm 26 October
Event Hotline:0498 217 140
Website: Carlisle Street Market

Howl-O-Ween
Dates: Sunday 27 October
Event Times: 9am to 1pm
Location: Rouse Street, Port Melbourne
Road Closure: Rouse Street between Bay and Dow Street
Road Closure Times: 6am to 3pm
Event Hotline: 0401 557 809
Website:  Howl-O-Ween Paw Parade — 3207 PORT

IRONKIDS Melbourne
Date: Saturday, 9 November 2024
Event Times: 8.30 am to 12 midday
Location: Catani Gardens, Pier Road, South Beach Reserve, Bay Trail and on road
Road Closure: Pier Road
Road Closure time: 6am to 10am 
Event Hotline: 1300 761 384
Website: IRONKIDS Melbourne

Ironman 70.3
Date: Sunday, 10 November 2024
Event Times: 6 am to 5 pm
Location: Catani Gardens, Pier Road, South Beach Reserve, Bay Trail and on road
Road Closure:  Beaconsfield Parade, Marine Parade, Jacka Boulevard and Ormond Esplanade, Head Street to Kerferd Road. Road closures continue along Beach Road to Warrigal Road. 
Road Closure time: 5 am to 12.30 pm. Pier Road only 4am to 4pm.
Event Hotline: 1300 761 384
Website: Ironman 70.3

2024 Remembrance Day Events

• Port Melbourne Remembrance Day
  Date: Sunday, 10 November 2024
  Event Times: 10.30 am to 11.10 am 
  Location: Memorial Garden, Corner of Raglan and Station Streets, Port Melbourne
  Website: Port Melbourne Remembrance Day
• St Kilda RSL Remembrance Day
  Date: Monday, 11 November 2024
  Event Times: 10 am to 11.10 am
  Location: Alfred Square, St Kilda
  Road Closure: None
  Website: St Kilda RSL Remembrance Day
• VAJEX Remembrance Service
  Date: Sunday, 17 November 2024
  Event Times: 11 am to 12 pm
  Location: Burnett Grey Gardens
  Road Closure: None
  Website: VAJEX Remembrance Service
  
  

Balaclava Boogie
Date: Friday, 22 November to Sunday, 24 November 2025
Event Times: various sessions
Location: traders along Carlisle Street, Balaclava
Website: Balaclava Boogie

Carlisle Street Traders Market
Date: Saturday, 23 November 2024
Event Times: 9 am to 1 pm
Location: Dianella Street Carpark 
Road Closure: partial closure of carpark from 10pm 22 November to 3pm 23 November
Event Hotline:0400 122 868
Website: Carlisle Street Market

Balaclava Boogie - Duke St Picnic Party
Date: Saturday, 23 November 2025
Event Times:1pm – 7pm
Location: Behind St Kilda Library 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda (Rear entry, Duke Street)
Website: Balaclava Boogie

Balaclava Boogie - Sunday Session
Date: Sunday, 24 November 2025
Event Times: 1.30pm to 8pm
Location: Rear 202 Carlisle Street, Balaclava Event Hotline:0400 122 868
Website: Balaclava Boogie

2XU Triathlon Race 1
Date: Sunday, 24 November 2024
Event Times: 6.45 to 11 am
Location: Elwood Reserve Carnival Site, Bay Trail and on road
Road closure: Beaconsfield Parade, Marine Parade, Jacka Boulevard, Ormond Esplanade from Kerferd Road to St Kilda Street
Road closure: 6 to 11 am
Event hotline: 0456 479 606
Website: 2XU Triathlon Race 1

2XU Wellness Run
Date: Sunday, 1 December 2024
Event Times: 7 am to 12 midday
Location: Catani Gardens, Bay Trail and on road
Road closure: Beaconsfield Parade, Marine Parade, Jacka Boulevard, Ormond Esplanade from Kerferd Road to St Kilda Street
Road closure time: 5 to 11.30 am
Event hotline: 0456 479 606
Website: 2XU Wellness Run

Melbourne Shakespeare Company
Date: Thursday, 5 to Sunday 22 December 2024
Event Times: 3 to 4.30pm, 7 to 8.30 pm plus 9.30 am and 11.30 am on weekends
Location: St Kilda Botanical Gardens, Rose Garden
Event hotline: 0432 978 236
Website: Melbourne Shakespeare Company

Port Melbourne on Bay Street - Artisan Market
Date: Saturday, 7 December 2024
Time: 11.00am to 5.00pm
Location: Bay and Liardet Streets, Port Melbourne
Road Closure: Liardet Street (25m from Bay street to Lalor Street and 25m from Bay Street to  Lyons Street)
Road Closure time: 8 am to 7 pm
Event hotline: 0401 557 809
Website:  Port's Artisan Market

Skyline Ferris Wheel 
Date: Friday, 13 December to Sunday, 27 April 2025
Event Times:
Weekends:& School Holidays 10:00 am to 10:30 pm
Weekdays: 4pm to 10.30pm (closed Christmas Day)
Location: Catani Gardens
Road closure: None
Website:ST KILDA | Skyline Attractions

Bourne Local Market (Christmas Market)
Date: Sunday, 15 December 2024 
Event Times: 9.30 am to 4 pm  
Location: Carnival Site, Elwood Reserve
Event hotline: 0412 717 067
Website: Bourne Local Market

2XU Triathlon Race 3
Date: Sunday, 12 January 2025
Event Times: 6.45 am to 12 midday
Location: Catani Gardens, Bay Trail and on road
Road closure: Beaconsfield Parade, Marine Parade, Jacka Boulevard, Ormond Esplanade from Kerferd Road to St Kilda Street
Road closure time: 6am to 11am
Event hotline: 0456 479 606
Website: 2XU Triathlon Race 3

Bourne Local Market (Twilight Market)
Date: Saturday, 18 January 2025 
Event Times: 4 pm to 8:30 pm
Location: Carnival Site, Elwood Reserve
Event hotline: 0412 717 067
Website: Bourne Local Market 

We Akon Dilinja
Date: Sunday, 26 January 2025
Event Times: 5.45 to 6.45 am
Location: Alfred Square, St Kilda
Road closure: None
Event hotline: 0468 734 504
Website: We Akon Dilinja

Midsumma Pride March - UPDATE AS OF 30 January 

Changes are in place for this event due to forecast heat 
Date: Sunday, 2 February 2025
Event Times: 10:30am to 5pm 

Location: Catani Gardens, Ian Johnston Oval, Fitzroy Street between Lakeside Drive and Beaconsfield Parade

Road closure: Fitzroy Street, Lakeside Drive, Beaconsfield Parade (10am till 2.30pm) and surrounding streets.

Access to Stokehouse and St Kilda Seabath venues and parking will be maintained when coming from the south (Cavell Street through to Jacka Boulevard).

Road closure time: 8 am to 4.30 pm - due to early parade start roads will likely be open earlier
Event hotline: 0456 667 914
Website: Midsumma Pride March

Summer Jam
Date: Friday, 7 February to Sunday, 9 February 2025
Event Times: Friday 11.30am to 8.30pm, weekend 10am to 8.30pm
Location: Peanut Farm Reserve Courts and surrounds 
Road closure: None. A number of parking bays on Blessington and Spenser Streets will be blocked for safety and access. 
Event hotline: 0432 155 997 or 0475 015 513
Website: Summer Jam

St Kilda Latin Festival
Date: Friday, 7 February to Sunday, 9 February 2025
Event Times: 
Friday, 7 February 16:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Saturday, 8 February to Sunday, 9 February 12:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Location: South Beach Reserve, St Kilda
Road Closure: None
Event hotline: 0401 661 461
Website: St Kilda Latin Festival 2025 - Three Days Festival - FREE EVENT Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

Elwood Carnival/Bourne Local Market
Date: Saturday, 8 February 2025
Event Times: 15:00 pm to 21:00 pm 
Location: Carnival Site, Elwood Reserve
Road closure: none
Event hotline: 0412 717 067
Website: Elwood Carnival - Bourne Local