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The City of Port Phillip

Get Involved

St Kilda Festival will be returning in 2026, bringing multiple music stages to the heart of St Kilda. The Festival is thrilled to offer opportunities to Port Phillip people and businesses to get involved with this celebrated event.

For further details, please contact the Festival team.

Festival Bar Applications

Expressions of interest to operate one of the festival's temporary bars in 2026 will open in September 2025.

Community Group Applications

Expressions of interest to be considered as part of the program for the 2026 Big Festival Sunday will open on Wednesday 27 August.

General Trader Applications

Applications will open on Monday 15 September for businesses within Port Phillip and beyond to be part of the magic and get involved with the 2026 Festival.

Busking Permit Applications

Applications will open in mid-December for buskers to get involved with the 2026 Festival. Check back for further updates.

The City of Port Phillip

St Kilda Festival is one of Australia’s oldest music festivals—a beloved, free celebration of summer and local music, set against the spectacular natural beauty of the St Kilda foreshore.

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    Victoria State Government

Wominjeka. Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the Kulin Nation. We acknowledge their legacy and spiritual connection to the land and waterways across the City of Port Phillip and pay our heartfelt respect to their Elders, past, present, and emerging.