Australia’s biggest free music festival returns to St Kilda’s iconic foreshore from 14-15 February 2026. In its 20th edition, First Peoples First will again kick off the St Kilda Festival (SKF) on February 14. This vibrant celebration of First Peoples music and culture spans two stages at South Beach Reserve and O’Donnell Gardens.

Now in its 45th year, Big Festival Sunday follows on 15 February, bringing together some of Australia’s most exciting live acts for a full day of music, celebration and community spirit along the St Kilda foreshore. Celebrations will extend across St Kilda with a stacked lineup of events and activities, food and market stalls, carnival rides, family fun and much more to be announced.