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St Kilda Fest Live Music at The Prince and The Espy

St Kilda Fest live music across two venues on the 15th February 2026

St Kilda Fest will take over two of Melbourne’s most established live music venues, The Prince and Hotel Esplanade, on Sunday, 15th February 2026, delivering a full day of free live performances as part of the broader festival precinct.

Both venues will host outdoor stages from midday through to late evening, presenting a mix of emerging and established artists across multiple genres. Programming spans indie, folk, rock, funk and DJ-led sets, reinforcing the area’s long-standing association with live music and festival culture.

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The Prince will activate its Fitzroy Street frontage with the Prince Live Stage, offering a central drop-in location for festivalgoers throughout the afternoon and evening. The venue’s line-up includes Shag Rock, Chloe Parché, Pisco Sour, Waist and The Deserters with Dan Brodie, scheduled across the outdoor stage as crowds move through the St Kilda Festival zone.

Live stages and artist line-ups at St Kilda Fest venues

Hotel Esplanade will operate its own outdoor stage on Pollington Street, with DJs and live acts programmed throughout the day. As the festival continues into the evening, performances will extend indoors, with the Gershwin Room hosting late-night sets alongside announced and surprise guests.

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The Espy Live Stage line-up features Playlunch, The Slims, RubyHoo, Erica Avenue, Ella Ion and an acoustic performance by Lewis Ciavarella. The combined indoor and outdoor programming allows performances to transition from daytime festival activity into the nighttime schedule.

The Prince and Hotel Esplanade form a key part of the St Kilda Festival footprint, with both venues historically hosting a wide range of Australian and international artists. Their inclusion anchors the festival’s live music offering within established performance spaces while maintaining free public access.

What: St Kilda Fest live music at The Prince and Hotel Esplanade
When: Sunday 15th February 2026, midday until late
Where:
The Prince, 2 Acland Street, St Kilda
https://theprince.com.au/st-kilda-fest/
Hotel Esplanade ‘The Espy’, 11 The Esplanade, St Kilda
https://hotelesplanade.com.au/stkildafest/

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