Melbourne St. Patrick's Day Festival, St. Kilda 2026

Free Family Event

Sunday, 15th March 2026, 10.00am - 7.00pm

Family Event Information

Our FREE family event takes place in O'Donnell Gardens on 15th March from 10.00am until 7.00pm, with live music and irish dancing, dog show and much more. The family event is open to families, tourists, backpackers and any other members or residents of the local community who want to join us in celebrating Irish heritage.

Activities and entertainment throughout the day includes:

  • Roving Entertainers
  • Irish Dancing
  • Dog Show
  • Live Music
  • Face Painters
  • Market stalls
  • Beer Garden (adults only!)

Family Event Info and FAQs

Melbourne St. Patrick's Festival Family Event is kindly supported by:

City of Port Phillip
Acland Street, St. Kilda
Government of Ireland Emigrant Support Programme
Acland Street, St. Kilda