Acland Street Projection Festival

Overview

Things are lighting up after dark in St Kilda, with the launch of the first ever Acland Street Projection Festival. Part of this year's Melbourne Fringe, this nine-day event will feature dazzling projections from local and national artists — including several dipping their toes into the medium for the very first time. Each work has been specially selected to suit its location, with the goal of highlighting the architecture and atmosphere of this iconic southside strip.

The inaugural edition of ASPF begins on Friday, September 11 at 5.30pm, with a fundraising event and silent auction at the RSL Memorial Hall. But the real fun begins once the sun dips below the ocean, as buildings, laneways and at least one of the street's beloved cake shops are transformed into giant canvases overflowing with light.

The festival runs each night from dusk through to midnight until Sunday, September 20. If you're planning to check it out, make sure you rug up warm — winter may technically be over, but it can still get rather chilly that close to the water.