Festival of the Chariots

The 2026 Melbourne ISKCON Ratha Yatra (Festival of the Chariots) is scheduled for Sunday, February 15, in St Kilda, typically coinciding with the St Kilda Festival. The procession begins at 1:00 pm at Cleve Gardens (corner of Fitzroy St & Beaconsfield Pde), featuring free music, dance, and vegetarian food at Catani Gardens from 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm.

Key Details for 2026:

• Date: Sunday, February 15, 2026
• Chariot Parade Start: 1:00 PM, beginning at Cleve Gardens, St Kilda.
• Location: The procession travels through the St Kilda Festival precinct, with celebrations concentrated at Catani Gardens, 6 Jacka Boulevard.
• Features: The event is free and includes a procession with decorated chariots, Hare Krishna food stalls (Veg/Vegan), mantra dance music, drama,, and kids' activities.