Jack’s Garage, a four-night free live music series running alongside the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, is returning in 2026 with heavyweight headliners.
From Thursday, March 5th to Sunday, March 8th, the Espy in Melbourne’s St Kilda will transform into a hub of late-night celebrations, featuring one headline Australian act per night and free entry (you must RSVP). Curated by Jack Daniel’s, it’s shaping up to be one of the easiest, and most fun, ways to keep the GP weekend alive long after the checkered flag.
The Presets will kick things off on March 5th, bringing their electrifying synths and high-energy live show to the beloved venue. The ARIA-winning duo are fresh off a blockbuster summer run, which included a standout set at the Australian Open, Field Day 2026, and Harvest Rock festival.
March 6th will see Slowly Slowly deliver their signature indie sound, including tracks from their most recent album, Forgiving Spree, which became their fifth consecutive release to chart within the ARIA top 10. It received positive reviews, with some critics noting the group have “crafted something special”.
Then, DJ and producer Anna Lunoe is guaranteed to get the dance floor moving on March 7th with her infectious mix of house, electro, and pop. She recently reimagined her debut album Pearl with a fresh batch of remixes ready for the club. Originally released in May last year, Pearl explored Lunoe’s fascination with movement – a sonic trip through techno, garage, bass, rave and indie dance, rooted in emotional catharsis.
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Wrapping things up, Keli Holiday – riding high off a sold-out Melbourne headline show and second place in triple j’s Hottest 100 for “Dancing2” – will bring the ultimate closing party on March 8th, sending race week out on a high. The show complements his biggest headline tour to date, which kicks off in Sydney on March 6th.
Holiday followed up the viral success of “Dancing2” with “Ecstasy”, as well as a Live a Version cover of Bruce Springsteen’s “I’m On Fire” – both of which also placed in the recent Hottest 100 countdown.
RSVPs to attend Jack’s Garage are now open – register via the links below. Jack Daniel’s has more race week moments in the works, to be announced soon.
JACK’S GARAGE 2026
Thursday, March 5th – The Presets
Hotel Esplanade, Melbourne VIC
RSVP here
Friday, March 6th – Slowly Slowly
Hotel Esplanade, Melbourne VIC
RSVP here
Saturday, March 7th – Anna Lunoe
Hotel Esplanade, Melbourne VIC
RSVP here
Sunday, March 8th – Keli Holiday
Hotel Esplanade, Melbourne VIC
RSVP here
