Laneway Festival is turning 21, and the beloved summer festival is celebrating with a refreshed route across Australia and New Zealand in 2026—plus a brand-new home on the Gold Coast.
After more than a decade of unforgettable shows in Brisbane, Laneway is moving south for the very first time. With the Brisbane site preparing for Olympic development, the festival will make its Gold Coast debut at Southport Sharks instead. Expect an easy-to-navigate layout, seamless stage-hopping and all the energy Laneway is known for, just with a fresh coastal backdrop.
That’s not the only shake-up. Adelaide’s leg will shift to the Adelaide Showgrounds for bigger capacity and upgraded facilities, while Perth’s chapter heads to Arena Joondalup for improved production and space to roam. Sydney stays in its lush Centennial Park, Melbourne returns to Flemington Park, and Auckland kicks off the run at Western Springs.
“It’s incredible to be celebrating 21 years of Laneway,” say co-founders Danny Rogers and Jerome Borazio. “What began as a little street party in a Melbourne laneway has grown into a summer ritual across Australia and New Zealand...2026 is about honouring that history while looking to the future.”
Laneway 2026 Lineup
Laneway Festival 2026 is pulling out the big guns, with none other than Chappell Roan making her long-awaited Laneway debut. Marking her first-ever appearance in Aotearoa, this is tipped to be the live music moment of the summer.
She’s joined by a stacked lineup of international heavyweights and Laneway-only exclusives. Mercury Prize-winners Wolf Alice return for an exclusive New Zealand performance, while Role Model, PinkPantheress, and cult Swedish rap collaborators Yung Lean & Bladee are all set to deliver unmissable sets.
Add in Lucy Dacus, indie favourite Alex G, Cavetown, Mt. Joy, and The Dare, plus rising global voices Malcolm Todd, Oklou, Jensen McRae, Geese, Wisp and Gigi Perez. Rounding it out, homegrown heroes BENEE, 9lives, Lontalius, Mokotron, Ringlets and Womb will bring serious vibes to the stage.
Laneway Festival 2026 Dates And Locations
- Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau: Thu 5 Feb, Western Springs (18+)
- Gold Coast / Kombumerri Jagun: Sat 7 Feb, Southport Sharks (16+)
- Sydney / Gadigal & Bidjigal: Sun 8 Feb, Centennial Park (16+)
- Melbourne / Wurundjeri Biik: Fri 13 Feb, Flemington Park (16+)
- Adelaide / Kaurna Yerta: Sat 14 Feb, Adelaide Showgrounds (16+)
- Perth / Whadjuk Boodjar: Sun 15 Feb, Arena Joondalup (16+)
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