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.”
The full 2026 lineup, promising exciting global and local artists, drops Thursday 18 September at 8.10am AEST. We'll have it here first for you, of course.
Laneway Festival 2026 Dates And Locations
- Auckland / Tāmaki Makaurau: Thu 5 Feb, Western Springs (18+)
- Gold Coast / Yugambeh 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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