Laneway Festival 2026 is set to celebrate its 21st birthday next year with a refreshed route, new venues, and unexpected if not long-awaited Gold Coast debut.
Yes, the beloved summer festival staple this morning revealed its official dates and venue locations across Australia and New Zealand for 2026, so here's what you need to pencil into your calendar.
Sydney and Melbourne were the first to sell out
24 hours after the pre-sale began, and Sydney and Melbourne tickets have completely sold out. At this stage (September 24), thare are still third release tickets up for grabs in Adelaide, Perth, and the Gold Coast.
Pre-sale kicked off on Tuesday, September 23 2025
The Laneway pre-sale began on September 23, running for 23 hours in each city. The timings were as follows:
- Gold Coast 10am AEST
- Adelaide 10am AECT
- Sydney 11am AEST
- Melbourne 12pm AEST
- Perth 11am AWST
What about general ticket sales?
If you miss out on pre-sale, tickets will go on sale to the general public on Wednesday September 24, 2025 – provided they don't sell out sooner. On-sale starts at the below times in each city:
Auckland - 10am NZST
Gold Coast - 10am AEST
Adelaide – 10am ACST
Sydney – 11am AEST
Melbourne – 12pm AEST
Perth – 11am AWST
How much are tickets?
Ticket prices depend on which drop you're able to secure them in. For Gold Coast, Sydney, and Melbourne, GA ticket prices are:
- 1st release: $229.90 [pre-sale]
- 2nd release: $239.90 [pre-sale]
- 3rd release: $249.90
- 4th release: $259.90
- VIP: $359.90
And for Adelaide and Perth, ticket prices are:
- 1st release: $219.90 [pre-sale]
- 2nd release: $229.90 [pre-sale]
- 3rd release: $239.90
- 4th release: $249.90
- VIP: $349.90
Chappell Roan and Wolf Alice join the lineup
The full 2026 lineup was announced on 18 September 2025. It features some huge names and international artists like Chappell Roan, Gigi Perez, The Dare and Wolf Alice. The full list can be seen at the laneway lineup announcement.
At a glance: 2026 dates and venues
- Auckland: 5 February 2026 at Western Springs
- Gold Coast: 7 February 2026 at Southport Sharks
- Sydney: 8 February 2026 at Centennial Park
- Melbourne: 13 February 2026 at Flemington Park
- Adelaide: 14 February 202 at Adelaide Showgrounds
- Perth: 15 February 2026 at Arena Joondalup
What's changing?
Brisbane's leg is relocating to the Gold Coast
For the first time in over a decade, the festival will shift from its traditional Brisbane home, relocating to Southport Sharks on the Gold Coast. With Brisbane preparing for major renovations ahead of the 2032 Olympics, organisers saw the moment as the perfect opportunity to embrace a new backdrop.
The Southport site promises an intimate yet expansive experience, with easy transport connections, a seamless layout between stages, and a vibrant atmosphere that fans in the region have long been ready to embrace.
Adelaid and Perth have new venues
Adelaide and Perth audiences can also look forward to refreshed settings. The festival will move to the Adelaide Showground, offering upgraded infrastructure and facilities, while Perth’s edition will now be staged at Arena Joondalup, delivering more space and improved production capabilities.
What's staying the same?
Meanwhile, some traditions will remain the same. Sydney’s Centennial Park and Melbourne’s Flemington Park will once again host the iconic event, while Auckland’s edition will return to Western Springs.
