Ok, so maybe you don't have the time – or the moola – to head to Laneway Festival 2026. Maybe you're just religiously devoted to one particular artist and need so see them at every possible opportunity and Laneway just isn't enough for you? Well – then you better get acquainted with the Laneway Festival 2026 sideshow schedule. Luckily for you, we've got all the details below.
BENEE
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Tickets: Available via Ticketek. Pre-sale starts Thursday 9 October at 3pm (local time) and general tickets go on sale Friday 10 October at 3pm (local time).
Six years after her last Laneway appearance, the New Zealand artist will be headlining a total of three sideshows in Sydney, Melbourne and Torquay – fresh from touring with Olivia Rodrigo and Tate McRae. She'll be playing her long-awaited sophomore album Ur An Angel I’m Just Particles, which comes out in November.
Confirmed sideshows:
- Wednesday 11 February at Liberty Hall, Sydney
- Saturday 14 February at Torquay Hotel
- Sunday 15 February at 170 Russell, Melbourne
Cavetown
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Tickets: Available via Ticketek. Pre-sale starts Thursday 9 October at 3pm (local time) and general tickets go on sale Friday 10 October at 3pm (local time).
Bedroom-pop hero Cavetown (aka Robin Skinner) returns with his latest album Running With Scissors, a record exploring family, identity and adulthood. With billions of streams and festival slots from Glastonbury to Lollapalooza, his sideshows will bring fans both classic tracks and fresh material.
Confirmed sideshows:
- Wednesday 11 February at Enmore Theatre, Sydney
- Thursday 12 February at Palais Theatre, Melbourne
Geese
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Tickets: Available via Ticketek. Pre-sale starts Thursday 9 October at 9am (local time) and general tickets go on sale Friday 10 October at 9am (local time).
New York indie-rock disruptors Geese are finally landing in Australia. Their third album Getting Killed is chaotic, tender and furious all at once, and their live shows promise to be equally untamed.
Confirmed sideshows:
- Wednesday 11 February at Metro Theatre, Sydney
- Thursday 12 February at Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne
- Saturday 14 February at Freo.Social, Perth
Gigi Perez
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Tickets: Available via Ticketek. Pre-sale starts Thursday 9 October at 11am (local time) and general tickets go on sale Friday 10 October at 11am (local time).
Breakout U.S. singer-songwriter Gigi Perez makes her Australian debut off the back of her viral hits (‘Sometimes (Backwood)’, ‘Sailor Song’) and her 2025 album At The Beach, In Every Life. Emotional, gritty, and wildly catchy – these are ones not to miss.
Confirmed sideshows:
- Tuesday 10 February at Enmore Theatre, Sydney
- Wednesday 11 February at Forum, Melbourne
Jensen McRae
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Tickets: Available via Ticketek. Pre-sale starts Thursday 9 October at 1pm (local time) and general tickets go on sale Friday 10 October at 1pm (local time).
The L.A. songwriter brings her searing storytelling and recent album I Don’t Know How But They Found Me! to Australia for the very first time. Expect piercing lyrics, vulnerability, and folk-pop intimacy.
Confirmed sideshows:
- Thursday 12 February at Metro Theatre, Sydney
- Saturday 14 February at 170 Russell, Melbourne
Malcolm Todd
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Tickets: Available via Ticketek. Pre-sale starts Thursday 9 October at 9am (local time) and general tickets go on sale Friday 10 October at 9am (local time).
From scooping ice cream to streaming millions, Malcolm Todd has quickly become one of pop’s brightest new voices. His 2025 self-titled debut (featuring Omar Apollo) has set him apart, and now he’s making his Aus/NZ debut with shows across Wellington, Sydney and Melbourne.
Confirmed sideshows:
- Wednesday 4 February at Meow Nui, Wellington
- Tuesday 10 February at Roundhouse, Sydney
- Wednesday 11 February at Northcote Theatre, Melbourne
Mt. Joy
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Tickets: Available via Ticketek.
- Artist Pre-sale starts Wednesday 8 October at 1pm (local)
- Promoter Pre-sale starts Thursday 9 October at 1pm (local)
- General tickets go on sale Friday 10 October at 1pm (local)
Indie-rock heavyweights Mt. Joy finally head down under after selling out MSG and Red Rocks. Their 2025 record Hope We Have Fun adds to a stellar discography – and now Australian fans can finally catch them live.
Confirmed sideshows:
- Monday 9 February at Enmore Theatre, Sydney
- Tuesday 10 February at Forum, Melbourne
Oklou
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Tickets: Available via Ticketek.
- Artist pre-sale starts Thursday 9 October at 9am (local)
- Promoter pre-sale starts Thursday 9 October at 9am (local)
- Spotify pre-sale starts Thursday 9 October at 9am (local)
- General on-sale starts Friday 10 October at 9am (local)
French electronic visionary Oklou brings her cinematic, intimate soundscapes to Australia for her debut shows, off the back of her stunning album choke enough.
Confirmed sideshows:
- Tuesday 10 February at Metro Theatre, Sydney
- Thursday 12 February at Northcote Theatre, Melbourne
Wisp
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Tickets: Available via Ticketek. Pre-sale starts Thursday 9 October at 11am (local time) and general tickets go on sale Friday 10 October at 11am (local time).
Shoegaze’s rising star Wisp (behind the viral hit ‘Your Face’) is making her Laneway debut – plus two intimate sideshows in Sydney and Melbourne. Dreamy, distorted and heavy with feeling.
Confirmed sideshows:
- Thursday 12 February at Liberty Hall, Sydney
- Saturday 14 February at Croxton Bandroom, Melbourne
Chappel Roan
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Chappel is a Laneway Festival exclusive, so you won't be catching her anywhere but the Laneway Festival stage in 2026.
Role Model
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Role Model is another Laneway Festival exclusive, so you won't be catching him anywhere but the Laneway Festival stage in 2026.
Yung Lean and bladee
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The cult Swedish rap duo will be reuniting for a rare collab performance at Laneway Festival – and nowhere else in Australia. So, you won't be catching him anywhere but the Laneway Festival stage in 2026.
Pinkpantheress
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The viral British performer is only going to be at Laneway Festival in 2026 as an exclusive. You won't be catching her elsewhere.
Wolf Alice
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Yep, another Laneway Festival 2026 exclusive will be Wolf Alice. If you're a mega-fan, get yourselves down to the festival next year or miss out.
Alex G
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Tickets available: Melbourne show tickets available via TicketMaster. Pre-sale starts Thursday 9 October at 10am (local time). General on-sale from Friday 10 October at 12pm (local time). Sydney show tickets available via Sydney Opera House website. Sydney Opera House Insiders pre-sale starts Tuesday 7 October at 9am (local time). What’s On e-newsletter pre-sale starts Wednesday 8 October at 12pm (local time). General Public tickets on-sale from Friday 10 October at 12pm (local time).
The lo-fi bedroom artist who rose to fame on Bandcamp has two confirmed sideshows between Laneway Festival dates. Excitingly, you'll be able to catch him for a special performance at the Sydney Opera House (possibly the most ambient venue for the most ambient artist?).
Confirmed sideshows:
- Monday 9 February at Sydney Opera House, Sydney
- Wednesday 11 February at Palais Theatre, Melbourne
The Dare
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Another non-exclusive performer yet to announce any sideshows around the country yet. Knowing him, we're likely to get a series of club sets on the side. We'll keep you updated here.
Lucy Dacus
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Lucy isn't locked in to just play those Laneway Festival dates, so we're thinking it's likely she may have a sideshow or two while she's in the country. At this point, nothing has been announced, but we'll keep you updated here.
Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers
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The Canberran rockers are not a Laneway Festival exclusive, and are likely to have a couple sideshows planned for Australia next year. We'll keep you updated here as we know more.
Wet Leg
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We've heard nothing yet from Wet Leg about sideshows, but we're fairly confident they'll be announcing some sideshows as they're not a Laneway exclusive either.
