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.
Set times for each city just dropped
Laneway Festival just unveiled official the official set times schedule for every city on their Instagram this morning. Swipe through the Instagram post below for full details.
If your favourite artists are clashing, don't fret. You might be able to catch them again at one of the official Laneway 2026 sideshows happening around the country.
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Are there still tickets available?
Sydney and Melbourne legs of Laneway Festival 2026 have officially sold out, but there is a sliver of hope for those who've so far missed out.
Yesterday, a surprise final ticket release was announced for both previously sold-out cities – going on sale today, Wednesday 14 January.
To gain waitlist presale, you can join the Sydney waitlist or the Melbourne waitlist on the Laneway website for the chance to purchase ahead of the general public.
- Sydney waitlist pre-sale starts at 9am AEDT
- Sydney general on-sale starts at 10am AEDT
- Melbourne waitlist pre-sale starts at 11am AEDT
- Melbourne general on-sale starts at 12pm AEDT (midday)
Tickets for Auckland, Gold Coast, Adelaide and Perth are still available to purchase directly from Ticketek.
How much are tickets?
Ticket prices depend on which drop you're able to secure them in. For Gold Coast, Sydney, and Melbourne, available GA ticket prices are:
- 3rd release: $249.90
- 4th release: $259.90
- VIP: $359.90
And for Adelaide and Perth, available ticket prices are:
- 3rd release: $239.90
- 4th release: $249.90
- VIP: $349.90
Who's on the 2026 lineup?
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The full lineup includes:
- Chappell Roan
- Alex G
- Benee
- Cavetown
- The Dare
- Geese
- Gigi Perez
- Jensen Mcrae
- Lucy Dacus
- Malcolm Todd
- Mt. Joy
- Oklou
- PinkPantheress
- Role Model
- Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers
- Wet Leg
- 9Lives
- Armlock
- Blusher
- Djanaba
- Lontalius
- Mokotron
- Ringlets
- The Belair Lip Bombs
- Womb
- Wolf Alice
- Yung Lean and Bladee
What are the 2026 festival 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
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What's changing at the festival in 2026?
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.
