Rising pop star Chappell Roan is taking the music world by storm with her catchy songs, (like is anyone else replaying Subway in their head!!??) unforgettable performances and incredible voice.
She’s an artist you won’t want to miss and lucky for us Aussies, Chappell will be bringing her presence to Laneway’s stage for its 21st birthday.
Laneway Festival has earned its reputation as one of Australia’s must-see music events.
Showcasing a mix of emerging local talent and international headliners, it’s the perfect place to discover your new favourite acts, soak up the festival atmosphere and enjoy a day of great music.
Scroll on for everything we know about the festival and the incredible headliners.
Who is playing at Laneway Festival 2026?
The 2026 lineup for Laneway Festival is out of this world, and we don’t know about you, but our group chats are heavy on coms right now.
Headlining the festival is the one and only Chappell Roan, bringing her electrifying energy and chart-topping hits to the stage.
Joining her are indie sensations Role Model, The Dark, Lucy Dacus, and PinkPantheress, along with rising stars like Remi Wolf, Olivia Dean, and Barry Can’t Swim.
Electronic duo BICEP will also be performing with their immersive AV DJ set.
Local talents such as Skegss, RONA, Ninajirachi, and julie are set to deliver unforgettable performances.
When Is Laneway Festival 2026 Happening?
Laneway Festival kicks off in New Zealand before hitting stages across Australia. Here’s where you can catch all the action:
- Thursday 5 February – Tāmaki Makaurau/Auckland
- Saturday 7 February – Yugambeh Jagun/Gold Coast
- Sunday 8 February – Eora/Sydney
- Friday 13 February – Naarm/Melbourne
- Saturday 14 February – Tarndanya/Adelaide
Where is Laneway Festival 2026?
Laneway Festival is back and hitting six incredible stops across Australia and New Zealand!
The tour kicks off in Auckland on February 5, before heading to the Gold Coast (Feb 7), Sydney’s Centennial Park (Feb 8), Melbourne’s Flemington Park (Feb 13), Adelaide Showgrounds (Feb 14), and wrapping up in Perth at Arena Joondalup (Feb 15).
Who is Chappell Roan?
If you haven’t heard of Chappell Roan yet, it’s time to catch up.
She’s the pop sensation everyone’s talking about, who has transformed from a small-town dreamer to a Grammy-winning artist known for her bold, glittery pop anthems and unapologetically queer persona.
Her debut album, The Rise and Fall of a Midwest Princess, released in 2023, catapulted her into the spotlight with hits like “Good Luck, Babe!”, “Pink Pony Club”, and “Hot to Go!”
If you haven’t joined the revolution yet, now’s the time.
Laneway Festival 2026 full lineup
- 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
- Wisp**
- Wolf Alice
- Yung Lean & bladee
- Armlock
- Blusher
- Djanaba
- The Belair Lip Bombs
- Shady Nasty
How do I buy tickets for Laneway Festival?
Tickets go on sale 10 am AEST on Wednesday, 24 September, with presales starting a day earlier on the 23rd in each city.
For all the info and links, head to the festival’s official website.
