when is laneway 2026

Laneway Festival 2026 runs across early–mid February 2026, starting in Auckland and then touring Australia.

Quick Scoop

Here are the confirmed 2026 dates and cities:

• Thursday 5 February 2026 – Auckland, NZ – Western Springs (18+).

• Saturday 7 February 2026 – Gold Coast – Southport Sharks (16+).

• Sunday 8 February 2026 – Sydney – Centennial Park (16+).

• Friday 13 February 2026 – Melbourne – Flemington Park (16+).

• Saturday 14 February 2026 – Adelaide – Adelaide Showgrounds (16+).

• Sunday 15 February 2026 – Perth – Arena Joondalup (16+).

Mini FAQ

• The festival “starts” on 5 February 2026 in Auckland and “ends” on 15 February 2026 in Perth.

• 2026 is the festival’s 21st birthday run, with some venue changes like the Gold Coast replacing Brisbane and Adelaide moving to the Showgrounds.

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