Laneway Festival 2026
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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, 9Lives, Armlock, Blusher, Djanaba, Lontalius, Mokotron, Ringlets, Shady Nasty, The Belair Lip Bombs, Womb + more.
Thursday 5 February 2026 – Western Springs – Auckland, NZ (18+)
Saturday 7 February 2026 – Southport Sharks – Gold Coast, QLD (16+)
Sunday 8 February 2026 – Centennial Park – Sydney, NSW (16+)
Friday 13 February 2026 – Flemington Park – Melbourne, VIC (16+)
Saturday 14 February 2026 – Adelaide Showgrounds – Adelaide, SA (16+)
Sunday 15 February 2026 – Arena Joondalup – Perth, WA (16+)
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Why 16+? Just make it all age
There’s so much legislation around events, but I would imagine it’s a variety of factors involving alcohol on premises, mature themes in music, legal guardian requirements for very young, etc.
Notice how it’s 18+ in NZ.
18+ makes sense. 16 if underage people are allowed to attend just seems arbitrary
Like I said, it’s about laws.
They want to maximize the number of people who can attend but also make money from the sale of alcohol, hence they find the lowest legal number that allows both.
And to be honest, a bunch of children running around would ruin the vibes. 16 is a decent social cut-off there.