Laneway’s scintillating 2026 line-up is enough to get the mouth watering, and if it wasn’t enough, here come the sideshows.
The 2026 sideshows are set to showcase some of Laneway’s brightest stars, and most exciting new voices. From debuts to long-awaited returns, these shows are your chance to catch Laneway favourites up close and personal.
Who will you be seeing?
Benee
Six years after her last appearance at Laneway, Benee is back. This time, the New Zealand act behind ‘Supalonely’, ‘Glitter’ and ‘Soaked’ will bring three headline shows, to Sydney, Melbourne, and Torquay. She’s spent the last few years taking her genre-blurring alt-pop to stages around the world.11 February – Liberty Hall (Sydney)
14 February – Torquay Hotel
15 February – 170 Russell
Cavetown
Robin Skinner of Cavetown began his journey uploading songs to YouTube as a teenager in Cambridge. Since, he’s become something of an anchor for a gen of listeners who have found solace in his music. He’s racked up billions of streams, has multiple platinum singles and has made festival appearances at the likes of Glastonbury, Lollapalooza, Primavera. . . And now Laneway.11 February – Enmore Theatre (Sydney)
12 February – Palais Theatre (Melbourne)
Geese
Fresh off the release of their third studio album, ‘Getting Killed’, New York City four-piece Geese will make their long-awaited Australian debut for Laneway. Garage riffs collide with Ukrainian choir samples. . . Hissing drum machines pulse beneath screeching guitars. . . Lullabies dissolve into furious experiments. They’ll be quenching the thirst of their fanbase with gigs in Sydney, Melbourne and Perth.11 February – Metro Theatre (Sydney)
12 February – Croxton Bandroom (Melbourne)
14 February – Freo.Social (Perth)
Gigi Perez
Gigi Perez was born in New Jersey and raised in Florida, first breaking out with ‘Sometimes (Backwood)’, which has enjoyed more than 200 million streams. In 2024, she earned her first US Billboard Hot 100 entry with ‘Sailor Song’, and will this year play two long-awaited Australian headline shows in Sydney and Melbourne.10 February – Enmore Theatre (Sydney)
11 February – Forum (Melbourne)
Jensen McRae
LA songwriter Jensen McRae will bring her deeply personal storytelling to Sydney and Melbourne, for her first Australian shows. She blends folk and alt-pop with lyrical precision, bringing vivid imagery, sharp social commentary and a voice aching with honesty. She arrives down under hot on the heels of her 2025 album ‘I Don’t Know How But They Found Me!’.12 February – Metro Theatre (Sydney)
14 February – 170 Russell (Melbourne)
Malcolm Todd
Malcolm Todd has gone from scooping ice cream to racking up millions of streams, in a few short years. Following his viral breakthrough ‘Roommates’ and mixtape ‘Sweet Boy’, Malcolm doubled down with his debut album, blending humour, honesty, and ambition. He makes his Australian debut with shows in Sydney and Melbourne.10 February – Roundhouse (Sydney)
11 February – Northcote Theatre (Melbourne)
Mt. Joy
Philadelphia native indie-rock band Mt. Joy formed in 2016, and have built up more than one billion streams, half a million tickets sold, and four acclaimed records. They’ve become one of indie rock’s most beloved acts, selling out the likes of Madison Square Garden, Red Rocks, and The Greek Theatre. They make their Australian debut for Laneway.9 February – Enmore Theatre (Sydney)
10 February – Forum (Melbourne)
Oklou
Before the world knew French musician Oklou. . . She had already collaborated with the likes of Caroline Polachek, Sega Bodega, Flume, and Shygirl. Now, with her debut album ‘choke enough’ out in the world, she’s at the forefront of the scene – and February will mark her debut Australian shows.10 February – Metro Theatre (Sydney)
12 February – Northcote Theatre (Melbourne)
Wisp
It only took one viral moment, for Wisp to cement herself as a force in shoe gaze. Her breakout viral single ‘Your Face’ racked up more than 130 million streams, and she’s since gone on to tour with Slowdive and Panchiko, as well as play festivals from Coachella to Camp Flog Gnaw, and earn praise from The New York Times and NPR.12 February – Liberty Hall (Sydney)
14 February – Croxton Bandroom (Melbourne)
Tickets to all shows go on sale 9 and 10 October.
