Laneway Adelaide 2026

Venue: Adelaide Showground

Goodwood Rd, Wayville SA 5034

Date: Saturday 14 February, 2026

FESTIVAL ENTRANCE
The entrance to the festival is Rose Terrace.

The entrance to the festival is Rose Terrace.

Public Transport
Public transport is available via regular Adelaide Metro services. Patrons are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time.

Buses
Several bus routes service the Adelaide Showground via Goodwood Road.
Bus Stops 1 or 2 on Goodwood Road are the most convenient for the festival
Approx. 15-minute bus journey to/from the Adelaide CBD

Trams
Trams depart from Victoria Square and outside Adelaide Railway Station every 20 minutes
Approx. 5-minute tram journey to Goodwood Road (Stop 3), followed by an approx. 5-minute walk to the Adelaide Showground

Trains
Adelaide Showground Station is located on the south-eastern corner of Anzac Highway & Greenhill Road

Rideshare / Drop Off & Pick Up

Pre-show, drop off will be available on Rose Terrace. From 7.00pm Rose Terrace will be closed to traffic, and pick ups will be located on Greenhill Road.
Please follow all signage and directions from Traffic Controllers and Event Staff

Accessible Drop Off & Pick Up
Rose Terrace

Parking
There is no dedicated festival parking, but there are paid parking areas available within the vicinity of the event. Please adhere to all street parking restrictions and don’t park on private property!

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Gates open at 1pm with the event finishing at 11:00pm.

Please note that entry gates will close approximately 30 minutes after Chappell Roan starts her performance.

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There are no pass outs. If you choose to leave the Festival at any point, you will not be admitted back in. There will be more than enough food, drinks, amenities and of course, music, to keep going all day.

If you have any concerns about this, please head to our Accessibility section and fill out the Request Form with more information.

Laneway Festival will go ahead rain, hail or snow, unless the event site is deemed unsafe by the relevant authorities.

Required for festival entry:

✔ A valid ticket (on your phone)

✔ Valid Photo ID - check ID Requirements for accepted forms of ID

Recommended to bring:

✔ Empty soft water bottle

✔ Hat, sunglasses, sunscreen - be sun smart!

✔ Credit/debit card/phone wallet - we're cashless!

✔ A bag - no larger than an A4 piece of paper!

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Found: Please take any found items to Festival staff at the Event Information Tent.
Lost: If you misplace something please check with Festival staff at the Event Information Tent on the day as things will be turned in there. Items will be available for collection from the venue on Sunday 15 February between 9am - 2pm - from the festival box office (front entry). Any remaining items will be given to Adelaide Showgrounds for collection from Monday 16 February.

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Laneway Festival is 16+ in all Australian cities. Please read through the Youth Policy for your city (as this varies in each city) to ensure you have all the accurate information ahead of purchasing a ticket and attending the festival. This includes requirements on Valid Photo ID in order to enter the event.

• Check the weather and wear clothes to suit - Laneway is outdoors (with some covered areas available).
• Familiarise yourself with the banned items list before arriving.
• Plan your transport ahead of time and allow extra time for entry during peak periods.
• Download your ticket , and the playing times and site map in advance (or the app!)
• Look after each other - medical, crowd care, and low sensory spaces are available on each site (see site map for details).

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Laneway is about great music, shared moments, and looking out for one another. We’re committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming environment where everyone feels safe, respected, and able to enjoy the day.
That means we have a zero-tolerance approach to behaviour that puts others at risk or makes them feel uncomfortable. Bullying, fighting, unwanted physical contact, throwing items, or verbal abuse will not be tolerated.
Our security, medical, and crowd care teams are on site throughout the day, with increased focus in high-energy areas such as mosh pits, to help ensure everyone can enjoy the festival safely.

The following items are prohibited:

• ✘ Glass or breakable containers (makeup in glass bottles, mirrors and perfumes).
• ✘ Cans or metal canisters including metal water bottles and aerosols
• ✘ Skateboards, scooters, rollerblades, bicycles
• ✘ Milk or bread crates or metal cans or containers
• ✘ Chairs (folding, portable, camping) or any other furniture
• ✘ Clothing with sharp studs or accessories that could cause injury to patrons (i.e. belts, wristbands, long chains).
• ✘ Club patches and jackets
• ✘ Weapons of any kind (including potential missiles)
• ✘ Flares, fireworks, smoke bombs, or any other explosive device.
• ✘ Alcohol
• ✘ Illicit drugs or paraphernalia including nangs, bongs or pipes.
• ✘ Vapes & E-Cigs with more than 110mL liquid (please note the venue may have specific smoking regulations and areas)
• ✘ Sound or video recorders or professional cameras (with removable lens) (small still cameras are allowed)
• ✘ Laser lights or laser pens
• ✘ Umbrellas (bring a plastic poncho or raincoat instead)
• ✘ Water pistols
• ✘ Dogs or other pets (service dogs excepted)
• ✘ Fires and open flames of any kind
• ✘ Sound Systems
• ✘ Eskies, coolers or chilly bins
• ✘ Culturally insensitive items
• ✘ Drones or other remote control devices.
• ✘ Register rolls, shredded paper, confetti or other item likely to cause an environmental issue.
• ✘ Other items as determined by Laneway Festival, that do or can potentially cause injury or public nuisance.

No professional cameras (cameras with detachable lenses) are permitted without formal media accreditation. Likewise no audio or film recording equipment can be brought into the Festival. Please note, small digital cameras and handycams for personal use are allowed.

You can bring prescription medication into the event, BUT the medication needs to be in its original packaging with the dispensary label matching the name on the ID of the ticket holder. Only bring the amount of medication you need for the duration of the event. If you would like to store your medication with our medical team, please advise a Laneway staff member upon entry and we will be able to direct you. Please note that your bag will still be searched by security prior to entering the festival. Over-the-counter medication for personal use (e.g., Panadol, Nurofen) is allowed at the festival.

We are no longer taking bar staff applications for the event.

If you're interested in volunteering at Laneway Adelaide, please complete this form.

When the music wraps up, please allow a little extra time to exit the site, as a lot of people will be heading home at the same time. Follow staff directions, make a plan for how to get home ahead of time, and please be mindful of our neighbours - we appreciate your patience and respect.

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If you're interested in being a food vendor at Laneway Adelaide, please fill out this form.