Laneway Perth 2026

Venue: Arena Joondalup

Kennedya Dr, Joondalup WA 6027

Date: Sunday 15 February, 2026

We've put together a festival guide which covers lots of important event information. Click HERE to download/read it all.

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Public Transport
Public Transport is included in your event tickets! All Perth Laneway Festival tickets include public transport for all Transperth services for three hours before, during and after the event until end of service.
Information regarding the special event transport services can be obtained by contacting the Transperth InfoLine on 13 62 13 or by visiting the Transperth website at www.transperth.wa.gov.au

Festival Ticket Holders do not need to pay for any Transperth services within these times. Simply have your event ticket available to show Transperth staff. For more specific information on Laneway Festival travel with Transperth, head HERE.

From Joondalup Station it's around 15 minutes walk (1500 metres) to the Festival Entrance on Kennedya Drive. There will be plenty of additional and frequent train services available after the event departing from Joondalup Station and on connecting services. Plan your journey at  https://www.transperth.wa.gov.au/Journey-Planner

Walking directions from Joondalup Train Station
-        From the train station head slightly south to Collier Pass
-        Walk west along Collier Pass footpath to Joondalup Drive
-        Cross under Joondalup Drive by using the Pedestrian Underpass
-        Walk north along Joondalup Drive to Kennedya Drive
-        Follow the directions of traffic controllers, event staff and Police

Taxi/Rideshare:
There will be a pick up and drop off facility for Vehicles, Taxi and Ride Share located on Moore Drive. Follow the signs to the drop-off and pick-up zone, which is on Moore Drive, (westbound only) from the west of Joondalup Drive intersection. Approach from Grand Boulevard.

Please note that there will be extensive road closures around the venue, please follow all signage and the directions of Traffic Controllers and Police.
The dedicated drop off and pick up point is within walking distance of the venue.

Parking:
We do not recommend driving to Laneway Festival. Parking in the vicinity is severely limited.
Extensive road closures and parking restrictions will apply in surrounding areas.
Please pay close attention to street signs when parking your vehicle to ensure you are permitted to park for the duration of the event.
If you are driving to the event, please make sure you have arranged a designated driver ahead of time.

ACROD Permit Holders
ACROD Permit holders may pick up and drop off and park at the designated ACROD Permit parking area at Arena Joondalup.
Please use Waabiyn Way, approaching from Moore Drive (westbound direction only).
Please have your ACROD Permit ready and follow all directions from Traffic Controllers and Event Staff.

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Gates open at 1:00pm with the event finishing at 10:30pm.

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: If you find any items at the festival, please head to the Information Tent to hand them in. Our friendly team will do their best to assist in relocating lost items with their owners.
LOST: If you have any lost items at the festival, please head to the Information Tent.
Our friendly team will do their best to assist in relocating lost items with their owners.
After the festival, please note that only items of value (phones, wallets, bank cards, identification and car/house keys) will be held for collection.
Please complete the Lost Property Form for any lost items not registered or collected at the festival.
Items will be held on site at the Event Office until Tuesday 17 February, collection is available 10am - 3pm only.
If items are not collected on or before this date, items will be appropriately disposed of or donated.

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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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.

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.

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.

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

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 accepting bar staff applications for 2026. Thanks for your interest!

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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 Perth, please fill out this form.

If you're interested in having a market stall at Laneway Perth, please fill out this form.